Irene Dailey facts for kids
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Irene Dailey
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| Born | September 12, 1920 New York City, U.S.
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| Died | September 24, 2008 (aged 88) Santa Rosa, California, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actress |
| Relatives | Dan Dailey (brother) |
| Awards | Sarah Siddons Award (1971) / Drama Desk Award for Rooms (1966) |
Irene Dailey (born September 12, 1920 – died September 24, 2008) was a talented American actress. She performed on stage, in movies, and on television. She was known for her strong performances and won several awards during her long career.
About Irene Dailey
Irene Dailey was born in New York City. Her parents were Helen Theresa and Daniel James Dailey. She had a brother named Dan Dailey, who also became a famous actor.
Irene loved acting and worked hard. She won the 1966 Drama Desk Award for her amazing work in a play called Rooms. She also played Nettie Cleary in the original Broadway show The Subject Was Roses (1964). This play won a Tony Award, which is a very important award for theater. She acted in many other Broadway plays too, like Idiot's Delight and You Know I Can't Hear You When the Water's Running.
In 1969, Irene joined the cast of a popular TV show called The Edge of Night. She played Pamela Stewart, a character who was often causing trouble. In 1971, she won the Sarah Siddons Award for her theater work in Chicago.
Irene became very well-known for her role as Liz Matthews on the TV soap opera Another World. She joined the show in 1974 and played the character for many years. Liz Matthews was a main character, often called "Aunt Liz." She was sometimes a bit nosy but also very caring.
Irene's acting on Another World was highly praised. She won a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Actress in 1979. This is a big award for daytime TV shows. Even after her main role ended in 1986, she came back for special appearances until 1994.
After her time on Another World, Irene returned to Broadway. She received great reviews for her role as a nurse in the play The Father. She also appeared in several movies. Some of her film roles included No Way to Treat a Lady (1968), Five Easy Pieces (1970), and The Amityville Horror (1979).
Irene Dailey was a private person. She never married and did not have any children. She was a lifelong supporter of the Democratic Party and practiced the Catholic faith.
Irene Dailey passed away on September 24, 2008. She was 88 years old. She died from colon cancer in Santa Rosa, California.
Images for kids
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Irene Dailey with Martin Sheen in The Subject Was Roses
