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John Ireland

John Ireland

Director & actor · born 31 January 1914 · Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

John Benjamin Ireland was a Canadian-American actor and film director. He was nominated for an Academy Award for his performance in All the King's Men (1949), making him the first Vancouver-born actor to receive an Academy Award nomination.

Ireland was a supporting actor in several famous Western films such as My Darling Clementine (1946), Red River (1948), Vengeance Valley (1951), and Gunfight at the O.K. Corral (1957). His other notable film roles were in 55 Days at Peking (1963), The Adventurers (1970), and Farewell, My Lovely (1975).

Where to start: Spartacus (1960).

As director 2

As actor 130

TV shows 18

Frequently asked questions

What is the best John Ireland movie?

By viewer score, Spartacus (1960) at 7.5/10.

What are John Ireland’s most popular movies?

Spartacus, Red River, My Darling Clementine.

How many movies has John Ireland made?

132 films on TMDB, 2 as director, 130 as actor.

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