Attractive blonde professional dancer turned actor who made her screen debut in 1955. Ireland has often been paired with actor/husband Charles Bronson and was formerly married to actor David McCallum. Late in life she attracted considerable attention and respect for her lengthy and courageous battle with breast cancer, as well as with her other personal and family misfortunes.
- Born:
April 24, 1936 in London, England
- Died:
May 18, 1990.
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Job Titles:
Actor, Producer, Writer, Dancer
Milestones
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1955 First feature, appeared as a dancer, "Oh, Rosalinda"
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1956 Feature acting debut, "Three Men in a Boat"
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1957 Paired with first husband David McCallum, "Hell Drivers"
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1962 Relocated to Hollywood CA
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1966 US TV series debut, "Shane"
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1968 First collaboration opposite soon-to-be husband Charles Bronson, "Villa Rides"
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1980 TV-movie debut, "The Girl, the Gold Watch & Everything"
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1984 First served as associate producer on the Bronson vehicle, "The Evil That Men Do"
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1987 Final feature, "Caught"
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1987 Last feature appearance with Bronson; cast also included son Paul McCallum, "Assassination"
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Began performing as a professional dancer at age 15
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Put under contract at Rank studios; appeared in British TV and feature productions
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Studied dance as a child