
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).
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.

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