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Eddie Byrne
Irish actor (1911–1981) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Eddie Byrne (31 January 1911 – 21 August 1981) was an Irish actor.[1][2]
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Career
His stage work included many appearances with Dublin's Abbey Theatre, and also work with the National Theatre in London.[3][4]
Outside of Ireland, he is probably best known for his minor role as General Willard in Star Wars (1977) (named after George Lucas's friend and frequent collaborator Willard Huyck), but he is also remembered in horror roles such as the sceptical Inspector Mulrooney in The Mummy (1959) and as the kindly Dr. Reginald Landers in Island of Terror (1966) and the rural inn owner from The Break (1963).[3][5] He also appeared as Inspector O'Neill in the film Jack the Ripper (1959).[6] He appeared in the TV series 'The Adventures of Robin Hood' (1957), Season 3, Episode 5 as the lord of the manor.[7]
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Personal life
Eddie Byrne was born in Dublin. He was married to Kitty Thuillier and had four children: Frank Byrne, Susan Byrne, Michael Byrne & Catherine Byrne. He died of a stroke in Dublin in 1981.
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He also appeared in several episodes of The Saint with Roger Moore.
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