John Ireland
Known for ActingBorn 1914-01-31 — died 1992-03-21Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
John Benjamin Ireland was a Canadian-American actor and film director. He was nominated for an Academy Award for his performance in All the King's Men (1949), making him the first Vancouver-born actor to receive an Academy Award nomination.
Ireland was a supporting actor in several famous Western films such as My Darling Clementine (1946), Red River (1948), Vengeance Valley (1951), and Gunfight at the O.K. Corral (1957). His other notable film roles were in 55 Days at Peking (1963), The Adventurers (1970), and Farewell, My Lovely (1975).
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Ireland also appeared in many television series, notably The Cheaters (1960–1962). He was given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his contribution to the TV industry.
Known for
Spartacus
1960 · as Crixus
Salon Kitty
1976 · as Cliff
Red River
1948 · as Cherry Valance
Gunfight at the O.K. Corral
1957 · as Johnny Ringo
Party Girl
1958 · as Louis Canetto
55 Days at Peking
1963 · as Sgt. Harry
The Fall of the Roman Empire
1964 · as Ballomar
All the King's Men
1949 · as Jack Burden
My Darling Clementine
1946 · as Billy Clanton
Incubus
1982 · as Hank Walden
Farewell, My Lovely
1975 · as Nulty
Joan of Arc
1948 · as Jean de la Boussac (St. Sevére), Captain
Repeat Performance
1947 · as Narrator (Voice)
Villa Rides
1968 · as Client in Barber Shop (uncredited)
I Love Trouble
1948 · as Reno
Vengeance Valley
1951 · as Hub Fasken
Martin's Day
1985 · as Brewer
Messenger of Death
1988 · as Zenas Beecham