Des Cave

Biography

Desmond "Des" Cave is an Irish actor born in Dublin, who began his acting career in college Gilbert-and-Sullivan operas and joined the National Academy of Allied Arts before becoming a member of the Abbey Theatre Company. He has appeared in notable productions, including Dion Boucicault's The Shaughraun at London's Aldwych Theatre, alongside esteemed actors like Cyril Cusack. Cave has also had roles in films such as Paddy (1970) and Philadelphia, Here I Come! (1974).