Richard Hayward
Richard Hayward (1892–1964) was a British film actor, writer and musician.
Born in Southport, Lancashire, his family moved to Ireland when he was a baby. Hayward was an enthusiast for all Ulster regional popular culture. He was a member of the Orange Order, to which he dedicated much time. After a period working at the Gaiety Theatre, Dublin he helped form the Belfast Repertory Theatre Company. He was a popular singer in the forties and fifties. His career meant he lived a typical theatrical lifestyle being constantly on the move.
Hayward wrote a number of travel books about Ireland, exploring every county. He was closely associated with the Belfast Naturalists' Field Club, serving as its president in 1951.
He died due to a road accident outside Ballymena, in October 1964.
Hayward also wrote the screenplay of the musical drama Devil's Rock.
He wrote a number of books, mostly topographical, about Ireland, including:
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Vorname: | Richard |
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Geburtsdatum: | 24.10.1892 (♏ Skorpion) |
Sterbedatum: | 13.10.1964 |
Geschlecht: | ♂männlich |
Berufe: | Schauspieler, |
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VIAF: | 43661232 |
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LCNAF: | n2002066926 |
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