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John Ireland

John Ireland

Actor·1914–1992·Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

15 horror credits

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.

Actor15 films

Waxwork II: Lost in Time

Waxwork II: Lost in Time

King Arthur

1992 2.0
Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat

Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat

Jefferson

1991
The Graveyard Story

The Graveyard Story

Dr. McGregor

1991
Terror Night

Terror Night

Lance Hayward

1989
Miami Golem

Miami Golem

Anderson

1985
Incubus

Incubus

Hank Walden

1982
Satan's Cheerleaders

Satan's Cheerleaders

Sheriff B.L.Z. Bubb

1977
Welcome to Arrow Beach

Welcome to Arrow Beach

Sheriff Duke Bingham

1974
The Phantom of Hollywood

The Phantom of Hollywood

Lt. Gifford

1974
The House of Seven Corpses

The House of Seven Corpses

Eric Hartman

1974
One on Top of the Other

One on Top of the Other

Inspector Wald

1969
Carnal Circuit

Carnal Circuit

Richard Salinger

1969
Day of the Nightmare

Day of the Nightmare

Sgt. Dave Harmon

1965
I Saw What You Did

I Saw What You Did

Steve Marak

1965
The Glass Cage

The Glass Cage

Pel Pelham

1955