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John Ireland
Biography
John Benjamin Ireland (January 30, 1914 – March 21, 1992) 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 television industry.
Known For
Spartacus
as Crixus
Gunfight at the O.K. Corral
as Johnny Ringo
Salon Kitty
as Cliff
The Fall of the Roman Empire
as Ballomar
Red River
as Cherry Valance
Mission to Glory: A True Story
as Father Mora
The Fast and the Furious
as Frank Webster
The Graveyard Story
as Dr. McGregor
My Darling Clementine
as Billy Clanton
Behind Green Lights
as Det. Oppenheimer
