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- Mary/Mark Read (Cara Roberts) Mary Read's appearance hints at more adventures for Bonny and Rackham. Mary Read appears in the finale episode of Black Sails, presumably becoming a trusted partner of Bonny and Rackham in the future.
- Ned Low (Tadhg Murphy) Ned Low's Black Sails death is entirely fictional. The real Edward "Ned" Low was a pirate captain known for his cruelty and torturing his captives.
- Benjamin Hornigold (Patrick Lyster) Black Sails does not show Captain Hornigold working with Blackbeard. Black Sails accurately depicts Benjamin Hornigold as a pirate captain collaborating with the other famous pirates of the 18th century.
- Israel Hands (David Wilmot) Black Sails develops Israel Hands' story after a fallout with Blackbeard. Israel Hands was the long-time first mate of Blackbeard, which remains true on the show.
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 (1973), in which ...
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Apr 11, 1999 · MacGowran had a look of a suspicious tortoise, emerging from his shell to turn a sceptical gaze upon the world. But he had an astonishing presence and a beautifully modulated Irish voice.
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.
- October 13, 1918
- January 30, 1973
Professor Abronsius (Jack MacGowran) is frozen solid on arrival at a Transylvanian Inn, but is aroused along with aide Alfred (Director Roman Polanski) when they see tell-tale signs, in The Fearless Vampire Killers, 1967.
John Joseph "Jack" MacGowran (October 13, 1918 – January 31, 1973) was an Irish character actor, whose last film role was as the alcoholic director Burke Dennings in The Exorcist. He was probably best known for his work with Samuel Beckett.
