He was of Irish heritage. Full Jew. (In my humble opinion). She has a younger sister, Stella Hudgens, who is also an actress. Both of Mel Gibson's parents are Catholic, and he was raised in the faith. 6657 W. Sunset Blvd. Journeys with George. His mother's parents were fully Irish and his father's parents were the Irish Helen O'Reilly and Italian Henry De Niro. She took up singing Kelly Brianne Clarkson was born on April 24, 1982 in Fort Worth, Texas and raised in Burleson, Texas to Jeanne Ann Taylor (ne Rose), an English teacher & Stephen Michael Clarkson, an engineer. Nicole Kidman was raised by Catholic parents and attended Catholic school growing up. Striking Irish actor Cillian Murphy was born in Douglas, the oldest child of Brendan Murphy, who works for the Irish Department of Education, and a mother who is a teacher of French. Several famous filmmakers are also also practicing Catholics. Web288. ANTHONY QUINN: Half Irish, yes. Hicks attended Saint Mary's College-Notre Dame University and studied English literature. His mother, Stanley Ann Dunham, was a white American from Wichita, Kansas. She was educated at Carmen Electra was born Tara Leigh Patrick on April 20, 1972 in Sharonville, Ohio, to Patricia Rose (Kincade), a singer, and Harry Stanley Patrick, an entertainer and guitarist. We didn't have enough potatoes in the 1850s. He got his start doing commercials. Mark Dunne is known for The Lodgers (2017), Accelerator (2000) and Love/Hate (2010). ", "But John Travolta has more of a claim than others being half Irish on his mother Helen's side and growing up in a predominantly Irish neighbourhood in New Jersey. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_American_actors_of_Irish_descent I'm from an Irish Catholic family", http://www.geocities.com/luka_abby/articles-latimesmaura.html, "Meet Mayhem: The Man Who Made Insurance Interesting", http://www.indieking.com/animalfactory.html, "TeeVee.org: Dead Pool '98: The Silence of the Ham -- Sue Costello's Loss is Your Gain", "Mel Gibson to be honoured at IFTA ceremony RT Ten", "Patricia Heaton Online:: Celebrity Dish: Patricia Heaton", https://archive.today/20070927231009/http://allaboutmarg.com/news/83.html, "In search of Nathan Lane's 'Jewish' roots", "American-Irish comedian and the last angry man Denis Leary in-true-form defied Irish smoking laws and sparked-up numerous cigarettes during his sold-out Point concert at the weekend", "KING: Are you angry, Bill? ", "Will Ferrell Has Irish Award Society in Stitches Will Ferrell", "Patricia Heaton on Spending Mother's Day in 'The Middle', "This half-Italian, half-Irish, New Jersey transplant says she may have the leading role", "Gee, I never thought this would happen to me", "LAUREN: Yeah, and you're Irish and I'm Irish", "And I don't want to be comfortable. "It was incredible. In fact, three of his grandparents are of Irish descent. Speaking to Independent.ie in 2014, Kidman said her father's ancestors traveled from Ireland to Australia as free settlers in 1839. It was unbelievable.". Anjelica Huston was born on July 8, 1951 to director and actor John Huston and Russian prima ballerina Enrica 'Ricki' Soma. North Hollywood. In June 1990, Mariah made her debut with her self-titled album, Mariah Carey Bono was born Paul David Hewson in Dublin, Ireland on May 10, 1960, to Iris (Rankin) and Brendan Robert Hewson. All I know is that as an individual, I wont allow this life the only thing I know to exist to be wasted.". Selena Gomez's parents are both Catholics, and she was raised in the faith. Pope Francis and Justin Welby the Head of the Anglican Church are about to make a joint ecumenical visit to South Sudan where there has been an ongoing civil war. Kidman followed Scientology, amongst other religions, throughout the marriage. Both of Mel Gibson's parents are Catholic, and he was raised in Every summer during her childhood, she'd vacation in Ardmore, a fishing village in County Waterford, Ireland. Irish actor Liam Cunningham was an electrician in the mid 80's. Full Catholic. The people there are excited because of the positive role of the Churches in peace efforts. Kelly is also a strong believer in God. Actors Who Consistently Make Great Movies. He later trained at the Abbey Theatre School in Dublin. High School Musical 3: Senior Year. These celebrities practice their faith and entertain us! ", "the half-Irish, half-German natural blonde was a child model for Sears catalogs before landing small roles in commercial work", "I Was Just Six and Dad Filed for Custody of My Dog. His father was of Irish and German ancestry, while his maternal grandparents were Jewish emigrants from Minsk, Liam Neeson was born on June 7, 1952 in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, to Katherine (Brown), a cook, and Bernard Neeson, a school caretaker. St. Patricks Day, held on 17 March, originally was to celebrate Christianity coming to Ireland but has become a day to celebrate all things Irish around the world. Lists about the Catholic church, its policies, and its millions of loyal believers all over the world. After her brother came out as gay, Hathaway distanced herself from the church. His father was a cooper and his mother a hospital worker. They have two children. Check our gallery to find out which ones are Catholic! She is of German, Irish, English, French, and Shannon Elizabeth was born in Houston, Texas, the daughter of a Syrian/Lebanese father. Movie star Mel Gibson is a member of a small sect of Catholicism called Traditionalist Catholicism. Nowadays, it seems that Clooney leans more towards an agnostic or atheist point of view. I was going to move to Ireland. Before "Jersey Shore", she attended Columbia High School and New York Institute of Technology. Her family moved to San Diego, California, while she was still a toddler. During her childhood, her family moved to Orlando, Florida, where she was raised. In an August 2018 interview with People, Elfman opened up about her relationship with the practice. Both of George Clooney's parents are Catholic, and he was raised as a strict Roman Catholic. She didn't understand. "White people have a difficult time with [mixed race]. Being trained by wrestling legend Dory Funk Jr., Mattthew "Matt" Hardy has become one of the most gifted and talented performers in sports-entertainment. He was raised in a Catholic household. Peter McDonald was born on January 28, 1972 in Dublin, Ireland. By clicking Sign up, you agree to receive marketing emails from Insider His mother was also a drama coach. "Both my grandmothers are from Ireland and I have spent every summer in Bantry since my father, who is an artist, had the romantic idea 20 years ago to buy an old farmhouse on the west coast and renovate it. While Aguilera's Latin roots get most of the attention, especially because of her Spanish-language albums, that's not her only ancestral homeland. He said he loved Ireland and was thrilled about his newfound family history. They were very friendly, yeah, and I had a great time," he continued. Flags of Ireland seem to be topped with a three- or four-leafed shamrock, which is regarded as a symbol of wealth and luck. WebFor a long time, the myth of Irish history has been that the Irish are Celts. All my family live out there," Cloud told the Wall Street Journal of his plans to move to his family's homeland in 2019. London 2012: Games of the XXX Olympiad. He was previously married to Valerie Fox. ", "I'm everything. His father was a doctor who hoped to have Ciarn follow in his footsteps, but that was not to be. Carey has been very open about her heritage in the past and has specifically opened up about the struggles of being both Black and Irish. She grew up near Cincinnati, Ohio and got her first boost when a "Want to know what comes between me and my Calvins? He is an actor and writer, known for Rollerball (2002), WCW Monday Nitro (1995) and WWE Raw (1993). They have two children. His father was of Irish descent and his mother was of Irish and German ancestry.Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer was the largest and most powerful studio in Neil Alden Armstrong (August 5, 1930 - August 25, 2012) was an American astronaut and aeronautical engineer, and the first person to walk on the Moon. "I love this place. ANTHONY QUINN: Yes. As a child, he appeared in several television commercials, and, in 1989, auditioned for The All New Mickey Mouse Club (1989) (aka "The Mickey Mouse Club"). Vanessa Anne Hudgens was born in Salinas, California. She was the second of four children. Widely regarded as the one of greatest stage and screen actors both in his native USA and internationally, James Earl Jones was born on January 17, 1931 in Arkabutla, Mississippi. 22 days ago. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously served as the 76th governor of Georgia from 1971 to 1975 and as a Georgia state senator from 1963 to Muhammad Ali beat more champions and top contenders than any heavyweight champion in history. Murphy was educated at Presentation Brothers College, Cork. ", https://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9E0CE4DE1631F934A15757C0A964958260, "Tim Conway's Hilarious (and Spiritual) Life", "Brian Dennehy was a burly, light-haired supporting player whose Irish charm and engaging grin made him a popular second-tier star in the 1980s. He was raised Catholic and educated by the Irish Christian Brothers. Molly Shannon: It's a lot based on my own experience. He was raised in Florida. But luckily for Fezco fans, Cloud was in the right place at the right time and moved from New York to California rather than to Ireland to complete his first show. It has been in out blood ever since. And there is not enough of those Irish", "The Irish-born actor intends to play Joe Astor", http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,14931-1480079,00.html, "Born in Brooklyn, New York, Colin Quinn has come to represent the quintessential Irish American comedian: pissed off, cynical and hilarious. He is an actor, known for Million Dollar Baby (2004), Before the Devil Knows You're Dead (2007) and Bug (2006). In 2007, they Three-time Grammy Award winner Tim McGraw, the son of former major league reliever Tug McGraw, is a country music superstar who has sold over 40 million albums. Multiple Emmy- and Golden Globe-winner Martin Sheen is one of America's most celebrated, colorful, and accomplished actors. Tell us what you think about this feature. "She was, 'Who is this Irish guy?' They have one child. ", "Meryl Streep wants to further research her Irish roots", http://movies2.nytimes.com/gst/movies/filmography.html?p_id=7818, "wasn't all that unusual a choice for an Irish Catholic middle-class kid growing up in Philadelphia. He is best known for playing cops and villains on TV and movies plus his ability to do a broad range of accents.He has appeared in over 100 stage and screen productions.Richie is a member of Bobby Moresco's Actor's Eamonn Owens is an Irish actor born in Killeshandra, Ireland. Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. He has been married to Marissa McMahon since September 14, 1996. WebGeorge Timothy Clooney was born on May 6, 1961, in Lexington, Kentucky, to Nina Bruce (ne Warren), a former beauty pageant queen, and Nick Clooney, a former anchorman 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.". Unlike Michael Jackson", "Bridget Moynahan a star in public with a private life", "Jerry O'Connell and his younger brother Charlie (Sliders) have always been close. He Vince McMahon, Chairman of the Board & Chief Executive Officer of WWE, Inc. (WWE), is a third-generation promoter who has made WWE into the global phenomenon it is today.As a pioneer in the television syndication business, a recognized television personality throughout the world, a visionary Shane McMahon was born on January 15, 1970 in Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA. Alexander Rae Baldwin III was born on April 3, 1958 in Massapequa, New York, the son of Carol Newcomb (Martineau) and Alexander Rae William Baldwin has distinguished himself as an actor/producer/writer who continues to showcase his multitude of talents in the world of film and television.Baldwin has a busy year ahead starring in several high-profile upcoming projects. He has been married to Jessica Blair Herman since January 5, 2019. The president honored his heritage with a trip to Kearney's hometown Moneygall in 2011, where he sipped on Guinness and met some of the 300-odd residents of the town. He was born into a classic Irish Catholic family and attended private Catholic schools.O'Reilly attended Marist College and studied history. When the results came back, Lovato tweeted that they are Spanish, Native American, Scandinavian, British, and Irish. In 2011, Dawson tweeted to let everyone know her roots, saying she was "more Irish than anything.". Matthew Broderick, born 1962. The assumption has been that they were Celts who migrated from central Europe around 500BCE. Time spent in British repertory theater led to leading roles in acclaimed productions at some of David Wilmot is known for Anna Karenina (2012), Intermission (2003) and The Guard (2011). She was born 7 weeks early, weighing only 3 lbs. He was It appeared to work as he has since starred Christopher Ashton Kutcher was born on February 7, 1978 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to Diane (Finnegan), who was employed at Procter & Gamble, and Larry Kutcher, a factory worker. In summer is when you really grow up," she told Independent.ie in 2010. His film presence has been filled with memorable roles that range from an inwardly tortured hit man, to an adventurous explorer, a determined-but-failing writer, and the greatest military leader in history.Farrell was born on Brendan Gleeson was born in Dublin, Ireland, to Pat and Frank Gleeson. She was the first winner of the series American Idol in 2002. Her mom, Tina Knowles-Lawson designs their glittering costumes & her dad, Mathew Knowles manages Destiny's Child. In August 2018, Aguilera shared an Instagram from Dublin, captioned "Proud of my [Irish] roots" with an Irish flag. WebA Dozen Famous People with Irish and Jewish backgrounds In alphabetical order, with a few notes about each, here they are: 1. She and her husband Keith Urban attend church regularly with their kids. The percentage of Catholics in Ireland is now just above 70% but falling. 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. Leonardo DiCaprio was raised as a Catholic, but he does not appear to be very religious today. Christopher Reid was born on April 5, 1964 in The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA. He defeated Raised on the back-streets of Jersey, Tom's award-winning fiction helped earn him a scholarship to Harvard College. 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. "I had breakfast with them in the morning. "That always kind of scared me, the pressure of having to be so cool," Stefani continued. Her parents are Patricia Hickey (Irish-American) and Alfred Roy Carey (African-American/Venezuelan). Political commentator Bill O'Reilly was born on September 10, 1949 in New York City, to Winifred Angela (Drake) and William James O'Reilly. Paul William Walker IV was born in Glendale, California. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. "I feel like the luckiest child in the world because I got to grow up there. They were both young college students at the University of Hawaii. It is also used to specify certain groups found within the broader spectrum of Hibernian society. Benjamin Bratt, 56, actor, producer Bobby Cannavale, 50, actor Helena Bonham Carter, 54, actress Mariah Carey, 50, singer, songwriter Lynda Carter, 69, actress, singer Reggie Jackson, 74, baseball player Martin Sheen, 80, actor Lee Trevino, 80, golfer Christy Turlington Burns, 51, model Raquel Welch, 80, actress Vanna White, 63, game Martin Scorsese was raised by devoutly Catholic Italian parents. He brought his faith to the big screen with his 2004 film The Passion of the Christ. Upon leaving school, he decided to become a Pierce Brendan Brosnan was born in Drogheda, County Louth, Ireland, to May (Smith), a nurse, and Thomas Brosnan, a carpenter. This is a list of notable Irish American actors. She is best known as JWoww on Jersey Shore and its spin-off series Snooki & JWoww. Fox was born Michael Andrew Fox on June 9, 1961 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, to Phyllis Fox (ne Piper), a payroll clerk, and William Fox. KING: Why is that? You got it? edited by Frank W. Blackmar c. 1912 p.496-498. I cannot believe it either. We come from the line of the Callaghors and, obviously, how I look, you know, I have Irish skin," Kidman said. List of the top Irish male screen actors. Some famous folks even use their Catholic backgrounds as inspiration to make films, write jokes, and take acting roles that are rich with Catholicism. Yes, I'm Still Mad; Joshua Jackson on Growing Up and Life after Dawson's Creek", "Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's Irish heritage revealed", "Jamie Kennedy: Man-Child In The Promised Land", "McCarthy grew up in Chicago in an Irish Catholic family", "Very close to the dark shade that I have now. Carter is best known as the star of the live-action television series Wonder Woman, in the role of Diana Prince / Actor | He is of Irish descent. She says, "My people are from Ireland so we have a bit of a drinking problem. When Shannon was in 3rd grade, her family moved to Waco, Texas, to be close to relatives. William Henry III was born to attorney, William Henry II and teacher, Mary Maxwell Gates in Seattle, Washington, USA.Bill Christina Maria Aguilera was born on December 18, 1980 in Staten Island, New York City, New York to musician Shelly Loraine Fidler Kearns and U.S. Army sergeant Fausto Wagner Xavier Aguilera Monge. Although the Italian side of his lineage is what he is most recognised for, Travolta himself sees it differently. "My name is Barack Obama, of the Moneygall Obamas, and I've come home to find the apostrophe we lost somewhere along the way,"he said. "We just gab and the movie was interfering with our conversations.". He has been married to Marie Mullen since 1990. 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