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Gary Campbell is known for Morgan (2016), The Lost City of Z (2016) and Horizon Line (2020). Gary died on 13 May 2022 in Antrim, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK.- Actor
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Albert Sharpe was born on 15 April 1885 in Belfast, Ireland [now Northern Ireland], UK. He was an actor, known for Darby O'Gill and the Little People (1959), Royal Wedding (1951) and Brigadoon (1954). He was married to Margaret Waterson. He died on 13 February 1970 in Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK.- Actor
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The distinctively white-haired, bushy-browed Northern Irish novelist, playwright and character actor, Joseph Tomelty was born the eldest of seven children in the small fishing village of Portaferry, County Down. He initially followed in his father's footsteps as a house painter. Early on, life on the stage might have seemed inconceivable because of a noticeable stutter. He thus began his working career employed as a painter at Belfast's Harland and Wolff Shipyards, also attending Belfast Technical College. After being inspired by a performance of "Juno and the Paycock" by the Abbey Theatre Company, he became involved with the St. Peter's Players in 1937, making his first mark on the stage. The following year, he wrote a comedic radio play ("Barnum is Right") and in 1940 became a founding member of the Belfast Group Theatre. While acting as the company's General Manager from 1942 to 1951, he later reflected that his tasks also routinely included those of "booking clerk, ticket collector, cloak room attendant, sweeper up, scene painter, programme seller, chucker out and actor" (Drama, March 1953).
In addition to eight plays (of which his "All Souls' Night", a play about greed, ambition and the effects of poverty, is regarded as a classic of Irish literature) and two novels, the versatile Tomelty wrote and acted in "The McCooey's", a weekly radio serial about working class life, broadcast by BBC Northern Ireland between 1948 and 1954. He also sidelined as a busy character actor in British and American films, including such prestige productions as Odd Man Out (1947), Hobson's Choice (1954), Moby Dick (1956) and A Night to Remember (1958). Tomelty's writing career came to an end after he sustained injuries in a car crash in England while filming Bhowani Junction (1956), though he continued to appear in occasional films until 1964 and remained a fixture in Northern Irish theatre.- Actor
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One of twelve children, Jackie Wright started out as a body builder in the car trade, even working for a time in America upholstering Cadillacs. After the Depression he drifted back to his native Belfast and travelled the country as a music-hall trombonist and supporting comic. By the 1960s, Jackie had drifted into television work as an extra on shows such as Z Cars (1962), and it was in that capacity that he was discovered by Benny Hill who first had him on as a supporting player on his last BBC shows in 1968, and then after Hill moved to Thames where Jackie was a constant recipient of head tappings from Benny. In addition, Wright also appeared with such comics as Dick Emery and Jim Davidson, and on Frankie Howerd's short-lived Whoops Baghdad! (1973) as well as in the movie Three for All (1975). After Benny's show made it to U.S. syndication in 1979, Jackie became a cult favorite in the States, to such an extent that a fan club sprung up in America and 'the little bald guy' received offers to star in his own show. But after 1983, ill health forced him to leave the show, although previously unaired footage of him in sketches filmed in previous years was incorporated into new Benny Hill shows up to 1985. Wright died in his home in Belfast in 1989 after a long illness, but his legacy as one of the most famous stooges in British TV will live on for years to come.- J.G. Devlin was born on 8 October 1907 in Belfast, Ireland [now Northern Ireland], UK. He was an actor, known for Far and Away (1992), Bread (1986) and Darby O'Gill and the Little People (1959). He was married to Veen. He died on 17 October 1991 in Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK.
- Sean Caffrey briefly enjoyed film stardom in the 1960s and worked steadily in English Repertory theatre and on television. Following a short season with Bristol's Old Vic, he returned to Northern Ireland where he made his mark in Glen Patterson's short 'Monday Night Little Ireland, North of England', Bill Morrison's 'Drive On' and a stage adaptation of Brian Moore's 'The Feast of Lupercal'.
He became Artistic Director of the newly formed North Face Theatre Company, writing plays for the company. In 2000, he appeared in Gary Mitchell's West End production of 'Force of Change' and appeared in a Lyric Theatre production of John Bull's 'Other Island' (2004).
He also divided his time developing a business that included designing men's ties, along with his life partner Phil Thompson, on the Mediterranean island of Gozo. - Maire O'Neill was born on 12 January 1885 in Dublin, Ireland. She was an actress, known for Juno and the Paycock (1929), The Fugitive (1939) and A Christmas Carol (1951). She was married to Arthur Sinclair and G.H. Mair. She died on 2 November 1952 in Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK.
- Pat Buckley was born in 1952 in Tullamore, County Offaly, Ireland. He was married to Eduardo Yanga. He died on 17 May 2024 in Larne, County Antrim, Northern Ireland.
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Gerry Conlon was born on 1 March 1954 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. He was an actor and writer, known for In the Name of the Father (1993), Jig (2011) and Face (1997). He died on 21 June 2014 in Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK.- Bobby Sands was born on 9 March 1954 in Rathcoole, Co. Belfast, Northern Ireland. He was a writer, known for The Rising of the Moon (2002). He died on 5 May 1981 in Lisburn, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK.
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Baltimora was born on 23 May 1957 in Londonderry, Northern Ireland, UK. He was an actor, known for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III (1993), Beverly Hills Ninja (1997) and Hot Summer Nights (2017). He died on 29 March 1995 in Londonderry, Northern Ireland, UK.- Alex Higgins was one of the greatest, and most exuberant, snooker players of all-time. He won two World Championship titles, first in 1972 against John Spencer, and second in 1982 against Ray Reardon. In addition, he also won two Masters titles, in 1978 and 1981, and one UK Championship title in 1983. Victories in these three events make him one of only ten players to-date who have completed snooker's Triple Crown.
He was also the World Doubles champion in 1984, partnering his longtime friend Jimmy White, and he won the Snooker World Cup three times with the All-Ireland team in 1985, 1986 and 1987.
Alex was a heavy drinker and chain smoker, which affected his general health throughout his troubled career. His fantastic playing disappeared and he dropped down the world rankings, eventually retiring in 1997.
In his later years, he battled against against throat cancer and, although he became quite frail, he still managed to play in various exhibition matches. Alex died in his flat on July 24, 2010 by way of malnutrition and pneumonia. - Actor
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BJ Hogg, a true Ulsterman, was born in Lisburn, Co. Antrim. His father William was a plater in Harland and Woolfe shipyard in Belfast, and his mother May ran a general store in their home town. BJ travelled the world as an actor, writer and now director. He was a true all-rounder, a classically trained musician who started his career whilst in his teens, touring with the Big Bands, all over his native Ireland.
His acting career took him from theatre roles in Belfast Art's and Lyric Theatres to London's Royal Court, including the Moscow Arts Theatre and the National Theatre of Belarus in Minsk. In Russia, BJ was the only European actor to be invited to play with an all Russian cast in the Russian stage play, Threshold, in Moscow Arts Theatre and The National ByloRussian State Theatre (Yanka Kupala) Minsk. Directed by Shivaun O'Casey, he played Corporal Brennan in major US and Irish tours of her father Sean's play "The Plough and the Stars." Starring in numerous television series, he became a household name and face in the comic role of "Big Mervyn" in the long-running BBC NI comedy series "Give My Head Peace," aired across the UK and Ireland.
BJ, passionate about his native Northern Ireland, successfully based his career from his home territory, playing in movies internationally and indeed closer to home. BJ co-starred with Tim Robbins and Bill Murray in City Of Ember, and appeared in Richard Attenborough's Closing The Ring and Steve McQueen's acclaimed Cannes 2008 award winning Hunger. He worked extensively when he can in the theatre, and had the principle role, Robert, in the inaugural tour of the huge new musical On Eagles Wing, which had major European and US tours and then Broadway in 2010. BJ worked extensively with acclaimed directors including Richard Attenborough, Jim Sheridan, Thaddeus O'Sullivan, Mike Leigh and Alan Pakula. Turning to directing himself, he helmed the UK documentary Richard Attenborough: Master At Work. As a writer, BJ's second screenplay Promises, Promises, which he also directed, was filmed in the UK, with Ed Burns, Claire Forlani and Rosemary Harris.
Integrally involved in the production of 'Dance Lexi Dance', he also played the eponymous 'Lexi Hamilton' in the Oscar-nominated short film 'Dance Lexi Dance,' which won several awards, including Special Jury award at the Aspen film festival.- Roma Tomelty was an actress, known for Your Highness (2011), Game of Thrones (2011) and Warriors of the Bull. She died on 22 April 2020 in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
- Ian Paisley was born on 6 April 1926 in Armagh, Northern Ireland, UK. He was married to Eileen Emily Cassells. He died on 12 September 2014 in Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK.
- Doreen Hepburn was born on 29 January 1929 in Motherwell, Scotland, UK. She was an actress, known for The Playboys (1992), The Borderers (1968) and Silent Witness (1996). She died on 23 December 1997 in Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK.
- Arthur Sinclair was born on 3 August 1885 in Dublin, Ireland. He was an actor, known for King Solomon's Mines (1937), Sing As We Go! (1934) and Charing Cross Road (1936). He was married to Maire O'Neill. He died on 14 December 1951 in Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK.
- J.J. Murphy was born on 7 May 1928 in Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK. He was an actor, known for Game of Thrones (2011), Cal (1984) and Angela's Ashes (1999). He was married to Mary. He died on 8 August 2014 in Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK.
- Vincent Hanna was born on 9 August 1939 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. He was an actor, known for Blackadder the Third (1987), Bernard and the Genie (1991) and A Week in Politics (1982). He was married to Joan Fitt. He died on 22 July 1997 in Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK.
- Julie Maxwell was born in 1983 in Northern Ireland, UK. She was an actress, known for Soft Border Patrol (2018) and Sketchy with Diarmuid Corr (2010). She was married to Rhodri Lewis. She died on 25 August 2019 in Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK.
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Graeme Livingstone was an actor, known for Game of Thrones (2011), Line of Duty (2012) and The Truth About Tom, Dick and Harry (2010). He died on 9 June 2017 in Lisburn, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK.- Stephen Gilbert was born on 22 July 1912 in Newcastle, County Down, Ireland [now Northern Ireland], UK. He was a writer, known for Willard (2003), Willard (1971) and Ben (1972). He died on 23 June 2010 in Whiteabbey, County Antrim, Northern Ireland.
- Mark Mulholland was born in 1937 in Ballymena, Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK. He was an actor, known for Far and Away (1992), City of Ember (2008) and The Boxer (1997). He died on 24 October 2007 in Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK.
- Cahal Daly was born on 1 October 1917 in Loughguile, Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland. He died on 31 December 2009 in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
- Jimmy McShane was born on 23 May 1957 in Londonderry, Northern Ireland. He was an actor, known for Baltimora: Woody Boogie (1985), Baltimora: Juke Box Boy (1986) and Baltimora: Key Key Karimba (1987). He died on 29 March 1995 in Londonderry, Northern Ireland.