Harry Brogan

Biography

Harry Brogan was a renowned Irish actor who established himself as one of Ireland's foremost character actors at the Abbey Theatre from 1939 to 1976. He was known for his iconic roles in comic performances, including Tom Cassidy in "Shake Hands with the Devil" (1959) and memorable portrayals of Séan O'Casey characters. A stalwart supporter of Irish theatre, Brogan declined offers to work abroad, instead choosing to stay with the Abbey Theatre until his passing in 1977 at age 72.