Jim Bartley (actor) facts for kids
Jim Bartley is a well-known Irish actor. He was born in 1945. Many people know him best for playing Bela Doyle in the Irish TV show Fair City. He has been part of this popular show since 1990.
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Jim Bartley's Acting Career
Jim Bartley has appeared in many television shows and films. Besides Fair City, he acted in other TV series like The Bill, Coronation Street, and Z-Cars. He also had roles in movies such as War of the Buttons and The Pink Panther Strikes Again. His long career shows how much he loves acting.
Personal Life and Family
Jim Bartley married actress Barbara Brennan in 1973. They had two children, Emmet and Eva. The couple separated in 1984. Sadly, their son Emmet passed away in 1987 when he was nine years old. Their daughter, Eva, also became an actress, following in her parents' footsteps. Jim Bartley now lives with his partner Helen Cahill in Tallaght, County Dublin.
Health and Showbiz Celebration
Jim Bartley has taken breaks from acting sometimes for health reasons. In 2013, a special part of The Late Late Show was dedicated to him. This segment celebrated his amazing 55 years in the entertainment world. It was a big moment to honor his long and successful career.
Partial Filmography
- Ulysses (1967) - Private Carr
- Underground (1970) - First Maquis
- The Pink Panther Strikes Again (1976) - Second Police Escort on Train (uncredited)
- The Fantasist (1986) - Hugh Teeling
- Taffin (1988) - Conway
- Joyriders (1988) - Tony
- Fatal Inheritance (1993) - Quinn
- War of the Buttons (1994) - Fergus' Stepfather
See also
- List of longest-serving soap opera actors#Ireland
