Irish actor T.P. McKenna (pictured above as Henry VIII in the 2000 movie "Monarch") has passed away at the age of 81. A statement on his website says, "It is with the deepest regret that the family of the celebrated Irish actor, T.P. McKenna, announce his passing on Sunday evening at the Royal Free Hospital, London. Following a long period of illness he died quietly in his sleep. As an actor he was unique, as a friend and colleague he was exceptional, as a father he was irreplaceable."
McKenna was best known in the United States for his roles in the 1960s television programs "The Avengers" and "The Saint." We also remember him as Major John Scott in the 1971 Sam Peckinpah movie "Straw Dogs" alongside Dustin Hoffman and the 1977 film "A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man," based on the James Joyce novel. He also starred in the film version of another Joyce novel,...
McKenna was best known in the United States for his roles in the 1960s television programs "The Avengers" and "The Saint." We also remember him as Major John Scott in the 1971 Sam Peckinpah movie "Straw Dogs" alongside Dustin Hoffman and the 1977 film "A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man," based on the James Joyce novel. He also starred in the film version of another Joyce novel,...
- 2/15/2011
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.