June 15, 2022

OTD: Ray McAnally (Mar 30, 1926 - Jun 15, 1989)

OTD: Ray McAnally (Mar 30, 1926 - Jun 15, 1989)

Actor, Ray McAnally was born in Buncrana, Donegal on the 30th of Mar, 1926. He was the winner of 4 BAFTA awards for his work in both film and television.

Playing Patrick Brown father of Christy Brown in the Award Winning My Left Foot

Ray McAnally died in Wicklow on the 15th of June, 1989

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OTD: Jerome Connor - Sculptor (1874-1943)

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