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The Year Of The French (TV Serial)
''The Year of the French'' was a television serial, directed by Michael Garvey and based on the novel by Thomas Flanagan, which was first broadcast in 1982. It was a co-production by the Irish broadcaster RTÉ, the British television company Channel Four and the French broadcaster FR3, now France 3. The first episode was shown on RTÉ television on 18 November 1982. In France the programme was known as ''L'année des Français'' and was first broadcast on 23 May 1983. The title refers to the year 1798 when French troops sailed to Ireland to support Irish rebels against the British forces under Lord Cornwallis. To accompany the series Paddy Moloney composed and arranged music which was performed by The Chieftains with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra, conducted by Proinnsias O'Duinn, and with Ruairi Somers on bagpipes. The album of this music was released in 1983. Historian Guy Beiner has shown that the filming of the series on location in Killala, County Mayo made an impact on loc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thomas Flanagan (writer)
Thomas Bonner Flanagan (November 5, 1923 – March 21, 2002) was an American university professor at the University of California, Berkeley, University of California at Berkeley and novelist. Biography Flanagan was born in 1923 in Greenwich, Connecticut, to a homemaker mother and a dentist father. All of his grandparents had come to the United States from County Fermanagh, Ireland. He served in the United States Army during World War II. He graduated from Amherst College in 1945. He received his Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy degrees from Columbia University. From 1960 to 1978 he was Professor of English Literature at the University of California at Berkeley, specializing in Irish literature. He was a tenured Full Professor in the English Department at the Stony Brook University until his retirement. Flanagan was also a successful novelist. His first novel, ''The Year of the French'', won the National Book Critics Award for fiction in 1979 and was adapted into a The Yea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jean-Claude Drouot
Jean Claude Drouot (born 17 December 1938) is a Belgian actor whose career has lasted over a half-century. At the age of twenty-five, he gained widespread fame in the French-speaking world as a result of portraying the title role in the popular television adventure series, '' Thierry la Fronde''. Biography Born in the Belgian municipality of Lessines, Jean Claude Drouot learned his stagecraft with the ''Young Theater'' of the Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB). Later (date unknown) he moved from Brussels to Paris. In Paris he followed courses with Charles Dullin. Until his departure from Dullin's troupe in 1962, he interpreted the great tragedies and plays of Molière. From 1963 until 1966 he starred as Thierry La Fronde for the TV series '' Thierry La Fronde''. He made his first film in 1965 with '' The Devil's Tricks'' of Paul Vecchiali. This was followed by ''Happiness.'' He then played in British and American films such as: '' Laughter in the Dark'' (1969), ''Mr. Free ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bryan Murray (actor)
Bryan Murray (born 13 July 1949) is an Irish actor. He is known for his extensive television work which includes Fitz in '' Strumpet City'', Flurry Knox in ''The Irish R.M.'', Shifty in ''Bread'' (for which he won BBC TV Personality of the Year), Harry Cassidy in ''Perfect Scoundrels'', Trevor Jordache in ''Brookside'' and Bob Charles in ''Fair City''. Early life and theatre career Murray was born in Dublin, Ireland. As a stage actor, he began his career in Dublin at the Abbey Theatre where, as a member of The Abbey Company, he appeared in over 50 productions. In London, he has been a member of The Royal National Theatre, The Royal Shakespeare Company and has been in many productions in the West End. He has appeared many times at the Gate Theatre in Dublin, most recently in 2013 in ''My Cousin Rachel'' adapted for the stage by Joseph O'Connor. In the 2010 Dublin Fringe Festival, he appeared in the award-winning production of ''Medea'' at The Samuel Beckett theatre. Television ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jacques Zabor
Jacques Zabor (June 28, 1941 – November 22, 2007) was a French actor and comedian. In 1980 he starred in ''Le Voyage en douce'' under director Michel Deville Michel Deville (born 13 April 1931) is a French film director and screenwriter. Deville started his filmmaking career in the late 1950s, paralleling the emergence of the French New Wave directors. He never achieved the level of critical and in .... Filmography References External links * 1941 births 2007 deaths French comedians French male film actors 20th-century French comedians {{france-film-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Stephens
Sir Robert Graham Stephens (14 July 193112 November 1995) was a leading English actor in the early years of Britain's Royal National Theatre. He was one of the most respected actors of his generation and was at one time regarded as the natural successor to Laurence Olivier. Early life and career Stephens was born in Shirehampton, Bristol, in 1931, the eldest of three children of shipyard labourer and costing surveyor Reuben Stephens (19051985) and chocolate-factory worker Gladys Millicent (née Deverill; 19061975). When aged 18, he won a scholarship to Esme Church's Bradford Civic Theatre School in Yorkshire, where he met his first wife Nora, a fellow student. His first professional engagement was with the Caryl Jenner Mobile Theatre, which he followed in 1951 by a year of more challenging parts in repertory at the Royalty Theatre, Morecambe, followed by seasons of touring and at the Hippodrome, Preston. The London director Tony Richardson saw a performance at the Royalty ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jonathan Ryan
Jonathan Ryan is an Irish actor. Ryan has also played Gerry Adams and Proinsias De Rossa on screen. Biography As a pupil at C.B.C. Monkstown in 1963, Jonathan played rhythm guitar and shared vocals in the Rhythm & Blues band ROOTZGROOP, with Robbie Brennan, Rodney Williams, Dave McAnaney and Paul Brady. Ryan's acting career began while still a full-time student, making his debut playing ‘Dan’ opposite Lynn Redgrave and Dan O'Herlihy in ''A Better Place'' at Dublin's Gate Theatre in 1972. He turned full-time in 1978 and since then has worked extensively on stage, in TV, film and radio and has been one of Ireland's busiest voiceover artists for forty-two years. He has recorded TV and radio commercials for clients worldwide, winning several awards for his work in this field. Filmography * Stokes in '' The Outsider'' (1980), starring Sterling Hayden * The priest in Bob Quinn's '' Budawanny'' (1987) * Gibson in ''Taffin'' (1988), starring Pierce Brosnan * Jimmy Reardon in '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anne-Louise Lambert
Anne-Louise Lambert (born 21 August 1955) (also credited as Anne Lambert) is an Australian actress whose acting career began with her role in '' Number 96'' in 1973. She is well known and quite popular since her role of Miranda in the Peter Weir's film "Picnic at Hanging Rock" (1975). Life and career Born Anne Louise Lambert in Brisbane, Australia she later moved to Sydney. Under the name Anne Lambert, she first gained recognition on Australian television with roles in three soap operas. In 1973, she played nymphomaniac Sue Marshall in '' Number 96''. The following year, she was an original cast member in a school-based drama, '' Class of '74'', playing student Peggy Richardson. Director Peter Weir saw her in a television commercial for Fanta playing the fancy Nancy character and felt she was perfect for the lead role in '' Picnic at Hanging Rock''. In 1976, she had a six-month role in adult soap opera '' The Box'' as the "sexy and promiscuous" Trish Freeman. During 1975, she ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nuala Holloway
Nuala Holloway (formerly known as Nuala Holloway-Casey) Sunday Independent, 2004-12-26. (born 18 December, circa 1956) is an school teacher who has worked as an actress, artist, model, and former . Personal life Holloway is from Mount Temple,[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeremy Clyde
Michael Jeremy Thomas Clyde (born 22 March 1941) is an English actor and musician. During the 1960s, he was one-half of the folk duo Chad & Jeremy (with Chad Stuart), who had little success in the UK, but were an object of interest to American audiences. He has enjoyed a long television acting career and continues to appear regularly, usually playing upper-middle class or aristocratic characters. Early life Clyde was born in the village of Dorney in the English county of Buckinghamshire and is the son of Elizabeth Clyde, Lady Elizabeth Wellesley. Through his maternal line, Clyde is the great-great-great-grandson of Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, and is a cousin of the current Duke of Wellington (title), Duke of Wellington. In 1953, he participated in the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II as a Page of Honour for his grandfather and carried his grandfather's coronet during the ceremony. Clyde was educated at two independent schools: at Ludgrove School in the civil par ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Donald Bisset
Donald Bisset (30 August 1910 – 10 August 1995), was an English actor. He also wrote stories for children which he mostly illustrated himself. They have been translated into 16 languages. Selected filmography * ''Murder in the Cathedral'' (1951) – First Priest * ''Noose for a Lady'' (1953) – Superintendent Shelford * '' The Brain Machine'' (1955) – Maj. Gifford, hospital superintendent * ''Little Red Monkey'' (1955) – Editor Harris * '' Up the Creek'' (1958) – Farm Laborer * ''Broth of a Boy'' (1959) – Newcome * ''The Headless Ghost'' (1959) – Guide * ''Friends and Neighbours'' (1959) – Porter * ''A Touch of Larceny'' (1959) – Club Member * '' The Battle of the Sexes'' (1960) – Tobacconist * ''Hide and Seek'' (1964) – Stranger on Platform * ''Eye of the Devil'' (1966) – Rennard * ''Jules Verne's Rocket to the Moon'' (1967) – Flood * ''Two a Penny'' (1967) – Dr. Berman * ''Carry On Again Doctor'' (1969) – Patient (uncredited) * '' See No Evil'' ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Niall O'Brien (actor)
Niall O'Brien (8 February 1946 – 25 February 2009) was an Irish actor and member of the Abbey Theatre company, where he appeared in 130 productions. He also appeared in many films and television programmes. Early life O'Brien was born to Maureen (née Wright) and Michael O'Brien on 8 February 1946. He was the youngest of five children. He was born in Dalkey village, County Dublin, and grew up in nearby Glasthule. He was educated at the CBS Westland Row, Dublin, before going on to join the Abbey School of acting. Career After completing his Leaving Certificate, O'Brien started a building apprenticeship. Upon being accepted to the Abbey School of acting in the mid-1960s however, he took a year out of his apprenticeship to try a career as an actor and never went back to the construction industry. In his career as an Abbey actor he took part in 130 theatre productions, including 27 world premiers. His first part was in the play ''Galileo'' in 1965. His last Abbey performance ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gilles Ségal
Gilles Ségal (13 January 1929 – 11 June 2014) was a French actor, mime, and playwright. He performed on stage with Marcel Marceau, and in more than sixty films since 1954. He was born in Fălticeni, Romania. Among his most notable roles is that of one of the heist participants in Jules Dassin Julius "Jules" Dassin (December 18, 1911 – March 31, 2008) was an American film and theatre director, producer, writer and actor. A subject of the Hollywood blacklist in the McCarthy era, he subsequently moved to France, and later Greece, whe ...'s '' Topkapi''. Filmography References External links * 1929 births 2014 deaths French male film actors French male television actors People from Fălticeni {{France-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |