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Poll: The Oscars: Irish Movie Characters' Pot of Gold?

A poll by urbanemovies
Which Oscar-winning movie character of Irish descent* is your all-time favorite? * character ethnicity determined by historical fact, story line, character back story or surname assumption

Discuss the topic here.

Results of 696 votes:

  1. 1.

    Robin Williams in Good Will Hunting (1997)

     
    Sean Maguire, 1998 Best Supporting Actor
  2. 2.

    Sean Connery in The Untouchables (1987)

     
    Jim Malone, 1988 Best Supporting Actor
  3. 3.

    Jack Nicholson in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975)

     
    R.P. McMurphy, 1976 Best Actor
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