Irish actresses died in 1997

Here are 1 famous actresses from Republic of Ireland died in 1997:

Maureen Roden-Ryan

Maureen Roden-Ryan (March 13, 1904 Dublin-January 9, 1997 Culver City) otherwise known as Maureen Rodin-Ryan, Maurine Oliver or Maurine Ryan was an Irish actor.

She began her acting career on the stage in England before moving to Hollywood in the 1930s. Ryan is best known for her roles in classic Hollywood films such as "Gone with the Wind" (1939) and "Mr. Skeffington" (1944). She also appeared in numerous television shows including "The Twilight Zone" and "The Donna Reed Show" in the 1950s and 60s. In addition to her acting career, Ryan was an accomplished artist and her artwork has been displayed in galleries and museums. She was married three times, with her second husband being film director King Vidor. Ryan passed away at the age of 92 in Culver City, California.

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