Known For
Writing
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10 titles
Brendan Behan
Biography
Brendan Behan (1923-1964) was an Irish writer, one of the most popular Irish literary figures in his time. A former political militant, he spent much of his youth in prison. After his release, he established himself as a playwright, writing in both English and Irish. He had a lifelong struggle with alcoholism, leading to his death at the age of forty-one. His memoir Borstal Boy and play The Quare Fellow have been adapted into films.
Known For
Filmography
Brendan Behan: The Roaring Boy
Himself
Borstal Boy
Author
Gisslan
Author
A Hungry Feeling: The Life and Death of Brendan Behan
Self
Die Geisel
Author
Omnibus
Self
The Quare Fellow
Author
Small World
Self
Monitor
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Self