Knowra Richard Harris Richard Harris Richard Harris (1930–2002) was an Irish actor and singer whose intense performances ranged from This Sporting Life and Camelot to Albus Dumbledore in the first two Harry Potter films.
This Sporting Life : A 1963 British drama film about a working-class rugby league player, starring Richard Harris. Harris’s breakthrough performance as Frank Machin earned him an Academy Award nomination.
Jim Sheridan : An Irish film director and screenwriter whose films include My Left Foot and In the Name of the Father. Sheridan directed Harris in The Field, one of his later acclaimed roles.
Limerick : A city in western Ireland on the River Shannon. Harris was born there in 1930 and retained a strong association with Ireland.
MacArthur Park : A 1968 song written by Jimmy Webb and first recorded by Richard Harris. Harris’s recording became a major hit and established him as a recording artist.
Camelot : A musical by Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe, adapted from the Arthurian legend. Harris originated King Arthur on Broadway and reprised the role in the 1967 film.
John Huston : An American film director, screenwriter, and actor known for films including The Maltese Falcon and The African Queen. Huston directed Harris in The Bible: In the Beginning... and The Man Who Would Be King.
Cork Opera House : A theatre and opera house in Cork, Ireland, opened in 1855. Harris worked there early in his career, before establishing himself in London.
A Tramp Shining : Richard Harris’s 1968 debut studio album, featuring his recording of MacArthur Park. The album brought his theatrical vocal style to a broad pop audience.
A Man Called Horse : A 1970 western film starring Richard Harris as an English aristocrat captured by a Sioux community. The role became one of Harris’s best-known adventure-film performances.
Peter O’Toole : An Irish-born actor celebrated for stage and screen performances, including Lawrence of Arabia. O’Toole was a contemporary and friend whose career also bridged Irish identity and international stardom.
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