Tommy Makem(1932-2007)

Actor
Composer
Music Department

Tommy Makem was born on 4 November 1932 in County Armagh, Northern Ireland, UK. He was an actor and composer, known for The Guard (2011), The Finest Hours (2016) and American Masters (1985). He was married to Mary Shanahan Makem. He died on 1 August 2007 in Dover, New Hampshire, USA.

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Known for

The Guard

7.3

Soundtrack

2011

The Finest Hours

6.7

Soundtrack

2016

American Masters

8.2

TV Series

Soundtrack

Red Dead Redemption II

9.8

Video Game

Soundtrack("One-Eyed Riley")

2018

Credits

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Actor

The Mouse
6.1
- Commissioner Adams
- 1996
A Time to Remember
4.6
- Father Halloran
- 1988
The Rovers Comedy House
TV Series
- Guest Star (1981)
- 1981
The Irish Rovers
7.8
TV Series
- Guest (1971-1975)
- 1971–1975
Makem & Clancy
TV Series
- Host
- 1970
The Danny Thomas Show
7.1
TV Series
- Singing Brother (as Tom Makem)
- 1963

Composer

Music Department

Personal details

Alternative names
- The Clancy Brothers
Born
- November 4, 1932
- County Armagh, Northern Ireland, UK
Died
- August 1, 2007
- Dover, New Hampshire, USA(lung cancer)
Spouse
- Mary Shanahan Makem? - February 8, 2001 (her death, 4 children)
Publicity listings
- 6 Articles

Did you know

Trivia
He presented Irish stories and songs, performing on banjo and tin-whistle. He became friends with Pete Seeger and the Weavers. Makem and the Clancy Brothers appeared on "The Ed Sullivan Show", as well as in concert at the Royal Albert Hall and Carnegie Hall. In 1962, Makem played for US President John F. Kennedy, who was of Irish descent.

Quotes
The victims of social injustice, since time eternal, have always been without the resources and the ability to fight back. They are defenseless and voiceless. The sad aspect of social injustice is that the defenseless and voiceless are the ones who most need the defense and a strong, vibrant voice.