Biography
John Benjamin Ireland was a Canadian-American actor and film director. He was nominated for an Academy Award for his performance in All the King's Men (1949), making him the first Vancouver-born actor to receive an Academy Award nomination. Ireland was a supporting actor in several famous Western films such as My Darling Clementine (1946), Red River (1948), Vengeance Valley (1951), and Gunfight at the O.K. Corral (1957). His other notable film roles were in 55 Days at Peking (1963), The Adventurers (1970), and Farewell, My Lovely (1975). Ireland also appeared in many television series, notably The Cheaters (1960–1962). He was given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his contribution to the TV industry.
Known For
Spartacus
Crixus
Villa Rides
Client in Barber Shop (uncredited)
The Fall of the Roman Emp...
Ballomar
Queen Bee
Judson Prentiss
The Big Parade of Comedy
Captain Calbern in 'A Southern Yankee' (arch. foot.) (uncred.)
The Scarf
John Howard Barrington
A Walk in the Sun
Pfc. Windy Craven
Salon Kitty
Cliff
55 Days at Peking
Sgt. Harry
The Courage of Kavik, the...
George Hunter