Years active 1946-1977 | Name Eddie Byrne | |
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Died 21 August 1981(1981-08-21) (aged 70)Dublin, County Dublin, Republic of Ireland | ||
Eddie byrne a brilliant actor
Eddie Byrne (31 January 1911 – 21 August 1981) was an Irish actor.
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EDDIE BYRNE TRIBUTE
Career
He was born in Birmingham, England, to Irish parents, but brought up in Dublin. Outside Ireland he is probably best known for his minor role as General Willard in Star Wars (1977), but viewers of horror films might also remember him as the sceptical Inspector Mulrooney in The Mummy (1959) and as the kindly Dr. Reginald Landers in Island of Terror (1966). He also appeared as Inspector O'Neill in the film Jack the Ripper (1959). He died of a stroke in Dublin in 1981.
Personal Life
Ediie Byrne was married to his wife, Kitty, and had 4 children. Frank Byrne, Susan Byrne (Sex), Michael Byrne & Catherine Byrne
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