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Public records list John Ireland as a screenwriter, film editor and stage actor. John Ireland was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada on January 30, 1914. Death is recorded on March 21, 1992, at the age of 78. Listed accolades include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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.
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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
- Origin
- Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Occupation
- actor / screenwriter / film editor / stage actor / film actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Tiger
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Frequently asked questions
When was John Ireland born?
Born January 30, 1914.
When did John Ireland die?
Died March 21, 1992, aged 78.
Where was John Ireland from?
John Ireland was from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
What did John Ireland do?
John Ireland worked as actor, screenwriter, film editor, stage actor, film actor.
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