Jack MacGowran
Biography
Jack MacGowran was an Irish character actor. He was born on October 13, 1918, in Dublin, Ireland. MacGowran was known for his work in the film industry, with a total of 62 known credits. His acting career spanned multiple roles, with one of his notable appearances being in a film directed by William Friedkin. MacGowran was also associated with the work of Samuel Beckett. He passed away on January 30, 1973, at the age of 54.
Career overview
Jack MacGowran was an Irish character actor. He worked with Samuel Beckett, a notable figure in his career. MacGowran's acting credits include 62 roles.
As a character actor, MacGowran appeared in various films and possibly television shows. His work with Samuel Beckett is a notable aspect of his career. MacGowran's last film role was as Burke Dennings in The Exorcist.
MacGowran was born in Dublin, Ireland, on October 13, 1918. He passed away on January 30, 1973, at the age of 54.
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Full Filmography
63 titles- The Yin and the Yang of Mr. Go (1974) as Leo Zimmerman
- The Exorcist (1973) as Burke Dennings
- Banacek (1972) as Michele Lanier
- The Shadow of a Gunman (1972) as Seumas Shields
- King Lear (1970) as Fool
- Start the Revolution Without Me (1970) as Jacques
- A Day at the Beach (1970) as Collector
- Age of Consent (1969) as Nat Kelly
- Wonderwall (1969) as Prof. Oscar Collins
- The Champions (1968) as Banner B. Banner
- Faithful Departed (1968) as Self - Narrator (voice)
- There's a Hole in Your Dustbin, Delilah (1968) as 'Cheese and Egg' C.E. Petty
- ITV Playhouse (1967) as Cheese & Egg [C.E.Petty]
- Half Hour Story (1967) as Alec
- The Fearless Vampire Killers (1967) as Professor Abronsius
- How I Won the War (1967) as Juniper
- The Inn Way Out (1967) as Irish Poet
- Cul-de-sac (1966) as Albie
- Silent Song (1966) as Brother Michael
- The Stable Door (1966)
- Eh, Joe? (1966) as Joe
- BBC Play of the Month (1965) as Trinculo
- Thirty-Minute Theatre (1965) as Coates
- Gideon's Way (1965) as 'Happy' Roden
- Doctor Zhivago (1965) as Petya
- Lord Jim (1965) as Robinson
- Young Cassidy (1965) as Archie
- Beginning to End (1965) as Man
- The Wednesday Play (1964) as Brother Michael
- Theatre 625 (1964) as Jeremiah Hudson
- Thursday Theatre (1964) as Father
- Espionage (1963) as Matt Youghal
- Sergeant Cork (1963) as Drummer
- Tom Jones (1963) as Partridge
- The Ceremony (1963) as O'Brian
- Zero One (1962)
- Captain Clegg (1962) as Frightened Man
- The Brain (1962) as Furber
- Two and Two Make Six (1962) as Night Porter
- Mix Me a Person (1962) as Terence
- The Avengers (1961) as Professor Poole
- Drama 61-67 (1961) as Herbert Reynolds
- Danger Man (1960) as Prior
- Armchair Mystery Theatre (1960) as Albert Brady
- Darby O'Gill and the Little People (1959) as Phadrig Oge
- The Giant Behemoth (1959) as Dr. Sampson, the paleontologist
- Blind Date (1959) as Postman
- I Captured the King of the Leprechauns (1959) as Phadrig Oge
- The Boy and the Bridge (1959) as Market Porter
- She Didn't Say No! (1958) as William Bates
- Rooney (1958) as Joe O'Connor
- Sailor of Fortune (1957) as Sean, Irish Deck Hand
- Overseas Press Club - Exclusive! (1957) as Jimmy Walsh
- Manuela (1957) as Tommy
- The Rising of the Moon (1957) as Mickey J., The Poitín Maker (segment 'The Majesty of the Law')
- Armchair Theatre (1956)
- Jacqueline (1956) as Campbell
- The Titfield Thunderbolt (1953) as Vernon Crump (as Jack McGowran)
- The Titfield Thunderbolt (1953) as Vernon Crump
- Time Bomb (1953)
- The Quiet Man (1952) as Ignatius Feeney
- The Gentle Gunman (1952) as Patsy McGuire
- No Resting Place (1951) as Billy Kyle
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jack MacGowran best known for?
Jack MacGowran is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Trials of Life (1990), Banacek (1972), King Lear (1970), Start the Revolution Without Me (1970).
When and where was Jack MacGowran born?
Jack MacGowran was born on October 13, 1918 in Dublin, Ireland. They passed away on January 30, 1973.
How many credits does Jack MacGowran have?
Jack MacGowran has accumulated over 63 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1951 to 1974.
What is Jack MacGowran's background in cinema and television?
Jack MacGowran was an Irish character actor. He was born on October 13, 1918, in Dublin, Ireland. MacGowran was known for his work in the film industry, with a total of 62 known credits. His acting career spanned multiple roles, with one of his notable appearances being in a film directed by William Friedkin. MacGowran...