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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Jack_MacGowranJack MacGowran - Wikipedia

    Jack MacGowran. John Joseph MacGowran (13 October 1918 – 30 January 1973) was an Irish actor, known for being one of the foremost stage interpreters of the work of Samuel Beckett, as well as his film roles as Professor Abronsius in The Fearless Vampire Killers (1967), Juniper in How I Won the War (1967), and Burke Dennings in The Exorcist ...

  2. www.goodreads.com › book › showThe Beckett Actor: Jack Macgowran, Beginning to End - Goodreads

    Jordan R. Young. 4.00. 3 ratings0 reviews. The first biography of Samuel Beckett's favorite actor and foremost interpreter discusses their collaboration on the definitive production of "Waiting for Godot" -- and reveals how MacGowran changed forever the public perception of Beckett from a purveyor of despair to a writer of wit, humanity and ...

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  4. www.nytimes.com › 1973/01/31 › archivesJack MacGowran, Interpreter Of Beckett and O'Casey, Dead

    Jack MacGowran, one of Ire land's foremost actors and a renowned interpreter of the works of Samuel Beckett and Sean O'Casey, died yesterday at the Algonquin Hotel, where he had been living while ...

  5. www.nytimes.com › 1988/03/29 › artsFound: A Rare Tape Of 'Krapp's Last Tape' - The New York Times

    Mar 29, 1988 · In his recent book, ''The Beckett Actor: Jack MacGowran, Beginning to End,'' Jordan R. Young quotes Beckett on directing Mr. Mac-Gowran: ''Jack was like a brother. I didn't have to talk to him; I ...

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  7. www.irishtimes.com › opinion › hero-of-the-stage-anAn Irishman’s Diary on actor Jack MacGowran - The Irish Times

    Oct 8, 2018 · Ireland has produced many fine stage and screen actors and none more so than Jack MacGowran who was born 100 years ago on October 13th. On the stage, he became famous for his interpretation of ...

  8. www.imdb.com › name › nm0532290Jack MacGowran - Biography - IMDb

    Jack MacGowran. Actor: The Quiet Man. Jack MacGowran was an Irish actor, probably best known for his work with Samuel Beckett. He established his professional reputation as a member of the Abbey Players in Dublin, while he achieved stage renown for his knowing interpretations of the works of Samuel Beckett. He appeared as Lucky in Waiting For Godot at the Royal Court Theatre, and with the ...

  9. bookscouter.com › book › 9780940410824-the-beckettThe Beckett Actor: Jack Macgowran, Beginning to End

    Best prices for Past Times Pub Co book ISBN 0940410826 by Young, Jordan R. in hardcover. See FAQ about edition First Edition of The Beckett Actor: Jack released January 1, 1988 and compare offers instantly!