Eileen Crowe facts for kids

Eileen Aice Izabella Crowe (born March 2, 1899 – died May 8, 1978) was a well-known Irish actress. She was born in Dublin, Ireland. Eileen Crowe was married to Peter Judge, who was also an actor. He was famous by his stage name, F. J. McCormick.

Who Was Eileen Crowe?

Eileen Crowe was a talented actress from Ireland. She had a very long career in acting. She worked for nearly 50 years at the famous Abbey Theatre in Dublin. She also appeared in many films.

Her Early Life

Eileen Crowe was born Alice Izabella Crowe. She was born on Carlingford Terrace in Drumcondra, Dublin. Her parents were Moses Crowe and Therese Eglinton. Eileen was one of ten children in her family. Her father was a grocer.

Eileen's Acting Career

Eileen Crowe started her acting journey at the Abbey School of Acting. She made her first stage appearance in 1921. This was in a play called The Revolutionist. She played the main character, Nora Mangan.

She worked at the Abbey Theatre from 1921 until 1970. During this time, she acted in many plays. Some of her notable roles included The Marriage of Columbine (1921) and Juno and the Paycock (1924). She also toured Northern Ireland and England for six months with the play Peg O' My Heart.

Eileen Crowe also acted in films. Her first film was The Land of her Fathers in 1925. She continued to make movies until 1964. Her last film role was in Girl with Green Eyes.

Famous Plays and Films

Eileen Crowe appeared in many plays by Irish writer Teresa Deevy. These included A Disciple (1931) and Katie Roche (which she performed several times). She also acted in Temporal Powers (1932) and The Reapers (1930).

Some of her well-known films include:

• The Plough and the Stars (1936)
• The Quiet Man (1952)
• Home is the Hero (1959)
• Girl with Green Eyes (1964)

Her Family Life

In 1924, Eileen Crowe met her future husband, Peter Judge. They met while working on a play called Grasshopper. Peter Judge was also an actor, known as F.J. McCormick. They got married in 1925. Eileen and Peter had two children together, a daughter and a son.

Later Years and Passing

Eileen Crowe played her last role as Miss Hatty in the play Grogan and the Ferret. After this, she retired from acting.

She passed away on May 8, 1978, at the age of 79. Eileen Crowe was buried next to her husband in the Deansgrange Cemetery in Blackrock, County Dublin, Ireland. She is remembered as a dedicated actress and a devoted wife.

Film Roles