Shay Duffin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Shay Duffin
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| Born | 26 February 1931 |
| Died | 23 April 2010 (aged 79) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1976–2007 |
| Children | Laura, Linda, Ruth, Susan |
Shay Duffin (born February 26, 1931 – died April 23, 2010) was an actor from Ireland. He was known for playing many different kinds of characters in movies and on stage. You might remember him from the 1993 film Leprechaun where he acted with Jennifer Aniston. He also had a part in the very famous 1997 movie Titanic.
Shay Duffin's Acting Career
Shay Duffin was born in Dublin, Ireland. He became well-known for his acting skills. He often played interesting and unique characters in the movies and plays he was in.
His Famous Stage Play
One of Shay Duffin's most famous works was a one-man play. It was called Brendan Behan: Confessions of An Irish Rebel. In this play, Shay Duffin wrote the script and also played the main character, Brendan Behan. Brendan Behan was a famous Irish writer. This play helped show off Shay Duffin's talent as both a writer and an actor.
Music Recordings
Shay Duffin also made a music recording related to his famous play.
- 1972: Shay Duffin Is Brendan Behan (Potato Records / POT 3202)
Movies and TV Shows
Shay Duffin appeared in many movies and television shows during his career. Here are some of the films and TV episodes he was a part of:
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1977 | The White Buffalo | Tim Brady (Bartender) | |
| 1978 | Bloodbrothers | Banion's Bar Man #5 | |
| 1979 | Butch and Sundance: The Early Days | Mint Train Engineer | |
| 1979 | The Main Event | Fight Announcer | |
| 1979 | The Frisco Kid | O'Leary | |
| 1980 | The Baltimore Bullet | Big Al | |
| 1980 | Raging Bull | Ring Announcer - Janiro Fight | |
| 1983 | 10 to Midnight | Nestor | |
| 1992 | Memoirs of an Invisible Man | Patrick | |
| 1992 | Newsies | Captain McSwain | |
| 1992 | The Public Eye | Chief of Police | |
| 1993 | Leprechaun | Dan O'Grady | |
| 1994 | Star Trek: The Next Generation | Ned Quint | Episode: Sub Rosa |
| 1995 | Number One Fan | Bartender | |
| 1996 | Precious Find | Poker Player #1 | |
| 1996 | Head Above Water | Policeman | |
| 1997 | Titanic | Pubkeeper | |
| 2003 | Seabiscuit | Sunny Fitzsimmons | |
| 2006 | The Still Life | Bartender | |
| 2006 | The Departed | Bartender at Brasserie | |
| 2007 | Beowulf | Scylding's Watch |
