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Ray McBride
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Born | 1953 |
Died | 27 July 2021 (aged 69) Claddagh, Galway, Ireland
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Ray McBride (born in 1952 – died on 27 July 2021) was a talented Irish dancer and a well-known actor. He performed on stage, in movies, and on television.
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About Ray McBride
Early Life and Talents
Ray McBride was born in Bohermore, a part of Galway, Ireland. He went to Claddagh national school and later to St Mary's College, Galway. From a young age, Ray showed great skill in Irish dancing. He won many All-Ireland medals at different dancing competitions called feiseanna.
While in high school, Ray also became very interested in running. He was so good that he earned a scholarship to East Tennessee State University in the United States. He won a gold medal in the 3,000 metres steeplechase race at the Catholic Student Games in Madrid. Later, he won more gold medals in the 800 metres and 1,500 metres races at the Tailteann Games in Dublin.
During his time in Tennessee, Ray studied speech and drama. This is where he first discovered his passion for acting.
A Career in Acting
Ray McBride returned to Galway in 1978. He joined a new acting group called the Druid Theatre Company. For the next 20 years, Ray had a very busy career. He acted in many plays, appeared in films, and was seen on television shows. He became a familiar face in Irish entertainment.
His Later Years
In 1999, Ray McBride faced a serious illness. This illness affected his ability to speak and his balance, which made it difficult for him to continue his acting career as much as before. Ray McBride passed away on 27 July 2021.
Films and TV Shows
Ray McBride acted in several movies and television series. Here are some of them:
- Reefer and the Model (1988) – He played a character named Badger.
- Into the West (1992) – He was Mr Murphy in this film.
- Ballykissangel (1998, TV series) – He appeared as Tom in this popular show.
- Pete's Meteor (1998) – He played Mr Keane.
- Love and Rage (1998) – He was the 3 Card Trickster.
- Angela's Ashes (1999) – He played the Mill Foreman in this movie.