English composer. Born in Bowdon, near Altrincham, Manchester, 13 August 1879; died in Washington, Sussex, 12 June 1962.
Older half-brother of Tommy Noonan , who appeared with him in I Shot Jesse James . Noonan also worked with Irelands former brother-in-law, Peter Marshall.
He was the very first Vancouver-born actor to be nominated for an Academy Award.
Father of John Ireland and Peter Ireland.
Ex-brother-in-law of actor Peter Marshall.
He was known as one of the genuine "nice guys" of Hollywood, always eager to meet with his fans, sign autographs and pose for photographs.
In real life, he was a friend of Robert Mitchum. They lived in the same neighborhood in Santa Barbara in their last years.
Former stepfather of Dick Haymes Jr..
The October 22, 1969, issue of Variety, in a section on Italian films in progress, lists "Blood River", with director George Breakston, starring John Ireland, Julie Newmar, Fabio Testi, and Daniel Martin.
He replaced Wendell Corey in Red Mountain who had to drop out due to illness..
Son of John Ireland and Joanne Dru.
Brother of Peter Ireland.
Nephew of Peter Marshall.
British composer. He taught at the Royal College of Music in London where his pupils inclubded Benjamin Britten , Geoffrey Bush and E.J. Moeran.
