1964-03-20
1923-02-09103 years, 9 months, and 0 days old
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Biography
Brendan Behan (1923-1964) was an Irish writer, one of the most popular Irish literary figures in his time. A former political militant, he spent much of his youth in prison. After his release, he established himself as a playwright, writing in both English and Irish. He had a lifelong struggle with alcoholism, leading to his death at the age of forty-one. His memoir Borstal Boy and play The Quare Fellow have been adapted into films.
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Best Credits: 6
| Title | ||||||
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A Hungry Feeling: The Life and Death of Brendan Behan | Self | 0 | 1988-05-02 | 0.3086 | ||
Brendan Behan: The Roaring Boy | Himself | 0 | 2014-12-01 | 0.9971 | ||
Tonight Starring Jack Paar | Self | 7.5 | 1957-07-29 | 40.5055 | ||
Omnibus | Self | 7.2 | 1967-10-13 | 30.871 | ||
Small World | Self | 7.6 | 1958-10-12 | 4.1436 | ||
Monitor | 7.3 | 1958-02-02 | 7.5201 |
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