John Finbar Cassin (23 November 1924 – 14 January 2017[1]), known professionally as Barry Cassin, was an Irish television, stage and screen actor.[2][3] On stage, he is best known for his role in the production of Twelve Angry Men.[2][3]
Barry Cassin | |
|---|---|
| Born | John Finbar Cassin 23 November 1924 |
| Died | 14 January 2017 (aged 92) |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Occupation(s) | Television, stage and screen actor |
| Known for | His role in the production of Twelve Angry Men |
| Notable work | Mystic Knights of Tir Na Nog, Byzantium, The Field |
On screen, Cassin played mostly secondary roles such as in the television series Mystic Knights of Tir Na Nog, in 2004 he was Fr. Griffin in The Blackwater Lightship for the Hallmark Hall of Fame and the 2012 film Byzantium. He introduced the works of John B. Keane and notably directed the first stage production of The Field.[2] Cassin's daughter, Anne, is a well-known journalist and news presenter for Raidió Teilifís Éireann.[4]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Ulysses | ||
| 1970 | The McKenzie Break | Guard Jones | Uncredited |
| 1980 | The Sleep of Death | The Count's Brother | |
| 1993 | Fatal Inheritance | Dr. Fitzsimmon | |
| 1996 | Some Mother's Son | Prosecutor | |
| 1996 | Snakes and Ladders | Mr. Duffy | |
| 2000 | When Brendan Met Trudy | Headmaster | |
| 2002 | The Count of Monte Cristo | Old Man Dantes | |
| 2002 | The Escapist | Judge | |
| 2012 | Byzantium | Robert Fowlds | (final film role) |
References
edit- ^ "Obituary: Barry Cassin - Obituaries - The Stage". 22 February 2017.
- ^ a b c "Actor Barry Cassin has passed away, aged 92". RTE.ie. 15 January 2017. Retrieved 15 January 2017.
- ^ a b "Renowned Irish actor and director Barry Cassin dies, aged 92". Irish Independent. Retrieved 15 January 2017.
- ^ Caden, Sarah. "Another stage of friendship". Irish Independent. Retrieved 15 January 2017.
External links
edit- Barry Cassin at IMDb
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