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Ken Bruen(1951-2025)

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  • Actor
  • Producer
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Ken Bruen was born on 3 January 1951 in Galway, Ireland. He was a writer and actor, known for Blitz (2011), London Boulevard (2010) and Tower. He was married to Phyl Kennedy. He died on 29 March 2025 in Galway, Ireland.
BornJanuary 3, 1951
DiedMarch 29, 2025(74)
BornJanuary 3, 1951
DiedMarch 29, 2025(74)
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Known for

Jason Statham in Blitz (2011)
Blitz
6.2
  • Writer
  • 2011
Colin Farrell and Keira Knightley in London Boulevard (2010)
London Boulevard
6.2
  • Writer
  • 2010
Tower
  • Writer
    Dominic Monaghan and Michael Nyqvist in 100 Code (2015)
    100 Code
    7.2
    TV Series
    • Writer

    Credits

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    Writer

    • Dominic Monaghan and Michael Nyqvist in 100 Code (2015)
      100 Code
      7.2
      TV Series
      • based on the novel "Merrick" by
      • 2015
    • Jason Statham in Blitz (2011)
      Blitz
      6.2
      • novel
      • 2011
    • Iain Glen in Jack Taylor (2010)
      Jack Taylor
      7.4
      TV Series
      • novel
      • 2010
    • Colin Farrell and Keira Knightley in London Boulevard (2010)
      London Boulevard
      6.2
      • novel
      • 2010

    Actor

    • Jason Statham in Blitz (2011)
      Blitz
      6.2
      • Irish Priest
      • 2011

    Producer

    • Jason Statham in Blitz (2011)
      Blitz
      6.2
      • executive producer
      • 2011
    • In-development projects at IMDbPro

    Personal details

    • Born
      • January 3, 1951
      • Galway, Ireland
    • Died
      • March 29, 2025
      • Galway, Ireland(undisclosed)
    • Spouse
      • Phyl Kennedy? - March 29, 2025 (his death, 1 child)
    • Children
      • Grace Bruen
    • Other works
      Novel (Jack Taylor series): The Guards (2001)(Filmed as 'The Guards (II) (TV 2010)')
    • Publicity listings
      • 1 Article

    Did you know

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      Best known for his Jack Taylor crime series, Bruen authored more than 50 books over a distinguished career, making him one of Ireland's most prominent crime writers.

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