"He's not from Ireland but he's 100% Irish and very into being Irish and loving [Irish playwright] Martin McDonagh.". He supported himself Irish actor Robert Sheehan was born in Portlaoise, County Laois, the son of Joseph and Maria Sheehan. She is best known as JWoww on Jersey Shore and its spin-off series Snooki & JWoww. U2 has won 22 Grammy Awards to date, and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2005. In June 1990, Mariah made her debut with her self-titled album, Mariah Carey Bono was born Paul David Hewson in Dublin, Ireland on May 10, 1960, to Iris (Rankin) and Brendan Robert Hewson. Before the 2004 Olympics started, rumor had it that 19 year-old Phelps was thinking of trying to match or even surpass Mark Spitz's legendary seven Shaquille O'Neal was born on March 6, 1972 in Newark, New Jersey, USA. After joining the National Theatre, under the Artistic Directorship of Sir Laurence Olivier, Gambon went on to appear in a number of leading roles in plays written by Alan Ayckbourn Michael McElhatton was born in 1963 in Terenure, Dublin, Ireland. Emmy-winning talk show host Ellen Lee DeGeneres was born in Metairie, Louisiana, a New Orleans suburb. She was educated at Carmen Electra was born Tara Leigh Patrick on April 20, 1972 in Sharonville, Ohio, to Patricia Rose (Kincade), a singer, and Harry Stanley Patrick, an entertainer and guitarist. The options were limited. He later said, "I spent Colin Farrell is one of Ireland's biggest stars in Hollywood and abroad. You might have had an inkling that Cloud was Irish, given his red hair and beard, and his full name (Conor Angus Cloud Hickey), but it's still delightful news to know for sure. The percentage of Catholics in Ireland is now just above 70% but falling. By clicking Sign up, you agree to receive marketing emails from Insider He defeated Raised on the back-streets of Jersey, Tom's award-winning fiction helped earn him a scholarship to Harvard College. Later he and his brothers wrote a song Jennifer Lynn "Jenni" Farley was born on February 27, 1985 in East Greenbush, New York. These two wonderful women did this as a gift for me," he told Jimmy Kimmel in 2013 during an appearance on Kimmel's show. Criss' late father was English, German, and Irish. It Gerard McSorley was born in 1950 in Omagh, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, UK. Beals is currently executive producing and returning as a lead cast member in the revival of her hit Mariah Carey was born in Long Island, New York on March 27, 1969. Faith & Prayer | What Do I Believe | About World Religions & Faith | W That's why Democrats used to be great Irish politicians. But luckily for Fezco fans, Cloud was in the right place at the right time and moved from New York to California rather than to Ireland to complete his first show. It has been in out blood ever since. Within six months he was in his first movie, acting alongside Aidan Quinn in This Is My Father Richie Stephens is an Irish actor and writer who lives in Los Angeles, California. 6657 W. Sunset Blvd. 2. But the movie star actually has a surprising mixed bag of a background, including Irish blood. Upon leaving school, he decided to become a Harrison Ford was born on July 13, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois, to Dorothy (Nidelman), a radio actress, and Christopher Ford (born John William Ford), an actor turned advertising executive. Her brother is musician and producer Vance DeGeneres As a kid, Sissy Spacek climbed trees, rode horses, swam, and played in the woods. "They gave me a [certificate] saying this and traced my family back to the ninth century. They have two children. Her father had Irish and Norwegian ancestry, and her mother was from a Jewish immigrant family. 1 singles on the Billboard Hot Amanda Leigh Moore was born in Nashua, New Hampshire, on April 10, 1984, to Stacy (Friedman), a former news reporter, and Don Moore, an airline pilot. Michael Fassbender is an Irish actor who was born in Heidelberg, Germany, to a German father, Josef, and an Irish mother, Adele (originally from Larne, County Antrim, in Northern Ireland). After graduating from the Gaiety School of Acting in 2004, Aidan appeared in a number of stage productions, many with Ireland's national theatre, The Abbey. I'm half-Irish and half-Italian and the Irish side comes out with Jonathan," he told The Sydney Morning Herald in 2010. He is an actor and writer, known for On a Clear Day (2005), Braveheart (1995) and Michael Collins (1996). Her mother played professional tennis, and her father, now an electronics salesman, played minor league baseball. I just felt it would work best for my knowledge and for a general audience being set in Ireland. Because you yourself are Irish? His father left Colm Meaney was born on May 30, 1953 in Dublin, Ireland. His first film role was as a policeman in "Into the West." It appeared to work as he has since starred Christopher Ashton Kutcher was born on February 7, 1978 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to Diane (Finnegan), who was employed at Procter & Gamble, and Larry Kutcher, a factory worker. James Nesbitt was born in Ballymena, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, to May, a civil servant, and James Nesbitt, a primary school headmaster. Do you? Carter is best known as the star of the live-action television series Wonder Woman, in the role of Diana Prince / Actor | During his early years, Liam worked as a forklift operator for Guinness, a truck driver, an assistant architect and an A leading man of prodigious talents, Peter O'Toole was born and raised in Leeds, Yorkshire, England, the son of Constance Jane Eliot (Ferguson), a Scottish nurse, and Patrick Joseph O'Toole, an Irish metal plater, football player and racecourse bookmaker. He defeated heavyweight kings Sonny Liston (twice), Floyd Patterson (twice), Ernie Terrell, Jimmy Ellis, Ken Norton (twice), Joe Frazier (twice), George Foreman and Leon Spinks. Stefani's dad is Italian, which is where her surname comes from, but on her mother's side, it's all Irish and Scottish, which explains her traditional upbringing. "I have great childhood memories cow-tipping, going off and getting lost in the bog for hours and coming home covered in dirt.". 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Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. Lauded by fans and critics A leading man of prodigious talents, Peter O'Toole was born and raised in Leeds, Yorkshire, England, the son of Constance Jane Eliot (Ferguson), a Scottish nurse, and Patrick Joseph O'Toole, an Irish metal plater, football player and racecourse bookmaker. What I like about Sunday Sequence (BBC Radio Ulster) is the wide variety of topics and contributors. As a child, he appeared in several television commercials, and, in 1989, auditioned for The All New Mickey Mouse Club (1989) (aka "The Mickey Mouse Club"). It doesnt get more country than Texas, lol. 22 days ago. 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Broderick was He had Irish, German, and English ancestry. His film presence has been filled with memorable roles that range from an inwardly tortured hit man, to an adventurous explorer, a determined-but-failing writer, and the greatest military leader in history.Farrell was born on Brendan Gleeson was born in Dublin, Ireland, to Pat and Frank Gleeson. Moving east from South Bend, Indiana, Demetria Devonne "Demi" Lovato was born on August 20, 1992 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Dianna De La Garza, a former Dallas Cowboys cheerleader, and Patrick Martin Lovato, an engineer and musician, and raised in Dallas, Texas. Blessed Sacrament Church. It is also used to specify certain groups found within the broader spectrum of Hibernian society. She was born on May 31, 1965 in New York City, to Teri ( Camera_department | Who Is The Coolest Actor In The World Right Now? I am Irish after all and I come by the black hair and white skin thing naturally. He has been married to Hannah Jeter since July 9, 2016. Empire (162): 103, Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Embracing Events, Institutions, Industries, Counties, Cities, Towns, Prominent Persons, etc. It doesnt get more Irish (or Brooklyn) than brilliant comedian and actress Anne Meara. Singing sensation Keys thinks she's got some of the good ol' Irish luck in her. "We're so gabby. This is a list of famous Catholic celebrities, ranked by popularity. His parents are Paul Kevin Jonas Sr. and Denise Jonas. In 1948, Elvis and his parents moved to Memphis, Tennessee where he attended Humes High School. Blessed Sacrament Church, founded in 1904, was the first Catholic church in the Hollywood area. Cloud plays low-key heartthrob Fez in the HBO phenomenon "Euphoria." Such productions included The Plough & The Stars, Romeo & Juliet and A Cry from Heaven. They ran out of them. He got his start doing commercials. Tell us what you think about this feature. ", "Meryl Streep wants to further research her Irish roots", http://movies2.nytimes.com/gst/movies/filmography.html?p_id=7818, "wasn't all that unusual a choice for an Irish Catholic middle-class kid growing up in Philadelphia. His breakthrough role was as the antisocial and rebel Francie Brady in Neil Jordan's acclaimed film The Butcher Boy (1997) for his which Owens won and was nominated for several awards.After this well criticized debut, he went to appear Martin McCann grew up with a brother and sister in the Falls Road, Divis Flats area of Belfast, Northern Ireland.In 2006 Lord Richard Attenborough cast McCann in his film after seeing him play Alex in a stage production of A Clockwork Orange. The Catholic church in 'terminal decline'. Journeys with George. As a gift, they went and researched my family. Kelly is also a strong believer in God. Nickolas Gene Carter was born on January 28, 1980 in Jamestown, New York, to Jane Elizabeth (Spaulding) and Robert Gene Carter. He originally started acting in the States after parting ways with BBC's "Ballykissangel.". Bill was also in U.S. President Barack Hussein Obama II was born in Honolulu, Hawaii. He has been married to Ines Glorian since March 15, 2007. Featuring famous faces from the world of music, sport and politics, here are nine Irish heroes to celebrate. His father, Barack Obama Sr., who was black, was from Alego, Kenya. John Christopher "Johnny" Depp II was born on June 9, 1963 in Owensboro, Kentucky, to Betty Sue Palmer (ne Wells), a waitress, and John Christopher Depp, a civil engineer. [33] Michelle Keegan, English actress [34] Jim Kerr, lead singer and founding member of Simple Minds [35] Rory Kinnear, English actor [36] Declan Michael Laird, actor [37] Jenny Lewis, American musician [38] Noah Lomax, American actor [10] Shane Long, Irish footballer [39] His mother's parents were fully Irish and his father's parents were the Irish Helen O'Reilly and Italian Henry De Niro. Gabriel Byrne Actor | The Usual Suspects Byrne was the first of six children, born in Dublin, Ireland. She is of German, Irish, English, French, and Shannon Elizabeth was born in Houston, Texas, the daughter of a Syrian/Lebanese father. Both of my parents are half Irish it wasn't a real strong part of my upbringing. "", https://web.archive.org/web/20071208064846/http://movies.nytimes.com/person/1548556/Armand-Assante, https://www.webcitation.org/query?url=http://www.geocities.com/budcortfanclub/Dec13-191984.html&date=2009-10-25+16:42:09, "Patrick Cronin actor and professor at East Tennessee State University", "I'm Irish, my mother was Irish, and I have a million superstitions", "Moviehole.net - Interview: Diane Keaton and Sarah Jessica Parker", "The bride's father, the hotheaded Irish-American actor Ryan O'Neal", "The blonde actress grew up with a father who was an alcoholic, as were many of her relatives and she believes her heritage has a lot to do with it. Full Catholic. Michael Fred Phelps II was born in Towson, Maryland, to Deborah Sue (Davisson), a middle school principal, and Michael Fred Phelps, a state trooper. In 2007, then-presidential hopeful Obama found out that he was part Irish. This stunning and resourceful actress has been primarily a film player thus far. He died on July 25, 1997 in Fort Worth, Texas, USA. Lovato also found out that they are 1% African, a fact that many of their followers slammed them for sharing. In this role, she is responsible for ensuring WWE's global brand strength and growth across all lines of business. He is an actor and composer, known for House Party (1990), House Party 3 (1994) and Spec Ops: The Line (2012). ANTHONY QUINN: Yes, half Irish KING: So your father was Irish? He went on to study law Bran F. O'Byrne was born on May 16, 1967 in Mullagh, County Cavan, Ireland. Whatever Filipino blood (I have) in me, it's very happy to be here.". (1897). KING: Why is that? His father was of Irish descent and his mother was of Irish and German ancestry.Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer was the largest and most powerful studio in Neil Alden Armstrong (August 5, 1930 - August 25, 2012) was an American astronaut and aeronautical engineer, and the first person to walk on the Moon. If we were together, people would look at us in a really strange way. Today, he is a member of a small sect of Catholicism called Traditionalist Catholicism. Phil Lynott Singer, songwriter and bassist Phil Lynott of "Both my grandmothers are from Ireland and I have spent every summer in Bantry since my father, who is an artist, had the romantic idea 20 years ago to buy an old farmhouse on the west coast and renovate it. Murphy was educated at Presentation Brothers College, Cork. Kidman followed Scientology, amongst other religions, throughout the marriage. Her father is African-American and her mother, who is Caucasian, is of Italian and English/Irish/Scottish ancestry. Michelle Branch was born on July 2, 1983 in Sedona, Arizona as Michelle Jaquet DeSevren Branch. Check out this list of the most famous practicing Catholic actors, musicians, singers, footballers, Hollywood entertainers, comedians, and athletes. They have two children. By Maureen H. OConnell. Top editors give you the stories you want delivered right to your inbox each weekday. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously served as the 76th governor of Georgia from 1971 to 1975 and as a Georgia state senator from 1963 to Muhammad Ali beat more champions and top contenders than any heavyweight champion in history. She attends Hillsong Church in Los Angeles, CA. ", http://www.irishabroad.com/news/irishinamerica/columnists/Sidewalks/westsidestory.asp, "An awful lot of Americans have an Irish ancestry. Stuart Townsend was born in Howth, County Dublin in 1972. Since then, he has been involved in many films and theater productions on both sides of the Atlantic. Educated at Synge Street Catholic boys school. Anna Kendrick, perhaps best known for the "Pitch Perfect" franchise and "Into the Woods," is of Irish, Scottish, and English descent and her father's family originally had a very Irish surname. He had two older siblings, William Hitchcock (born 1890) and Patrick Dempsey has lived two charming but separate lives on film and television. Total 'Brady Bunch'family," she said to Vogue in 2008 while discussing her family and upbringing. "A Silver Fox Helps Unlock San Diegos Movie-Making Potential", "The JONAS Brothers talk purity rings & their Irish roots", "Euphoria star Angus Cloud reveals Irish family connections and how he almost moved here before lucky break", "Lea Thompson Gets In Holiday Spirit On Usa", "Italian and Irish on my dads side. Join. All I know is that as an individual, I wont allow this life the only thing I know to exist to be wasted.". Playing everything from Beckett to Shakespeare, he has appeared in theatre, TV and film constantly since 1959. He is best known for playing cops and villains on TV and movies plus his ability to do a broad range of accents.He has appeared in over 100 stage and screen productions.Richie is a member of Bobby Moresco's Actor's Eamonn Owens is an Irish actor born in Killeshandra, Ireland. They have two children. Waving the flag and singing 'When Irish Eyes Are Smiling.' Her mom, Tina Knowles-Lawson designs their glittering costumes & her dad, Mathew Knowles manages Destiny's Child. His parents were both of half English and half Irish ancestry. It was an amazing story. He is an actor and producer, known for Steel (1997), The Lego Movie (2014) and Kazaam (1996). Donald S. Fracier, Robert F. Pace, and photographer Steve Butman. Anne Meara. Her parents are Patricia Hickey (Irish-American) and Alfred Roy Carey (African-American/Venezuelan). Vanessa Anne Hudgens was born in Salinas, California. Web288. Her mother is Irish-Americanand says that Aguilera has embraced that side of herself too. In Irish comedian Dylan Moran was born in Navan, County Meath in 1971. From an exuberant, somewhat awkward charmer in college comedy films of the late 1980s and early 1990s, he has morphed spectacularly into a dreamy, wavy-haired television hunk of the new-age millennium and this Bill Murray is an American actor, comedian, and writer. 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In summer is when you really grow up," she told Independent.ie in 2010. Upon leaving school, he decided to become a Pierce Brendan Brosnan was born in Drogheda, County Louth, Ireland, to May (Smith), a nurse, and Thomas Brosnan, a carpenter. Kidman famously starred in "Far and Away" with an Irish accent alongside her then-husband Tom Cruise in 1991. When his father left Ronald Reagan had quite a prolific career, having catapulted from a Warner Bros. contract player and television star, into serving as president of the Screen Actors Guild, the governorship of California (1967-1975), and lastly, two terms as President of the United States (1981-1989).Ronald Wilson James Earl Carter Jr. (born October 1, 1924) is an American former politician who served as the 39th president of the United States from 1977 to 1981. Unlike Michael Jackson", "Bridget Moynahan a star in public with a private life", "Jerry O'Connell and his younger brother Charlie (Sliders) have always been close. ", "I'm everything. She is still practicing today, and she even wore a promise ring for a period of time. While he hasn't been as vocal about being Irish, he did get to channel his ancestors in a very small part on "Archer," playing an Irish mobster in a short scene. We come from the line of the Callaghors and, obviously, how I look, you know, I have Irish skin," Kidman said. Leonardo DiCaprio is another famous Catholic person. He is an actor and producer, known for Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993), Layer Cake (2004) and Under Siege (1992). WebGeorge Timothy Clooney was born on May 6, 1961, in Lexington, Kentucky, to Nina Bruce (ne Warren), a former beauty pageant queen, and Nick Clooney, a former anchorman "She has no need to go exploring her Irish heritage because she has always known it.". He has three younger siblings. Ben has a younger brother, actor Casey Affleck, who was born in 1975 An accomplished and striking performer, Academy Award winner Casey Affleck has established himself as a powerful leading man with performances in multiple projects.Caleb Casey McGuire Affleck-Boldt was born in Falmouth, Massachusetts. "My father identified as a Black man. "She was, 'Who is this Irish guy?' In fact, her entire family converted to Episcopalianism due to that faith's more open view towards being gay. Tell us what you think about this feature. The people there are excited because of the positive role of the Churches in peace efforts. John Felix Anthony Cena was born on April 23, 1977 in West Newbury, Massachusetts to Carol Cena and John Joseph Cena. Moving flawlessly between artistic mediums, Sheen's acting range is striking.Sheen was born Ramn Antonio Gerard Estevez in Dayton, Ohio, to Mary-Ann (Phelan), an Irish Charlie Sheen was born Carlos Irwin Estvez on September 3, 1965, in New York City. He's made this a running joke for years now, which is why his introduction at the bar was more than fitting. Several famous people were raised in the faith and many still practice the religion to this day. But before scoring the part, he was actually close to moving to Ireland with his family. Cop, priest, fireman, Brother. Political commentator Bill O'Reilly was born on September 10, 1949 in New York City, to Winifred Angela (Drake) and William James O'Reilly. Selena Gomez's parents are both Catholics, and she was raised in the faith. Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. Eleven of his album have debuted at No. Some famous actresses who are Catholic include Selena Gomez, Nicole Kidman, and Denise Richards. It's cool. His father died in a car crash three months before Bill was born. ", "Sharkey Left Troubled Brooklyn Behind To Make It In The Movies", "The oldest of a large Irish Catholic family, Julia's first step on the path to disillusion comes when her mother tells her that her birthday is in October, not September. WebIrish twins is an old phrase used to describe two siblings born to the same mother in the same calendar year or within a duration of twelve months. "A lot of people believe I'm part Jamaican, though I'm not. They have one child. After Tom Vaughan-Lawlor was born on November 4, 1977 in Dublin, Ireland. I dont know if I believe in God. When she was a teenager, her parents divorced, Clint Eastwood was born May 31, 1930 in San Francisco, the son of Clinton Eastwood Sr., a bond salesman and later manufacturing executive for Georgia-Pacific Corporation, and Ruth Wood (ne Margret Ruth Runner), a housewife turned IBM clerk. The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug. During the press tour for "Oblivion" in 2013, Cruise made the rounds visiting Ireland and learned even more about his ancestry. Anne Hathaway was raised by Catholic parents, and, in her teens, she even considered becoming a nun. To be included in this list, the person must have a Wikipedia article and references showing the person is Irish American and a notable actor. ", "Ellen Pompeo: strength and tenacity from a challenging early life", http://fans.papervixen.net/reilly/john.php?bio, "So where does Mary come from? She is of mostly Irish descent, along with English, German, and French. He has been married to Marissa McMahon since September 14, 1996. He brought his faith to the big screen with his 2004 film The Passion of the Christ. The fifth of nine children, he was born William James Murray in Wilmette, Illinois, to Lucille (Collins), a mailroom clerk, and Edward Joseph Murray II, who sold lumber. He has been married to Marie Mullen since 1990. Mariah attended Greenlawn's Harborfields High School. He was the younger brother of Nick Carter (the Backstreet Boys) and had three sisters.He began his music career at age seven, singing lead for the band "Dead End" for two years. 301. r/Catholicism. He was one of five children and the only son. His parents Michael and Fidelma Murray sent him to the Billie Barry when he was six, and within two weeks he landed a Tesco television ad. He Vince McMahon, Chairman of the Board & Chief Executive Officer of WWE, Inc. (WWE), is a third-generation promoter who has made WWE into the global phenomenon it is today.As a pioneer in the television syndication business, a recognized television personality throughout the world, a visionary Shane McMahon was born on January 15, 1970 in Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA. "My name is Barack Obama, of the Moneygall Obamas, and I've come home to find the apostrophe we lost somewhere along the way,"he said. Alicia Beyonc Giselle Knowles was born on September 4, 1981 in Houston, Texas. I will double check to make sure. "It was incredible. "We just gab and the movie was interfering with our conversations.". During his press tour for "From Paris With Love," Travolta talked about how well he'd gotten along with his cast-mate and Irish actor Jonathan Rhys Meyers. Emily Ratajkowski, Robert De Niro, and Mariah Carey are just some celebrities who have Irish roots Getty/ iStock Bet you never knew these celebrities Her stage name, Wilde, was even chosen because of the Irish poet Oscar Wilde. When you think of Kidman, the first thing you think of might be her Australian accent. Last Sundays edition had several worthwhile topics covered even in the first half hour. He then Jeffrey Nero Hardy is an American professional wrestler and musician. Christopher Shannon, a Christendom College history professor, said the Irish were the most powerful ethnic group in the Catholic Church in the U.S. during a wave He took great attention to Irish play writers such as Samuel Beckett, which eventually led to him performing in his high Jonathan Rhys Meyers was born Jonathan Michael Meyers on July 27, 1977, in Dublin, Ireland, to Mary Geraldine (Meyers) and John O'Keeffe, a musician. Her parents counter that it wasn't especially rigid. Before "Jersey Shore", she attended Columbia High School and New York Institute of Technology. Web15 celebrities you might not know are Jewish Max Kalnitz Updated Jack Black, Harrison Ford, and Zoe Kravitz. Started acting aged 8 in the Gaiety Theatre in Dublin. He has been married to Kennya Baldwin since June 10, 1990. 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