Quick Facts
Born:
1918-10-13
Birthplace:
Dublin, Ireland
Credits:
56 Total Roles
Jack MacGowran
Acting
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Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. John Joseph "Jack" MacGowran (October 13, 1918 – January 31, 1973) was an Irish character actor, whose last film role was as the alcoholic director Burke Dennings in The Exorcist. He was probably best known for his work with Samuel Beckett.
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Known For
The Exorcist
Burke Dennings
Doctor Zhivago
Petya
The Fearless Vampire Killers
Professor Abronsius
The Quiet Man
Ignatius Feeney
Cul-de-sac
Albie
Tom Jones
Partridge
Darby O'Gill and the Little People
Phadrig Oge
The Avengers
Professor Poole
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | The Exorcist MOVIE | Burke Dennings |
| 1972 | The Shadow of a Gunman MOVIE | Seumas Shields |
| 1972 | Banacek TV | Michele Lanier |
| 1970 | King Lear MOVIE | Fool |
| 1970 | A Day at the Beach MOVIE | Collector |
| 1970 | Start the Revolution Without Me MOVIE | Jacques |
| 1970 | The Yin and the Yang of Mr. Go MOVIE | Leo Zimmerman |
| 1969 | Age of Consent MOVIE | Nat Kelly |
| 1969 | Wonderwall MOVIE | Prof. Oscar Collins |
| 1968 | There's a Hole in Your Dustbin, Delilah MOVIE | 'Cheese and Egg' C.E. Petty |