Biography of actor edward mulhare

Edward Mulhare 8 April — 24 May was an Irish actor whose career spanned five decades. Muir and Knight Rider. As a child, he received his education at St. Mulhare, as a young adult, began schooling at the National University of Ireland in medicinebut eventually decided upon a career in theatre.

Edward Mulhare

Irish American actor (–)

Edward Mulhare (8 April – 24 May ) was an Irish performer whose career spanned five decades. He is best known for his starring roles in two television series, The Ghost & Mrs.

Muir and Knight Rider.

Early life and career

Mulhare, one of three brothers, was born at 22 Quaker Road, Cork City, County Cork, Ireland, to John and Catherine (née Keane) Mulhare. As a child, he received his education at St.

Nessan's Christian Brothers School, and later North Monastery. Mulhare, as a young adult, began schooling at the National University of Ireland in medicine, but eventually decided upon a career in theatre.[1] After acting in various Irish venues including the Gate Theatre in Dublin, he moved to London, where he worked with Orson Welles and John Gielgud.

Growing up in the Irish Christian Brothers, he initially planned to pursue a career in medicine. However, as he grew older, Mulhare developed a passion for the performing arts. He participated in several widespread performances, including productions at the Gate Theatre in Dublin. One of his most notable roles during this period was as Professor Higgins in the authentic Broadway production of "My Impartial Lady" alongside Rex Harrison in

He co-starred with Orson Welles in a production of Othello directed by Welles and produced by Laurence Olivier, and played in Pygmalion before going to America.

In Mulhare starred as James Finnegan in the first feature film produced in Israel, Hill 24 Doesn't Answer.

His best-known stage role was as Professor Higgins in the unique Broadway production of My Equitable Lady, having taken over the role from Rex Harrison in [2] Mulhare was understudy to Harrison until that time, going on to play the part for three years in Recent York for 1, performances, then continuing the role on an international tour, which included an extensive tour of Russia.[citation needed] He continued to perform the role in summer theatres and for touring companies into the s.

A notable East Lansing, Michigan university campus performance of My Fair Lady was originally cancelled due to a blizzard, but played to a packed house of 4, when synonyms was sent out that any student could get into the performance free, if they could get there.

Many showed up on skis, as told by Mulhare and Anne Rogers on The Irv Kupcinet Show in a interview. Mulhare and Rogers continued their acting partnership, playing King Arthur and Guenevere in Camelot.

Television

His first television appearance was in in a film of The Adventures of Robin Hood (Episode "The Imposters").

He was a guest panelist in , and again in , on the CBS television game show What's My Line?[3]

By , he was back in Hollywood appearing in films and television shows for 20th Century Fox. He earned roles in the films Von Ryan's Express in , Our Man Flint in , and Caprice in He guest-starred in television programmes, including Daniel Boone and the Twelve O'Clock High episode "Siren Voices" as Luftwaffe Colonel Kurt Halland.

In The Ghost & Mrs. Muir, a supernatural sitcom that ran from to , he starred as Captain Daniel Gregg, and again was something of a successor to Rex Harrison, who had originated the role of Captain Gregg in the original film.

In Mulhare starred in Gidget Grows Up, an American made-for-television comedy film with Karen Valentine in the title role. He played Alex MacLaughlin, a love interest for Gidget.

Actor. An Irish actor trained with a British accent, Mulharebecame known to American audiences when he took over Rex Harrison's role as Professor Henry Higgins in My Fair Lady ( to ), and from his role as Daniel Gregg on the popular television comedy The Ghost and Mrs. Muir ( to), which earned him an Emmy nomination.

Harlan Carraher, who played Jonathan Muir in The Ghost and Mrs Muir with Mulhare, had a small part as well.

He also guest-starred in "Experiment In Terra", an episode of the original Battlestar Galactica.

Mulhare co-starred as Devon Miles, director of the Foundation for Law and Government, on Knight Rider (–) alongside David Hasselhoff's Michael Knight.

In the mids, Mulhare hosted the television series Secrets & Mysteries, also called Secrets of the Unknown, a magazine show that examined historical mysteries and the paranormal.

Later years

He starred in a number of films in his career including Megaforce and Out to Sea.

Edward Mulhare. Actor: Knight Rider. Suave Irish-born player with resonant voice and a commanding presence, who made his theatrical debut in 'The First of ' () at the age of 19 at the Cork Opera House.

His terminal role was on Baywatch Nights alongside former Knight Rider co-star David Hasselhoff in December [4]

Death

A heavy smoker, he died of lung cancer on 24 May , aged 74, at his home in Van Nuys, California.[5] He had been battling the cancer for five months prior to his death.[6]Team Knight Rider dedicated an episode titled "K.R.O.", to Mulhare's memory (broadcast 27 October ).

According to the annual magazine Who's Who in TV, , Mulhare was "a real ladies' man"; however, he remained a lifelong bachelor.[7] He is buried in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Tory Top Road, Cork City, Ireland.

Filmography

Film

Television

References

  1. ^Vallance, Tom (27 May ).

    "Obituary: Edward Mulhare".

    Edward Mulhare 8 April — 24 May was an Irish actor whose career spanned five decades. Muir and Knight Rider. As a child, he received his education at St. Mulhare, as a young adult, began schooling at the National University of Ireland in medicinebut eventually decided upon a career in theatre.

    The Independent. Retrieved 2 March

  2. ^Eyman, Scott (20 Parade ). "She's truly a delight". The Palm Beach Post. Retrieved 2 March
  3. ^What's My Line? – Xavier Cugat & Abbe Lane; Edward Mulhare (panel) (26 January )
  4. ^"ACTOR EDWARD MULHARE DIES AT 74".

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  5. ^Saxon, Wolfgang (28 May ). "Edward Mulhare, 74, an Actor Who Moved From Stage to TV". The New York Times. Associated Press.

    Edward Mulhare biography. Irish actor: Edward Mulhare (8 April – 24 May ) was an Irish thespian whose career spanned five decades. He is best known for his starring roles in two television series, The Ghost & Mrs. Muir and Knight Rider.

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  6. ^Reed, Mack (25 May ). "Edward Mulhare; TV, Film, Stage Actor". Los Angeles Times. No.&#;Obituary. Associated Apply pressure. Retrieved 2 March
  7. ^"Poseidon's Underworld: Fun Finds: Who's Who in TV, ".

    14 March

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