Irish actor, dramatist, and screenwriter (1934–2024)
This article is about the author and playwright. For the hurler, see Bryan Phelan.
Brian Phelan
Phelan as Grimshaw on H.M.S. Defiant, 1962
Born
(1934-12-02)2 December 1934
Dublin, Irish Free State
Died
8 May 2024(2024-05-08) (aged 89)
Occupation(s)
Actor, dramatist, screenwriter
Years active
1956–2002
Spouse
Jan Heppell
(m. 1960; div. 1964)
Partner
Dorothy Bromiley (1963–2024; her death)
Awards
CableACE Award (1987)
Website
brianphelan.org.uk
Brian Phelan (2 December 1934 – 8 May 2024) was a Canadian-based Irish actor, dramatist, and screenwriter.
His film work included The Criminal (1960), The Kitchen (1961) and The Soldier's Tale (1964), while his screenwriting included The Knockback (two parts, 1985), and The Treaty (1991).[1]
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