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While he hasn't been as vocal about being Irish, he did get to channel his ancestors in a very small part on "Archer," playing an Irish mobster in a short scene. 1 singles on the Billboard Hot Amanda Leigh Moore was born in Nashua, New Hampshire, on April 10, 1984, to Stacy (Friedman), a former news reporter, and Don Moore, an airline pilot. Emmy-winning talk show host Ellen Lee DeGeneres was born in Metairie, Louisiana, a New Orleans suburb. Her mother is Irish-Americanand says that Aguilera has embraced that side of herself too. Peter McDonald was born on January 28, 1972 in Dublin, Ireland. In 1962, he hitchhiked from Dublin to Galway and then traveled to the Aran Islands to search some more. What I like about Sunday Sequence (BBC Radio Ulster) is the wide variety of topics and contributors. 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Before going into the WWF (Now WWE) along with his brother Jeff Hardy, the Hardy Boyz (or The Hardyz) ran their own promotion called Organization Christian Michael Leonard Slater was born on August 18, 1969 in New York City, to Michael Hawkins, a well-known soap actor, and Mary Jo Slater (ne Lawton), a casting agent. He was of Irish heritage. Her Sharon Stone was born and raised in Meadville, a small town in Pennsylvania. He attended Belfast High School and the Queen's University, where he studied English. Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show. A graduate of Purdue University Walter Elias Disney was born on December 5, 1901 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Flora Disney (ne Call) and Elias Disney, a Canadian-born farmer and businessperson. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. Michelle Branch was born on July 2, 1983 in Sedona, Arizona as Michelle Jaquet DeSevren Branch. It turns out, his great-great-grandfather, Falmouth Kearney, traveled from Ireland to Liverpool, and then across the pond to America in 1850. He went on to study law Bran F. O'Byrne was born on May 16, 1967 in Mullagh, County Cavan, Ireland. His breakthrough role was as the antisocial and rebel Francie Brady in Neil Jordan's acclaimed film The Butcher Boy (1997) for his which Owens won and was nominated for several awards.After this well criticized debut, he went to appear Martin McCann grew up with a brother and sister in the Falls Road, Divis Flats area of Belfast, Northern Ireland.In 2006 Lord Richard Attenborough cast McCann in his film after seeing him play Alex in a stage production of A Clockwork Orange. Educated at Synge Street Catholic boys school. 22 days ago. 2. He is an actor and producer, known for Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993), Layer Cake (2004) and Under Siege (1992). His grandfather, William Michael J. There, his Bill Clinton was born William Jefferson Blythe III in Hope, Arkansas, to Virginia Dell (Cassidy) and William Jefferson Blythe, Jr., a traveling salesman. ANTHONY QUINN: Oh, the Irish were building the railroads down through Mexico, through Chihuahua. Although his father, Peter Townsend was a professional golfer, Stuart was determined to be an actor and began his career by appearing in a number of student films, while attending the Gaiety School of Acting in Dublin. He has a fraternal twin brother, Michael, and a sister, Tausha. "I absolutely love Ireland. 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A year later, he won the Channel Four comedy newcomer's "So Actor | Rihanna lived the life of a normal Fergie was born Stacy Ann Ferguson on March 27, 1975 in Hacienda Heights, California, to Theresa Ann "Terri" (Gore) and John Patrick Ferguson, both schoolteachers. Multiple Emmy- and Golden Globe-winner Martin Sheen is one of America's most celebrated, colorful, and accomplished actors. High School Musical 3: Senior Year. He has been married to Marissa McMahon since September 14, 1996. He was raised in a Catholic household. Full Catholic. They have two children. Ahead of St. Patrick's Day, here are 17 celebrities you might not know have Irish roots. Martin Scorsese was raised by devoutly Catholic Italian parents. ANTHONY QUINN: Yes, half Irish KING: So your father was Irish? Leaving school without any qualifications at age 16, Moran quickly became attracted to stand-up comedy and debuted, in 1992, at a comedy club in Dublin, The Comedy Cellar. Carter is best known as the star of the live-action television series Wonder Woman, in the role of Diana Prince / Actor | He died on July 25, 1997 in Fort Worth, Texas, USA. They finished the railroads when they finished out in the West Coast, and they went down and put the trains into Mexico. He hasn't spoken out too much about his Irish descent, but Criss has been pretty vocal about being Filipino. Phil Lynott Singer, songwriter and bassist Phil Lynott of "She has no need to go exploring her Irish heritage because she has always known it.". Some famous folks even use their Catholic backgrounds as inspiration to make films, write jokes, and take acting roles that are rich with Catholicism. He dropped out of school when he was 15, and fronted a series of music-garage bands, including one One of the greatest actors of all time, Robert De Niro was born on August 17, 1943 in Manhattan, New York City, to artists Virginia (Admiral) and Robert De Niro Sr. His paternal grandfather was of Italian descent, and his other ancestry is Irish, English, Dutch, German, and French. She is of German, Irish, English, French, and Shannon Elizabeth was born in Houston, Texas, the daughter of a Syrian/Lebanese father. In fact, her entire family converted to Episcopalianism due to that faith's more open view towards being gay. Sly Stallone is known for his tough guy image When Shannon was in 3rd grade, her family moved to Waco, Texas, to be close to relatives. On St. Patrick's Day in 2021, he also posted a video discussing the recent influx of attacks against Asian Americans, titled "Thoughts From An Asian and Irish Guy On A Day Of Tragedy," and said, "The other half of me is Irish, I'm half-Irish.". By clicking Sign up, you agree to receive marketing emails from Insider In 1970s, he acted in the Focus Company in Dublin with the talented Gabriel Byrne and Colm Meaney. While many would place her roots in an Eastern European country thanks to her last name, Ratajkowski's family is actually from Ireland. His father died in a car crash three months before Bill was born. I had no idea it went back that far," Cruise continued. ", "I go back any time I get the opportunity and I have many friends who I still hang out with in the local pubs," she went on. He was previously married to Derek Jeter was born on June 26, 1974 in Pequannock, New Jersey, USA. She was the first winner of the series American Idol in 2002. Later he and his brothers wrote a song Jennifer Lynn "Jenni" Farley was born on February 27, 1985 in East Greenbush, New York. "A lot of people get all in a fuss about Christina wanting to explore her Latin side and not mentioning her Irish side much, but that's only logical," her mother, Shelly Kearns, told Irish America in 2008. Frank Cullen, Florence Hackman, Donald McNeilly. "That always kind of scared me, the pressure of having to be so cool," Stefani continued. Moving flawlessly between artistic mediums, Sheen's acting range is striking.Sheen was born Ramn Antonio Gerard Estevez in Dayton, Ohio, to Mary-Ann (Phelan), an Irish Charlie Sheen was born Carlos Irwin Estvez on September 3, 1965, in New York City. Credit: AP Shriver's ex-husband, actor and former California Gov. as well as other partner offers and accept our, Charles Dharapak/AP Images; Charles Sykes/AP Images; Jordan Strauss/AP Images, Andreas Rentz/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures, Charley Gallay/Getty Images for People's Choice Awards, she said during a 2016 Independent.ie interview, three of his grandparents are of Irish descent, during a 2009 interview with The Guardian, Thoughts From An Asian and Irish Guy On A Day Of Tragedy. Even though Farrell lives in Los Angeles now, it'll never really be home. When his father left Ronald Reagan had quite a prolific career, having catapulted from a Warner Bros. contract player and television star, into serving as president of the Screen Actors Guild, the governorship of California (1967-1975), and lastly, two terms as President of the United States (1981-1989).Ronald Wilson James Earl Carter Jr. (born October 1, 1924) is an American former politician who served as the 39th president of the United States from 1977 to 1981. Jennifer grew up in Brooklyn Heights, just across Born in New York City and raised in Scottsdale, Arizona, Catherine Mary Hicks was a cheerleader at Gerard Catholic High School in Phoenix, Arizona, and graduated in 1969. She dances with her big sister during Ciara Princess Harris was born on October 25, 1985 in Fort Hood, Texas to Jackie Harris (ne Smith) & Carlton Clay Harris. Anne Hathaway was raised by Catholic parents, and, in her teens, she even considered becoming a nun. Stuart Townsend was born in Howth, County Dublin in 1972. Speaking to Independent.ie in 2014, Kidman said her father's ancestors traveled from Ireland to Australia as free settlers in 1839. Allen Leech was born on May 18, 1981 in Killiney, County Dublin, Ireland. Leonardo DiCaprio in Cannes, France. Crosby studied law at Gonzaga University in Spokane but was more interested in playing the One of the brightest, most tragic movie stars of Hollywood's Golden Era, Judy Garland was a much-loved character whose warmth and spirit, along with her rich and exuberant voice, kept theatre-goers entertained with an array of delightful musicals.She was born Frances Ethel Gumm on 10 June 1922 in A true triple-threat, Emmy Award-winner Julianne Hough is known to audiences around the world for her success in the worlds of film, television and music. Selena Gomez's parents are both Catholics, and she was raised in the faith. ANTHONY QUINN: Half Irish, yes. 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