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Tommy Makem(1932-2007)

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  • Composer
  • Music Department
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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.
BornNovember 4, 1932
DiedAugust 1, 2007(74)
BornNovember 4, 1932
DiedAugust 1, 2007(74)
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Known for

Don Cheadle and Brendan Gleeson in The Guard (2011)
The Guard
7.3
  • Soundtrack("The Parting Glass", "The Humours of Glin", "The Trip to Durrow")
  • 2011
Casey Affleck, Ben Foster, Eric Bana, Holliday Grainger, and Chris Pine in The Finest Hours (2016)
The Finest Hours
6.7
  • Soundtrack("Haul Away Joe")
  • 2016
American Masters (1985)
American Masters
8.2
TV Series
  • Soundtrack("Johnny I Hardly Knew You", "Haul Away Joe", "The Wild Colonial Boy and Butcher Boy", "Johnny I Hardly Knew You", "Brennan on the Moor", "The Wild Colonial Boy and Butcher Boy", "Brennan on the Moor")
Roger Clark in Red Dead Redemption II (2018)
Red Dead Redemption II
9.7
Video Game
  • Soundtrack("One-Eyed Riley")
  • 2018

Credits

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Actor



  • The Mouse (1996)
    The Mouse
    5.9
    • Commissioner Adams
    • 1996
  • A Time to Remember (1988)
    A Time to Remember
    4.5
    • Father Halloran
    • 1988
  • The Rovers Comedy House
    TV Series
    • Guest Star (1981)
    • 1981
  • The Irish Rovers (1971)
    The Irish Rovers
    7.7
    TV Series
    • Guest (1971-1975)
    • 1971–1975
  • Makem & Clancy
    TV Series
    • Host
    • 1970
  • Angela Cartwright, Rusty Hamer, Sherry Jackson, Marjorie Lord, and Danny Thomas in The Danny Thomas Show (1953)
    The Danny Thomas Show
    7.1
    TV Series
    • Singing Brother (as Tom Makem)
    • 1963

Composer



  • The Fourth Green Field
    • Composer
    • 1994

Music Department



  • Ryan's Fancy (1974)
    Ryan's Fancy
    TV Series
    • music
    • 1974–1983

Personal details

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  • Alternative name
    • Tom Makem
  • 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

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  • Trivia
    Mother Sarah Makem was a leading Irish traditional singer.
  • 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.
  • Nicknames
    • The Godfather of Irish Music
    • The Bard of Armagh

FAQ

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  • When did Tommy Makem die?
    August 1, 2007
  • How did Tommy Makem die?
    Lung cancer
  • How old was Tommy Makem when he died?
    74 years old
  • Where did Tommy Makem die?
    Dover, New Hampshire, USA
  • When was Tommy Makem born?
    November 4, 1932

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