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
Died14 January 2017 (aged 92)
NationalityIrish
Occupation(s)Television, stage and screen actor
Known forHis role in the production of Twelve Angry Men
Notable workMystic 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

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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

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  1. ^ "Obituary: Barry Cassin - Obituaries - The Stage". 22 February 2017.
  2. ^ a b c "Actor Barry Cassin has passed away, aged 92". RTE.ie. 15 January 2017. Retrieved 15 January 2017.
  3. ^ a b "Renowned Irish actor and director Barry Cassin dies, aged 92". Irish Independent. Retrieved 15 January 2017.
  4. ^ Caden, Sarah. "Another stage of friendship". Irish Independent. Retrieved 15 January 2017.
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