Questions of star wattage, career longevity and, inevitably, national identity all factor into our list of green screen iconsDrawing up a list of the best Irish film actors, the criteria are unavoidably slippery. So we must conclude they can fairly compete both in this race and in any assessment of English film actors. Our top-rating actor is the most incandescent Irish star to trouble the Hollywood heavens during their busiest years. Colm Meaney (b 1953)It may still be the law that no Irish film can be made without Glasnevin’s finest being at least given the option. Richard Harris (1930-2002)Was named best actor at Cannes for his work on This Sporting Life, kick-starting a decade (or two) of hellraising.

Source: The Irish Times June 13, 2020 04:01 UTC