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Micheál MacLiammóir (1899–1978)

Actor | Writer | Producer

Micheal MacLimmoir was a theatrical giant who dominated Irish theatre for over 50 years. Actor, designer, playwright and brilliant raconteur he was very much his own creation. He cut an imposing figure under the spotlight and in real life dressed flamboyantly wearing full make-up at all times and a jet black hairpiece... See full bio »

Born:

Alfred Willmore
in Kilburn, London, England, UK

Died:

(age 78) in Dublin, Ireland
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Filmography

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1971 What's the Matter with Helen?
Hamilton Starr (as Micheal Mac Liammóir)
 
1970 The Kremlin Letter
Sweet Alice
 
1968 30 Is a Dangerous Age, Cynthia
Irish storyteller
 
1963 Tom Jones
Narrator (voice) (as Micheál Mac Liammóir)
 
1960 On Trial (TV series)
Oscar Wilde
– Oscar Wilde (1960) … Oscar Wilde
 
1960 ITV Television Playhouse (TV series)
– A Holiday Abroad (1960)
 
1959 Tolka Row (TV movie)
Dan Dempsey
 
1958 The Verdict Is Yours (TV series)
Leon Cordoza
– Queen vs Cordoza: Part 3 (1958) … Leon Cordoza
– Queen vs Cordoza: Part 2 (1958) … Leon Cordoza
– Queen vs Cordoza: Part 1 (1958) … Leon Cordoza
 
1957 Hour of Mystery (TV series)
Edward Sarclet
– Duet for Two Hands (1957) … Edward Sarclet
 
1953 King Lear (TV movie)
Poor Tom (as Micheal MacLiammoir)
 
1953 Omnibus (TV series)
Poor Tom
– King Lear (1953) … Poor Tom
 
1952 Othello
Iago
 
1948 Great Catherine (TV movie)
Prince Patiomkin
 
1911 Henry VIII (short)
 
Show ShowWriter (1 title)
1986 The Importance of Being Oscar (TV movie) (segment "The Importance of Being Oscar")
 
Show ShowProducer (1 title)
1953 Return to Glennascaul (short) (producer - as Micheál Mac Liammóir)
 
Show ShowSelf (4 titles)
1982 Arena (TV series documentary)
Himself - Interviewee
– The Orson Welles Story (1982) … Himself - Interviewee (uncredited)
 
1965 The Eamonn Andrews Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.14 (1965) … Himself
 
1963 A... is for Apple (short)
Himself - Narrator
 
???? My Most Unforgettable Character as Told by... Carroll O'Connor (TV documentary)
 
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1993 In Flags or Flitters: Pictures of Dublin (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1991 The Complete Citizen Kane (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1978 Filming 'Othello' (documentary)
Iago
 
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Personal Details

Other Works:

(1964) He acted in the one-man show of Oscar Wilde's play, "The Importance of Being Earnest," at the Gate Theatre Tour in London, England. See more »

Publicity Listings:

3 Print Biographies  | See more »

Alternate Names:

Micheal Mac Liammóir | Micheál Mac Liammóir | Micheal MacLiammoir | Alfred Willmore
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

Life is a long rehearsal for a play that is never produced. See more »

Trivia:

A young Simon Callow was MacLiammoir's dresser when the actor was touring with his one man show, The Importance of Being Oscar, in Ireland. See more »

Star Sign:

Scorpio