![]() His last stage performance was again in Macbeth, with Charlton Heston and Vannessa Redgrave. Films and television aside, the stage was Ireland's first love, and he remained active in theatre all his life. He also did a lot of very good television. ![]() His other excellent films included A Walk in the Sun, My Darling Clemintine, Red River, The Scarf, I Shot Jessie James, Gunfight at the OK Corral, Spartacus, 55 Days at Peking, Fall of the Roman Empire-in total, more than 120 films. Ireland was one of the hottest young stars of his day, receiving a Best Supporting Actor Nomination in 1950 for his performance in All the Kings Men. He was performing in Macbeth the night his son, John Ireland, Jr., was born. ![]() John Ireland was a film and TV actor/director who began his career on the legitimate stage.
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