Brendan Behan
Known For: Writing
Biography
Brendan Behan (1923-1964) was an Irish writer, one of the most popular Irish literary figures in his time. A former political militant, he spent much of his youth in prison. After his release, he established himself as a playwright, writing in both English and Irish. He had a lifelong struggle with alcoholism, leading to his death at the age of forty-one. His memoir Borstal Boy and play The Quare Fellow have been adapted into films.
Filmography
2014
- Brendan Behan: The Roaring Boy as Himself
2001
- Borstal Boy ... (Author)
1996
- Gisslan ... (Author)
1977
- Die Geisel ... (Author)
1967
- Omnibus as Self
1962
- The Quare Fellow ... (Author)
1958
- Small World as Self
1957
- Tonight Starring Jack Paar as Self