Milo O'Shea facts for kids
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Milo O'Shea
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O'Shea in 1967
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| Born | 2 June 1926 |
| Died | 2 April 2013 (aged 86) |
| Cause of death | Short illness |
| Nationality | Irish-American |
| Citizenship | Ireland, United States |
| Alma mater | Synge Street |
| Occupation | Actor, personality |
| Years active | 1940–2005 |
| Known for | Leopold Bloom in Ulysses |
| Home town | Dublin, Ireland |
| Spouse(s) |
Maureen Toal
(m. 1952–1974)(divorced), Kitty Sullivan (m.?-2013) (his death) |
| Children | With Toal: Colm O'Shea, Steven O'Shea |
Milo O'Shea (born June 2, 1926 – died April 2, 2013) was a famous actor from Ireland and the United States. He was well-known for playing Leopold Bloom in the movie Ulysses. He also appeared in many other films and TV shows during his long career.
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Early Life and Background
Milo O'Shea was born in Dublin, Irish Free State, on June 2, 1926. He went to school at Synge Street. Milo O'Shea was married to Kitty Sullivan until he passed away in 2013.
Acting Career Highlights
Milo O'Shea had a very busy acting career. He starred as Leopold Bloom in the 1967 movie Ulysses. This film was based on a famous book.
Notable Movie Roles
In the 1960s, O'Shea played several memorable movie characters. He was the kind Friar Laurence in Franco Zeffirelli's Romeo and Juliet. This movie was made in 1968. He also played the bad guy, Dr. Durand Durand, in the movie Barbarella. This film also came out in 1968. Dr. Durand Durand was a villain who tried to harm the main character.
In 1984, O'Shea played Dr. Durand Durand again. This was for a concert movie called Arena. The band Duran Duran was named after his character. He also played Inspector Boot in the 1973 horror movie Theatre of Blood.
Television Appearances
Milo O'Shea was also active in American TV shows. He had a supporting role as a judge in the movie The Verdict. This film starred Paul Newman. He also appeared in an episode of The Golden Girls in 1987. Later, he played Chief Justice Roy Ashland in the TV series The West Wing.
In 1992, O'Shea was a guest star in the final episode of Season 10 of the TV show Cheers. In 1995, he appeared in an episode of Frasier. This show was a spin-off from Cheers. He also appeared in the first episode of Early Edition.
Later Life and Passing
Milo O'Shea lived in New York City, New York. He became a citizen of the United States. He passed away on April 2, 2013, in Manhattan, New York, at the age of 86.
See also
In Spanish: Milo O'Shea para niños
