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John Ireland

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

January 31, 1914(78)

Day of Death

March 21, 1992

Place of Birth

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Also Known As

John Ireland JrJohn Benjamin Ireland
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John Ireland

Acting

Biography

John Benjamin Ireland was a Canadian-American actor and film director. He was nominated for an Academy Award for his performance in All the King's Men (1949), making him the first Vancouver-born actor to receive an Academy Award nomination. Ireland was a supporting actor in several famous Western films such as My Darling Clementine (1946), Red River (1948), Vengeance Valley (1951), and Gunfight at the O.K. Corral (1957). His other notable film roles were in 55 Days at Peking (1963), The Adventurers (1970), and Farewell, My Lovely (1975). Ireland also appeared in many television series, notably The Cheaters (1960–1962). He was given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his contribution to the TV industry.

Known For

Filmography