On May 10, the leader of the legendary group U2, Bono, celebrates his birthday. In honor of one of the most famous Irishmen in the world, we decided to remember other talented people who were given to the world by glorious Ireland.
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Real name Paul David Hewson. Born 10 May 1960 in Dublin. Bono is an Irish singer, musician and humanitarian best known as the lead singer of the super popular Irish band U2.
2. Colin Farrell
Colin Farrell was born on May 31, 1976 in Dublin. The actor starred in such films as “Miami Vice,” “Minority Report,” “Phone Booth,” “The Recruit” and “Alexander.”
3. Pierce Brosnan
Actor Pierce Brosnan was born on May 16, 1953 in Drogheda, County Louth, Ireland. His popularity grew after starring in the TV series Remington Street in the mid-80s. In 1995, he became the fifth actor to play James Bond.
4. Van Morrison
George Ivan Morrison was born on August 31, 1945 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The singer and composer has six Grammy awards and.
5. Gabriel Byrne
Actor Gabriel Byrne was born on May 12, 1950 in Dublin. His portfolio includes films such as The Usual Suspects, Miller's Crossing and Stigmata. He is also currently starring in the much-criticized TV series In Treatment.
Enya (real name Enya Patricia Ni Brennan) was born on May 17, 1961 in the village of Gweedore, County Donaghal. Ireland's most commercially successful musician has sold more than 15 million copies of her album A Day Without Rain. She has won four Grammy Awards.
7. Kenneth Branagh
Kenneth Branagh is an actor and director from Northern Ireland born 10 December 1960 in Belfast. He gained popularity as a stage actor and was nominated for an Academy Award 4 times. Mainly for directing the film Henry V and for his role in it.
8. Cillian Murphy
Actor Cillian Murphy was born on May 25, 1976 in the village of Ballintemple, County Cork. Murphy and his piercing eye became a household name in 2005 with his outstanding performances as two villains: Scarecrow in Batman Begins and Jason Rippner in Nightfall.
9. Sinead O'Connor
Sinead O'Connor was born on December 8, 1966 in Dublin. The expressive singer's popularity grew in the late 90s with her debut album, The Lion and the Cobra.
10. Jonathan Rhys Meyers
Jonathan Rhys Meyers was born on July 27, 1977 in Dublin. Best known for his roles in Velvet Goldmine, Bend It Like Beckham and Match Point. He also starred in the Elvis miniseries and as King Henry VIII in the Showtime series The Tudors.
11. Peter O'Toole
Peter O'Toole was born on August 2, 1932 in Connemara, County Galway. The legendary theater and film actor joined the world of stars in 1962 after his role in the film “Lawrence of Arabia.” It was nominated for eight Academy Awards but never won. In 2003 he was awarded honorary award Oscar.
12. Liam Neeson
Liam Neeson was born on June 7, 1952 in Ballymena, County Antrim. The actor played Oskar Schindler in the film Schindler's List, Alfred Kinsey in the film Kinsey and Qui-Gon Jinn in the film Star Wars. Episode I: The Phantom Menace."
The Irish are the largest Celtic people. 4.6 million ethnic Irish live in Ireland (meaning an independent state, not an island of the same name), 1.8 million live in Northern Ireland, which is part of Great Britain. About 70 million people in the world are of Irish descent, most of them in the USA (40 million), Great Britain (14 million), Australia (7 million), Canada (4.5 million), Argentina (1 million) .
This rating presents the most beautiful, in my opinion, famous Irish girls and women from Ireland, Great Britain and the USA.
16th place. Rose McGowan(born September 5, 1973, Florence, Italy) is an American actress, best known for her role as Paige Matthews in the television series Enchanted. Her father is Irish, her mother is.
15th place. Holly Carpenter(born October 9, 1991, Dublin, Ireland) - Irish model, Miss Ireland 2011, represented the country at Miss World 2011.
14th place. Aimee Richardson / Aimee Richardson(born December 29, 1997, Bangor, Northern Ireland) is a British actress, best known for her role as Myrcella Baratheon in the first two seasons of Game of Thrones.
13th place. Aoife Walsh- Irish model, Miss Ireland 2011, represented the country at Miss World 2013. Red color is her natural hair color.
12th place. Andrea Corr / Andrea Corr(born May 17, 1974, Dundalk, Ireland) is an Irish singer, vocalist of the group The Corrs, which also includes her two sisters (all sisters are in this rating) and brother.
11th place. Maureen O"Sullivan / Maureen O"Sullivan(17 May 1911, Boyle, Ireland - 23 June 1998) was an Irish actress who had a successful career in Hollywood during the 1930s. She is especially famous as Jane in the Tarzan films.
10th place. Eithne Ní Bhraonáin(b. 17 May 1961, Gweedore, Ireland), better known as Enya / Enya, - Irish singer.
9th place. Margaret O'Brien / Margaret O'Brien(born January 15, 1937, San Diego, USA) is an American actress, known for her roles performed as a child. Her father is Irish, her mother is.
8th place. Katherine "Katie" McGrath(born October 24, 1983, Ashford, Ireland) is an Irish actress, best known for her role as Morgana in the British TV series Merlin.
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7th place. Caroline Corr(born March 17, 1973, Dundalk, Ireland) is an Irish singer and drummer of the band The Corrs.
6th place. Sharon Corr(born March 24, 1970, Dundalk, Ireland) is an Irish singer and violinist for the band The Corrs.
5th place. Alison Doody genus. 11 November 1966, Dublin) is an Irish actress. Known for the films Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989), The Ring of the Musketeers (1992), King Solomon's Mines (2004).
4th place. Maureen O'Hara / Maureen O'Hara(17 August 1920, Ranelagh, Ireland - 24 October 2015) - Irish and American actress and singer.
see also (Scots are another Celtic people)
Ireland, like any other country, has its own outstanding cultural figures, famous actors, singers and musicians. The Irish themselves consider themselves very musical and artistic people. Some of them actually managed to achieve world fame.
Samuel Beckett
This man is called the father of absurdist drama. Beckett is known as a writer, poet and talented playwright. It was he who founded such a movement as the theater of the absurd. His literary works are made in the Art Nouveau style. The author's most famous play is Waiting for Godot. For this work, the playwright received the Nobel Prize. Samuel Beckett's works are written in French and English. The author's poems are permeated with love for the homeland, rhythmic and witty.
Sarah Bolger
A talented girl was born in Dublin in 1991. Today she is a famous Irish actress, famous for her roles in The Tudors and Spiderwick Chronicles. As a child, Sarah attended drama school. Her talent was noticed when she was 12 years old. Bolger was invited to play in Sheridan's film "In America". There Sarah made her debut together with her sister Emma. Today she is also invited to various roles in television series and films. Sarah Bolger starred in films such as Thunderbolt, took part in the Mary Harron project and got a role in Steven Spielberg's mystical series. Today, the actress’s career is gaining momentum, she is being invited to appear in various films more and more often.
Bono (Paul David Hewson)
Bono was born in 1960 in Dublin. His mother and father belonged to different denominations of the church, but Bono attended services with his mother and brother in the Anglican temple. He attended a regular school in the Glasnevin area. At the age of 14, the boy experienced the loss of his mother. This tragedy greatly affected the work of the future rock musician. As an adult, Bono gained fame as the lead singer of U2. In addition, the talented musician can not only sing, but also play the guitar and harmonica.
Pierce Brosnan
The handsome actor, who drives the fair half of humanity crazy with his gaze, is of Irish origin. Pierce Brendan Brosnan was born in 1953 in Drogheda. After Pierce's father abandoned him and his mother, the boy remained in the care of his grandmother, but at the age of 11 his mother took him to London, where at the age of 16 he went to work in a photography studio. Pierce then entered the Dramatic Arts Center, where he studied for 3 years. After that, luck turned to Brosnan, and he played in four James Bond films. Years later, Pierce is still in demand as at the beginning of his career.
Aidan Gillen
The television and film actor was born in 1968 in Dublin. Studied at St. Vincent's School. Gillen then began his work in television. In 2001, he married his girlfriend Olivia. During his career, Gillen received an award for his work in the TV series “The Wire.” For the first time in his life, Aidan Gillen appeared on stage at the age of 16 to play The Bottom in Shakespeare's play A Midsummer Night's Dream. In 2010, the actor was invited to the series “Game of Thrones”.
Brendan Gleeson
Brendan Gleeson is known as a director, screenwriter and actor. It was he who played Moody in Potter. He also became famous for his roles in “Kingdom of Heaven” and “Gangs of New York.” The talented Brendan was born in 1955 in Dublin. Studied at the Royal Academy of Arts. After moving to London he worked in the theater. When he returned home, he taught English and acting.
Jack Gleason
Jack was born in 1992. At the age of 7, his parents sent him to study at an art school. During his studies, he received a nomination for the Excellence Award. He played a cameo role in the film Batman Begins. Then in 2009 he received the role of Joffrey in Game of Thrones. Afterwards he starred in many short films. Even with the advent of success in the acting field, he continued his studies at Trinity College in Dublin.
Joyce James
In 1882, the famous Irish writer and politician Joyce James was born in Dublin. At a young age, Joyce studied at a Jesuit boarding school. Then he studied as an art critic at the university. In 1902 Joyce moved to Paris. During his life, Joyce wrote many poems and novels. “Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man,” “Dubliners,” and “Day of Bloom” became cult favorites. The writer died in 1941.
Maria Doyle-Kennedy
Maria Josephine Doyle-Kennedy is not only an actress, but also a singer. In addition, she is a composer, teacher and author of her own songs. Maria was born in 1964 in Clontarf. In her youth she graduated with honors from Trinity College. In the 80s, Maria played in a group that managed to create 11 albums. Her film debut began with the role of Natalie Murphy. The actress's filmography includes more than 35 roles in films and TV series. Maria is currently married to Kieran Kennedy and has four children. He continues to work as a conductor and music teacher, and also acts in films.
James Dornan
Model, actor and musician James Dornan was born in 1982. He collaborated with the brands Armani and Dior. He played several roles in television series. For example, the role of a hunter in the TV series “Once Upon a Time.” So far, James' film career has not been very successful, but critics believe that the actor still has a long way to go.
Evanna Lynch
Evanna was born in 1991 in the Irish town of Termonfequin. Since childhood, Evanna was interested in the stage and books about Harry Potter. It is known that since adolescence the girl suffered from anorexia, but after receiving the role of Luna in “Potterian”, she coped with her illness. Today, Lynch is a member of the Harry Potter Organization's Board of Advisors. It was thanks to Evanna that a line of accessories for Potter was developed.
Murphy Killian
Killian was born in 1976 in Douglas. In his family, almost all relatives are related to teaching, but Murphy himself chose an acting career, and he was right. From the age of 16, Murphy was interested in drama and music. After participating in productions in his homeland, as well as a series of small film roles, Killian received a place in the film Batman Begins. So fame found its hero, and today Murphy is a very popular and famous actor, both at home and abroad.
Milligan Spike
Irish writer born in 1918. During his life he created many works for children and adults. In addition to literature, Spike was interested in comic art, acted on stage, and was himself a good director. The outstanding figure of Irish art died in 2002.
Rutt Negga
The actress’s homeland can be considered two countries: Ethiopia and Ireland. At the beginning of the 2000s, Negga received an award for best debut on the London stage. She is the winner of the Irish Academy Film Award. In the USA, Rutt played in the famous TV series Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Today, Rutt continues to work in the States.
Colin Farrell
Colin was born in 1976 in Dublin. At the age of seventeen, the young man was expelled from school for attacking a teacher with his fists. Following the incident, Colin traveled around Australia. He then returned to Ireland to begin his acting career. He starred in the crime comedy Seven Psychopaths. Then he got a role in the USA in the film “Alexander”. He is famous for his roles in the films “Minority Report” and “Miami Vice: Vice.”
Liam Neeson
The actor was born in 1952 in the north of Ireland. At school he was a semi-professional boxer and often won competitions. In adulthood, he starred in such films as “Hostages” and “Schindler’s List.” In the film environment, Liam plays the roles of teachers, mentors and fathers. The actor himself believes that his serious and solid appearance is to blame.
Gabriel Byrne
Gabriel was born in 1950 in Dublin. He is a winner of the Golden Globe Award. Among all other genres, he prefers art-house cinema. He starred in films such as The Usual Suspects and Miller's Crossing. He played a prominent role in the film “Stigmata”. He was not afraid to star in the series “Treatment”, since this series is too heavily criticized by both viewers and representatives of HBO.
Van Morrison
The winner of six Grammy awards was born in 1945. Van Morrison is considered the founder of the musical “Celtic soul” and its directions. His name is in the legendary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Already at the age of 15, Wang joined the Monarchs group. Instead of studying in his youth, Van Morris often listened to his father's vinyl collection, and since his mother was also a singer, he decided to follow in her footsteps. In addition to his special manner of performance, the musician plays several instruments well, composing works of great complexity.
In addition to this Top, a huge number of creative and extraordinary people live and work in Ireland, whose names will certainly go down in history. It is not for nothing that Dublin is considered the place where on every street you can find newly minted bands playing for passers-by, and in every theater you can see a new face on stage, who in a couple of years will become known to the whole world.
Ireland is a country not only with a distinctive and centuries-old history, but also a country that has given the world a large number of talented actors who today actively star in Hollywood films and are among the top most sought-after representatives of their profession.
Today we want to introduce readers to the TOP 10 most famous Irish actors. Perhaps you will learn something new about your idols.
According to Fassbender's family tree, the actor's mother is the great-great-niece of Irish revolutionary Michael Collins. Fassbender is a very good actor because he can act in such different films as Prometheus and Shame. And yet, he considers Daniel Day-Lewis to be the standard of excellence in acting. Michael says his German half wants to keep everything under control, but his Irish half still wreaks havoc.
2. Colin Farrell
At the age of seventeen, he was kicked out of school for a fight with a teacher who caught Farrell sleeping in class, and instead of apologizing, he was beaten. After this incident, he went to Australia with friends for a year.
He auditioned for participation in the Irish boy band “Boyzone”, but was rejected. A regular in Irish crime comedies (“Seven Psychopaths”), also known for major Hollywood projects (“Alexander”). The owner of the bushiest eyebrows in Hollywood says: “Being Irish is a very big and important part of me. I will never part with her."
3. Cillian Murphy
From the bushiest eyebrows to the most beautiful eyes. Cillian Murphy, played in the films “Inception” and “The Dark Knight Rises.” Admires Liam Neeson, is friends with Colin Farrell and does not eat meat. The most important thing in life is his family and friends who remain in Ireland.
4. Pierce Brosnan
Pierce Brosnan received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his contributions to the film industry. Her number is 7083.
Pierce, one of the Bonds (James Bond), now has dual citizenship. Loves sex scenes in movies, but thinks Bond's are too boring. Claims that the first film he saw was Goldfinger (1964).
5. Liam Neeson
During my school years I was fond of boxing, and once even broke my nose. But despite this, he still achieved some success - he won the youth amateur boxing championship in his weight category.
The star of "Taken" and "Schindler's List" most often plays mentors or fathers of the main characters, as well as characters whose image is based on real people. I never considered myself handsome, just “very attractive.” Sometimes he wakes up in the morning and thinks: “What am I doing in the movies? I want to go back to Ireland and work on an electric forklift.”
6. Daniel Day-Lewis
Daniel was born into the family of English actress Jill Balcon and Irish poet Cecil Day-Lewis. Daniel Day-Lewis was considered for the role of Jesus Christ in the drama "The Passion of the Christ" (2004), but the film's director Mel Gibson considered Day-Lewis's face "too European" and the role went to James Caviezel. This Irishman is famous in the professional community for his deep approach to preparing each role. And it’s hard not to notice, just watch a couple of films, such as the recent Oscar-winning “Lincoln” or “My Left Foot”. Repeatedly included in the top 50 most beautiful people planets according to People magazine.
7. Brendan Gleeson
The intelligent killer from "Lie Down in Bruges" and the brave policeman from "Once Upon a Time in Ireland", Brendan Gleeson was born, raised and even worked as a school teacher in Dublin. He often collaborates with other Irish actors, plays the violin and has four sons, one of whom you know, reports Alltop10.
8. Kenneth Branagh
Actor and director, winner of numerous professional awards, best known for his films based on Shakespeare - “Henry V” and “Much Ado About Nothing”. He grew up in poverty, near a Belfast tobacco factory.
9. Robert Sheehan
For a long time we couldn't come to terms with the departure of cutie Nathan from the Misfits series until he appeared in the movie Killing Bono. And soon he can be seen in the promising adventure drama “The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones.”
10. Saoirse Ronan
She became famous for the films “Atonement” and “Hannah: The Ultimate Weapon.” The sci-fi drama “The Guest” was also released, where the young actress played the main role of the girl Melanie, whose soul is trying to be captured by an alien creature that does not have a body. Saoirse hates questions about her unusual name.
Born in New York but raised in Ireland. Her name means "freedom" in Irish.
Bono
Real name Paul David Hewson. Born 10 May 1960 in Dublin. Bono is an Irish singer, musician and humanitarian best known as the lead singer of the super popular Irish band U2.
Colin Farrell
Colin Farrell was born on May 31, 1976 in Dublin. The actor starred in such films as “Miami Vice,” “Minority Report,” “Phone Booth,” “The Recruit” and “Alexander.”
Pierce Brosnan
Actor Pierce Brosnan was born on May 16, 1953 in Drogheda, County Louth, Ireland. His popularity grew after starring in the TV series Remington Street in the mid-80s. In 1995, he became the fifth actor to play James Bond.
Van Morrison George
Ivan Morrison was born on August 31, 1945 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The singer and songwriter has six Grammy Awards and is inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Gabriel Byrne
Actor Gabriel Byrne was born on May 12, 1950 in Dublin. His portfolio includes films such as The Usual Suspects, Miller's Crossing and Stigmata. He is also currently starring in the much-criticized TV series In Treatment.
Enya Enya
(real name Enya Patricia Ni Brennan) was born on May 17, 1961 in the village of Gweedore, County Donaghal. Ireland's most commercially successful musician has sold more than 15 million copies of her album A Day Without Rain. She has won four Grammy Awards.
Kenneth Branagh
Kenneth Branagh is an actor and director from Northern Ireland born on December 10, 1960 in Belfast. He gained popularity as a stage actor and was nominated for an Academy Award 4 times. Mainly for directing the film Henry V and for his role in it.
Cillian Murphy
Actor Cillian Murphy was born on May 25, 1976 in the village of Ballintemple, County Cork. Murphy and his piercing eye became a household name in 2005 with his outstanding performances as two villains: Scarecrow in Batman Begins and Jason Rippner in Nightfall.
Sinead O'Connor
Sinead O'Connor was born on December 8, 1966 in Dublin. The expressive singer's popularity grew in the late 90s with her debut album, The Lion and the Cobra.
Jonathan Rhys Meyers
Jonathan Rhys Meyers was born on July 27, 1977 in Dublin. Best known for his roles in Velvet Goldmine, Bend It Like Beckham and Match Point. He also starred in the Elvis miniseries and as King Henry VIII in the Showtime series The Tudors.
