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My Take
John Ireland is one of those faces I associate instantly with the golden age of the Western, even when I can't immediately name the film. My Darling Clementine, Red River, Gunfight at the O.K. Corral, he was a reliable supporting presence in some of the genre's defining titles. What interests me is that he was Vancouver-born and New York-raised, which complicates the very American mythology he helped build on screen. He also worked behind the camera as a screenwriter and editor, which I think gave his performances a craftsman's awareness. The Hollywood Walk of Fame star feels earned for someone who anchored so many ensembles without ever demanding the lead.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- John Ireland
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョン・アイアランド
- Reading
- じょん・あいあらんど
- Born
- January 30, 1914 – March 21, 1992
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Tiger
- Origin
- Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Occupation
- actor / screenwriter / film editor / stage actor / film actor
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was John Ireland born?
January 30, 1914 – March 21, 1992.
Where is John Ireland from?
John Ireland is from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
What does John Ireland do?
John Ireland works as actor, screenwriter, film editor, stage actor, film actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.