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My Take
Ian Bannen is the sort of actor I treasure precisely because he never chased the spotlight. Becoming the first Scottish actor nominated for an Academy Award, for The Flight of the Phoenix, was a quiet milestone that says everything about his craft. Across stage, screen, and television he was the dependable presence who lifted every scene from the edges, later earning a Satellite Award for Best Actor near the end of his life. His death in 1999 robbed cinema of a true workhorse. I respect performers who pour a lifetime into supporting roles, and Bannen embodied that devotion beautifully.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ian Bannen
- Name (Japanese)
- イアン・バネン
- Reading
- いあん・ばねん
- Born
- June 29, 1928 – November 3, 1999
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Dragon
- Origin
- Airdrie, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- stage actor / film actor / television actor / actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Ratcliffe College
Awards & achievements
- 2000 Glenfiddich Spirit of Scotland Awards
- 1999 Satellite Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Ian Bannen born?
June 29, 1928 – November 3, 1999.
Where is Ian Bannen from?
Ian Bannen is from Airdrie, United Kingdom.
What does Ian Bannen do?
Ian Bannen works as stage actor, film actor, television actor, actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.