Irish actresses died in 1985
Here are 2 famous actresses from Republic of Ireland died in 1985:
Kathleen Ryan
Kathleen Ryan (September 8, 1922 Dublin-December 11, 1985 Dublin) was an Irish actor.
She is best known for her roles in Irish films and television shows. Ryan started her career in the late 1940s and appeared in a number of Irish films and plays during her career. She acted in many popular Irish plays including "The Plough and the Stars" by Sean O'Casey and "Juno and the Paycock" by the same author. Ryan's most notable film role was in the 1947 classic "Odd Man Out" directed by Carol Reed, in which she played the role of Kathleen Sullivan alongside James Mason. Ryan was a talented actor known for her dramatic range, and she was highly regarded in the Irish acting community. She also worked extensively on radio, including the RTE radio drama "The Kennedys of Castleross". Kathleen Ryan passed away in 1985 at the age of 63 in Dublin. Her legacy continues to inspire and influence aspiring actors in Ireland and beyond.
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Anita Sharp-Bolster
Anita Sharp-Bolster (August 28, 1895 Republic of Ireland-June 1, 1985 North Miami) a.k.a. Anita Sharp Bolster or Anita Bolster was an Irish actor.
Anita Sharp-Bolster began her acting career in Dublin, Ireland before moving to London, England in pursuit of better roles. She appeared in various productions on the West End stage in the 1920s and 1930s. Sharp-Bolster's film career began in the late 1930s and she appeared in several films in both the UK and the US. She is perhaps best known for her role as the White Queen in the 1933 film "Alice in Wonderland." In addition to acting, Sharp-Bolster was also a talented singer and dancer, and regularly performed in cabaret shows. After retiring from acting in the late 1940s, she moved to the United States where she continued to perform in cabaret shows until her death.
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