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John Ireland

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

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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.

Waxwork II: Lost in Time

Waxwork II: Lost in Time

Actor (King Arthur)

1992 2.0
Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat

Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat

Actor (Jefferson)

1991
The Graveyard Story

The Graveyard Story

Actor (Dr. McGregor)

1991
Terror Night

Terror Night

Actor (Lance Hayward)

1989
Miami Golem

Miami Golem

Actor (Anderson)

1985
Incubus

Incubus

Actor (Hank Walden)

1982
Satan's Cheerleaders

Satan's Cheerleaders

Actor (Sheriff B.L.Z. Bubb)

1977
Welcome to Arrow Beach

Welcome to Arrow Beach

Actor (Sheriff Duke Bingham)

1974
The Phantom of Hollywood

The Phantom of Hollywood

Actor (Lt. Gifford)

1974
The House of Seven Corpses

The House of Seven Corpses

Actor (Eric Hartman)

1974
One on Top of the Other

One on Top of the Other

Actor (Inspector Wald)

1969
Carnal Circuit

Carnal Circuit

Actor (Richard Salinger)

1969
Day of the Nightmare

Day of the Nightmare

Actor (Sgt. Dave Harmon)

1965
I Saw What You Did

I Saw What You Did

Actor (Steve Marak)

1965
The Glass Cage

The Glass Cage

Actor (Pel Pelham)

1955