Barry Fitzgerald

Acting

Barry Fitzgerald

Born March 9, 1888 · Dublin, Ireland

Died January 14, 1961 · aged 72

Brother of actor Arthur Shields, with whom he performed in several films, most notably John Ford's The Quiet Man (1952). One of the very few character actors ever to achieve star status. Fitzgerald was the only player ever nominated for the Academy Award for both Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor in the same year for the same role. The recognition was for Going My Way (1944). After he received…

Known For

The Quiet ManThe Quiet Man · 1952
The Quiet Man
7.31952
MovieRomanceComedy
An American man returns to the village of his birth in Ireland, where he finds love and conflict.
Bringing Up BabyBringing Up Baby · 1938
Bringing Up Baby
7.51938
MovieComedyRomance
David Huxley is waiting to get a bone he needs for his museum collection. Through a series of strange circumstances, he meets Susan Vance, and the duo have a series of misadventures which include a leopard called Baby.
The Naked CityThe Naked City · 1948
The Naked City
7.21948
MovieCrimeMystery
After a former model is drowned in her bathtub, Detective James Halloran and Lieutenant Dan Muldoon attempt to piece together her murder.
Welcome StrangerWelcome Stranger · 1947
Welcome Stranger
6.91947
MovieComedy
Crusty Dr. McRory of Fallbridge, Maine, hires his temporary replacement sight unseen. Alas, he and young, singing Doctor Jim Pearson don't hit it off; but once Pearson meets teacher Trudy Mason, he is delighted to stay. The locals, taking their cue from McRory, cold-shoulder Pearson, especially Trudy's stuffy fiancé. But then, guess who needs an emergency appendectomy?
How Green Was My ValleyHow Green Was My Valley · 1941
How Green Was My Valley
7.31941
MovieDrama
Huw Morgan, the academically inclined youngest son in a proud family of Welsh coal miners, witnesses the tumultuous events of his young life during a period of rapid social change. At the dawn of the 20th-century, a miners' strike divides the Morgans: the sons demand improvements, and the father doesn't want to rock the boat.
Incendiary BlondeIncendiary Blonde · 1945
Incendiary Blonde
5.11945
MovieMusicRomance
Paramount's highly-fictionalized 1945 musical biography of Texas Guinan, the Roaring '20s New York nightclub owner and celebrity with alleged underworld connections who famously greeted her customers with the phrase, "Hello, suckers!"
And Then There Were NoneAnd Then There Were None · 1945
And Then There Were None
7.01945
MovieCrimeDrama
Ten strangers are summoned to a remote island and while they are waiting for the mysterious host to appear, a recording levels serious accusations at each of the guests. Soon they start being murdered, one by one. As the survivors try to keep their wits, they reach a disturbing conclusion: one of them must be the killer.
The Sea WolfThe Sea Wolf · 1941
The Sea Wolf
7.21941
MovieAdventureDrama
Shipwrecked fugitives try to escape a brutal sea captain who's losing his mind.

Movies

The Quiet ManThe Quiet Man · 1952
The Quiet Man
7.31952
MovieRomanceComedy
An American man returns to the village of his birth in Ireland, where he finds love and conflict.
Bringing Up BabyBringing Up Baby · 1938
Bringing Up Baby
7.51938
MovieComedyRomance
David Huxley is waiting to get a bone he needs for his museum collection. Through a series of strange circumstances, he meets Susan Vance, and the duo have a series of misadventures which include a leopard called Baby.
The Naked CityThe Naked City · 1948
The Naked City
7.21948
MovieCrimeMystery
After a former model is drowned in her bathtub, Detective James Halloran and Lieutenant Dan Muldoon attempt to piece together her murder.
Welcome StrangerWelcome Stranger · 1947
Welcome Stranger
6.91947
MovieComedy
Crusty Dr. McRory of Fallbridge, Maine, hires his temporary replacement sight unseen. Alas, he and young, singing Doctor Jim Pearson don't hit it off; but once Pearson meets teacher Trudy Mason, he is delighted to stay. The locals, taking their cue from McRory, cold-shoulder Pearson, especially Trudy's stuffy fiancé. But then, guess who needs an emergency appendectomy?
How Green Was My ValleyHow Green Was My Valley · 1941
How Green Was My Valley
7.31941
MovieDrama
Huw Morgan, the academically inclined youngest son in a proud family of Welsh coal miners, witnesses the tumultuous events of his young life during a period of rapid social change. At the dawn of the 20th-century, a miners' strike divides the Morgans: the sons demand improvements, and the father doesn't want to rock the boat.
Incendiary BlondeIncendiary Blonde · 1945
Incendiary Blonde
5.11945
MovieMusicRomance
Paramount's highly-fictionalized 1945 musical biography of Texas Guinan, the Roaring '20s New York nightclub owner and celebrity with alleged underworld connections who famously greeted her customers with the phrase, "Hello, suckers!"
And Then There Were NoneAnd Then There Were None · 1945
And Then There Were None
7.01945
MovieCrimeDrama
Ten strangers are summoned to a remote island and while they are waiting for the mysterious host to appear, a recording levels serious accusations at each of the guests. Soon they start being murdered, one by one. As the survivors try to keep their wits, they reach a disturbing conclusion: one of them must be the killer.
The Sea WolfThe Sea Wolf · 1941
The Sea Wolf
7.21941
MovieAdventureDrama
Shipwrecked fugitives try to escape a brutal sea captain who's losing his mind.
Going My WayGoing My Way · 1944
Going My Way
6.71944
MovieDramaComedy
Youthful Father Chuck O'Malley led a colorful life of sports, song, and romance before joining the Roman Catholic clergy. After being appointed to a run-down New York parish, O'Malley's worldly knowledge helps him connect with a gang of boys looking for direction, eventually winning over the aging, conventional Parish priest.
Bing Crosby: RediscoveredBing Crosby: Rediscovered · 2014
Bing Crosby: Rediscovered
7.02014
MovieDocumentary
Bing Crosby was, without a doubt, the most popular and influential multi-media star of the first half of the twentieth century, pulling audiences in with his intimate, laid-back voice and innate charm. Narrated by Stanley Tucci and directed by Robert Trachtenberg, this film explores the life and legend of this iconic performer, revealing a personality far more complex than the image the public had only thought they'd known.
The Catered AffairThe Catered Affair · 1956
The Catered Affair
7.21956
MovieDramaComedy
An Irish cabby in the Bronx watches his wife go overboard planning their daughter's wedding.
The Long Voyage HomeThe Long Voyage Home · 1940
The Long Voyage Home
6.61940
MovieDramaWar
The crew of the merchant ship Glencairn hope to survive a transatlantic crossing during World War II. Adapted from four Eugene O'Neill one-act plays.
The Stork ClubThe Stork Club · 1945
The Stork Club
5.21945
MovieComedyMusic
After aspiring singer Judy Peabody rescues the elderly J.B. Bates from drowning, she assumes that the disheveled man is a vagrant and goes back to her job checking hats at New York City's famed Stork Club. But Bates is actually a grateful millionaire who becomes Judy's anonymous benefactor, and before long the working girl is swathed in minks and diamonds, much to the dismay of her suspicious beau.
Juno and the PaycockJuno and the Paycock · 1930
Juno and the Paycock
4.71930
MovieDrama
In the slums of Dublin during the Irish Civil War, the Boyle family’s fragile stability collapses after news of an unexpected inheritance lures them into a false sense of prosperity. Captain Boyle, a boastful idler, squanders their meager resources, while his wife Juno holds the household together. When the fortune proves illusory, the family faces ruin, betrayal, and tragedy.
Tarzan's Secret TreasureTarzan's Secret Treasure · 1941
Tarzan's Secret Treasure
5.91941
MovieActionAdventure
A scientific expedition happens to discover that gold exists on Tarzan's escarpment. The villainous Medford and Vandermeer kidnap Jane and Boy to extort from Tarzan the location of the gold.
Marie AntoinetteMarie Antoinette · 1938
Marie Antoinette
6.61938
MovieDramaHistory
The young Austrian princess Marie Antoinette is arranged to marry Louis XVI, future king of France, in a politically advantageous marriage for the rival countries. The opulent Marie indulges in various whims and flirtations. When Louis XV passes and Louis XVI ascends the French throne, his queen's extravagant lifestyle earns the hatred of the French people, who despise her Austrian heritage.
Union StationUnion Station · 1950
Union Station
6.51950
MovieThrillerCrime
Police catch a break when suspected kidnappers are spotted on a train heading towards Union Station. Police, train station security and a witness try to piece together the crime and get back the blind daughter of a rich business man.
CaliforniaCalifornia · 1947
California
6.81947
MovieWestern
"Wicked" Lily Bishop joins a wagon train to California, led by Michael Fabian and Johnny Trumbo, but news of the Gold Rush scatters the train. When Johnny and Michael finally arrive, Lily is rich from her saloon and storekeeper (former slaver) Pharaoh Coffin is bleeding the miners dry. But worse troubles are ahead: California is inching toward statehood, and certain people want to make it their private empire.
I Love a SoldierI Love a Soldier · 1944
I Love a Soldier
6.01944
MovieDrama
During World War II in San Francisco, Eve Morgan and her single girlfriends spend their days welding ships and their nights dancing with soldiers and sailors shipping out that night. Eve is determined to avoid any romantic entanglements until the war is over she refuses to spend her days and nights worrying about getting bad news about a man she has fallen for. But she doesn't count on meeting a soldier who is determined to change her mind.
Silver CitySilver City · 1951
Silver City
6.61951
MovieWestern
Having masterminded the hold up of his company office, a mining engineer is barred from the industry. He then sets up shop as an assayer, scheming to acquire a rich silver mine lease from its operators.
Corvette K-225Corvette K-225 · 1943
Corvette K-225
6.21943
MovieDramaWar
The story of a Canadian WWII naval vessel, with a dramatic subplot concerning her first captain.
Variety GirlVariety Girl · 1947
Variety Girl
6.51947
MovieMusicComedy
Dozens of star and character-actor cameos and a message about the Variety Club (a show-business charity) are woven into a framework about two hopeful young ladies who come to Hollywood, exchange identities, and cause comic confusion (with slapstick interludes) throughout the Paramount studio.
The Story of SeabiscuitThe Story of Seabiscuit · 1949
The Story of Seabiscuit
6.01949
MovieDramaFamily
Horse trainer Shawn O'Hara and his lovely niece, Margaret, come to America to escape the memory of an accident involving Margaret's brother, Danny. Working with thoroughbreds in Kentucky, Shawn takes a liking to a yearling named Seabiscuit, and fights to convince the horse's owner that the tiny horse with big knees will become a top-notch racehorse. Meanwhile, Margaret begins a tentative relationship with jockey Ted Knowles, but is haunted by her brother's death in a steeplechase spill. Written by Ray Hamel
Four Men and a PrayerFour Men and a Prayer · 1938
Four Men and a Prayer
6.51938
MovieAdventureMystery
The sons of a disgraced British officer try to clear his name.

TV Shows

The Ed Sullivan ShowThe Ed Sullivan Show · 1948
The Ed Sullivan Show
6.81948
SeriesComedy
The Ed Sullivan Show is an American TV variety show that originally ran on CBS from Sunday June 20, 1948 to Sunday June 6, 1971, and was hosted by New York entertainment columnist Ed Sullivan. It was replaced in September 1971 by the CBS Sunday Night Movie, which ran only one season and was eventually replaced by other shows. In 2002, The Ed Sullivan Show was ranked #15 on TV Guide's 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time.
What's My Line?What's My Line? · 1950
What's My Line?
7.01950
SeriesFamilyComedy
Four panelists must determine guests' occupations - and, in the case of famous guests, while blindfolded, their identity - by asking only "yes" or "no" questions.
Alfred Hitchcock PresentsAlfred Hitchcock Presents · 1955
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
7.81955
SeriesMysteryDrama
A television anthology series hosted by Alfred Hitchcock featuring dramas, thrillers, and mysteries.
Play of the WeekPlay of the Week · 1959
Play of the Week
8.01959
SeriesComedyDrama
This syndicated anthology series staged a different play every week covering all genres, dramas, comedies, musicals, fantasies, mysteries, et al, utilizing some of the best talent appearing on Broadway.
General Electric TheaterGeneral Electric Theater · 1953
General Electric Theater
6.81953
SeriesComedyDrama
General Electric Theater is an American anthology series hosted by Ronald Reagan that was broadcast on CBS radio and television. The series was sponsored by General Electric's Department of Public Relations.