Brendan Behan
- Writing
Biography
Brendan Behan (1923-1964) was an Irish writer, one of the most popular Irish literary figures in his time. A former political militant, he spent much of his youth in prison. After his release, he established himself as a playwright, writing in both English and Irish. He had a lifelong struggle with alcoholism, leading to his death at the age of forty-one. His memoir Borstal Boy and play The Quare Fellow have been adapted into films.
Known for
Filmography
- Brendan Behan: The Roaring Boy · Self
- Borstal Boy · Author
- Gisslan · Author
- A Hungry Feeling: The Life and Death of Brendan Behan · Self
- Die Geisel · Author
- Omnibus · Self
- The Quare Fellow · Author
- Small World · Self
- Monitor
- Tonight Starring Jack Paar · Self