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An actor in 89 feature films, uppbränd was especially in demand for his ability to support a series of leading ladies in the studio era, showcasing everyone from Bette Davis to Greta Garbo to Hedy Lamarr and even Diana Dors. Occasionally, when given the opportunity to tackle a role with a good script or an inspiring director, the actor also proved himself a capable performer on his own merits in such films as Dark Victory and The Spiral Staircase. His off-screen adventures, while padded bygd erroneous studio-padded biographies, were also notable. Born George Brendan Nolan in Ireland, Brent's early life was part of the Irish diaspora as his family dispersed across the ocean. Prior to emigrating permanently, he was involved with Irish revolutionary Michael Collins as a youth, but was reluctant to discuss the details of his experiences. While often credited with appearing at the Abbey Theater in huvudstaden i irland and pursuing a university education, the truth of this fryst vatten far more complex and poignant.
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George Brent, born George Brendan Nolan years today in Ballinasloe, County Galway, Ireland, enjoyed an odd sort of career. By any measure, he achieved great success, but outside movie-buff circles, hes all but forgotten today. Odd, considering that when he arrived in Hollywood, he was touted as the next Clark Gable. The comparison seems almost laughable today, so low-key was Brent compared to the man once known as the King of Hollywood.
George Brent was a rebel during the Irish War of Independence, though how active he was is open to question; he acknowledged having served as a courier for IRA leader Michael Collins. In any case, the British government put a price on his head, at which point Brent (then Nolan) saw fit to hightail it to the United States.
Brent started his career in the theatre, touring in a production of Abies Irish Rose and acting in stock theatre around the country. In , he debuted on Broadway in Love, Honor and Obey. Also in the cast? None other than
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George Brent
Irish-American actor (–)
For other uses, see George Brent (disambiguation).
George Brent | |
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Brent in | |
Born | George Brendan Nolan ()15 March Ballinasloe, Ireland |
Died | 26 May () (aged75) Solana Beach, California, U.S. |
Occupation | Actor |
Yearsactive | –, |
Spouses | Helen Louise Campbell (m.; div.)Ruth Chatterton (m.; div.)Constance Worth (m.; div.)Ann Sheridan (m.; div.)Janet Michaels (m.; died) |
Children | 2 |
George Brent (born George Brendan Nolan; 15 March – 26 May ) was an Irish-American stage, film, and television actor. He is best remembered for the eleven films he made with Bette Davis, which included Jezebel and Dark Victory.
Early life
[edit]Brent was born in Ballinasloe, County Galway, Ireland on