- Born
- Died
- Height6′ 5″ (1.96 m)
- Edward Aylward was born on November 22, 1913 in Knockmoylan, Mullinavat, Co. Kilkenny, Ireland. He was an actor, known for Captain Lightfoot (1955). He was married to Maureen Brennan. He died on April 13, 1974 in Dublin, Ireland.
- SpouseMaureen Brennan(? - April 13, 1974) (his death, 5 children)
- Was Chief Superintendant in the Gardai (Irish Police). He was chosen to appear in the film "Captain Lightfoot" because of his height. The film studio looked for the biggest police officer they could find in Ireland to play the part of Big Tom, and at 6ft 5, he fitted the bill.
- In his time in the Gardai, he protected the then Prime Minister of Ireland, Jack Lynch, and they became good friends.
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