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Theodore Hesburgh(1917-2015)

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Theodore Hesburgh
Amidst some of the most tumultuous times in our nation's history, one unlikely figure finds himself in the eye of the storm as he works to advance the causes of peace and equal rights for all people. He is Rev. Theodore Hesburgh, C.S.C, long-time president of the University of Notre Dame.
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Theodore Hesburgh was born on 25 May 1917 in Syracuse, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for Rudy (1993), Breaking the Spell: US/Soviet Dialogue (1985) and Lamp Unto My Feet (1948). He died on 26 February 2015 in Notre Dame, Indiana, USA.
BornMay 25, 1917
DiedFebruary 26, 2015(97)
BornMay 25, 1917
DiedFebruary 26, 2015(97)
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Known for

Sean Astin in Rudy (1993)
Rudy
7.5
  • Priest
  • 1993
Breaking the Spell: US/Soviet Dialogue
TV Special
  • Self - Moderator
  • 1985
Lamp Unto My Feet (1948)
Lamp Unto My Feet
7.0
TV Series
  • Self - president of Notre Dame University
60 Minutes (1968)
60 Minutes
7.4
TV Series
  • Self(segment "Hesburgh of Notre Dame")

Credits

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Actor

  • Sean Astin in Rudy (1993)
    Rudy
    7.5
    • Priest
    • 1993

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Personal details

  • Born
    • May 25, 1917
    • Syracuse, New York, USA
  • Died
    • February 26, 2015
    • Notre Dame, Indiana, USA(undisclosed)
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Biographical Movie
    • 1 Print Biography
    • 1 Portrayal
    • 1 Article

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Is listed in the Guiness Book of World Records as having the most honorary degrees with 150.
  • Quotes
    The happiest day of my life was when I was ordained a Catholic priest.
  • Nickname
    • Father Ted

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