Patrick Bedford facts for kids
Patrick Bedford (born May 30, 1932, in Dublin, Ireland – died November 20, 1999, in New York City, United States) was a talented actor from Ireland. He performed in many plays on stage and also appeared on television.
He started his acting journey in the 1950s at the Gate Theatre in Dublin. There, he acted in plays by famous writers like Chekhov, Shaw, and Shakespeare. Later, he moved to England and continued his work on stage and in TV shows in London.
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A Star on Broadway
Patrick Bedford became well-known for his role in the play Philadelphia, Here I Come! by Brian Friel. He was part of the very first show in Dublin in 1964. The play then moved to London and later to Broadway in New York City.
Tony Award Nomination
His amazing performance in Philadelphia, Here I Come! earned him a special honor. He was nominated for a Tony Award in 1965. The Tony Awards are like the Oscars for theatre, recognizing the best performances on Broadway. He also won an Outer Circle Critics Award for his role.
Film and Television Roles
Besides his stage work, Patrick Bedford also appeared in several films and TV shows.
TV Appearances
In 1965, he had an important role in a science fiction TV show called Undermind in the UK. He also appeared in other TV plays.
Movie Roles
He had a small part in the 1965 film Chimes at Midnight, directed by the famous Orson Welles. A few years later, in 1967, he had a main role alongside actress Sandy Dennis in the movie Up the Down Staircase. This film was about life in a high school in New York City. He also appeared in the 1976 film The Next Man.
Later Career in the US
After his success, Patrick Bedford mostly worked in theatre in the United States. He performed in many plays both on and off Broadway in New York City.
Notable Stage Plays
He was in the first performance of Tennessee Williams's last play, Small Craft Warnings, in New York in 1972. He also acted in another play by Brian Friel called The Mundy Scheme in New York in 1969. A fun fact is that he played John Adams in a musical called 1776, which toured across the country. Throughout his career, Patrick Bedford acted in over 200 different stage productions!
His Final Years
Patrick Bedford passed away on November 20, 1999, in Manhattan, New York City. He was 67 years old and died from cancer.
