Famous People from Ireland

12 notable historical figures from Ireland, including leaders, artists, scientists, and other influential people.

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Oscar Wilde

1854 – 1900

Irish poet, playwright, and aesthete (1854–1900)

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Born October 16Wikipedia →

James Joyce

1882 – 1941

Irish novelist and poet (1882–1941)

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Born February 2Wikipedia →

Samuel Beckett

1906 – 1989

Irish writer (1906–1989)

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Born April 13Wikipedia →

Mel Gibson

1956 – Present

American actor, director, producer and screenwriter (born 1956)

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Born January 3Wikipedia →

Bram Stoker

1847 – 1912

Irish novelist and short story writer (1847–1912)

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Born November 8Wikipedia →

Seamus Heaney

1939 – 2013

Irish poet, playwright, translator, lecturer (1939–2013)

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Born April 13Wikipedia →

Pierce Brosnan

1953 – Present

Irish actor (born 1953)

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Born May 16Wikipedia →

Peter O'Toole

1932 – 2013

British-Irish actor (1932–2013)

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Born August 2Wikipedia →

Liam Neeson

1952 – Present

actor from Northern Ireland (born 1952)

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Born June 7Wikipedia →