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Marie Kean

Actor

Marie Kean

Born June 27, 1918 in Rush, Dublin, IrelandDied December 29, 199321 films

Marie Kean was an Irish stage and screen actress, with a career spanning over 40 years, The Stage called her one of Ireland's most impressive actresses, and "an artist of considerable emotional depth and theatrical command."

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Barry Lyndon posterFirst watchBarry Lyndon19758.0as Barry's MotherAn Irish rogue uses his cunning and wit to work his way up the social classes of 18th century England, transforming himself from the humble Redmond Barry into the noble Barry Lyndon.View film

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Cul-de-sac poster6.7Cul-de-sac1966Ryan's Daughter poster7.1Ryan's Daughter1970The Dead poster6.9The Dead1987

Filmography

21 films as actor
  1. 1996Samuel Beckett: As the Story Was ToldVoice
  2. 1987The Lonely Passion of Judith HearneMrs. Rice
  3. 1987The Rockingham ShootMrs. Reilly
  4. 1987The DeadMrs. Malins
  5. 1982AngelMae
  6. 1979MacbethFirst Witch
  7. 1975Barry LyndonBarry's Mother
  8. 1970Ryan's DaughterMrs. McCardle
  9. 1968Great CatherinePrincess Dashkoff
  10. 1967The ConfessionMaggie Maloney
  11. 1966The Fighting Prince of DonegalThe Mother
  12. 1966Cul-de-sacMarion Fairweather
  13. 1964Girl with Green EyesJosie Hannigan
  14. 1962Stork Talk
  15. 1962The Quare FellowMrs. O'Hara
  16. 1961The Big GambleCynthia
  17. 1960A Terrible BeautyMrs. Matia Devlin (the publican)
  18. 1960Sally's Irish RogueEllen Carey
  19. 1959Broth of a BoyMolly Lehane
  20. 1958RooneyMrs O'Flynn
  21. 1956JacquelineMrs. Flannagan