Gabriel Byrne has no fear of portraying icons. He has essayed several well-known historical figures, including Uther Pendragon, Christopher Columbus, Lord Byron, and Friedrich Bhaer (yes, the Professor is fictional, but still an icon, as any Louisa May Alcott fan will attest). And he has played iconic types as well: […]
Niall O’Loughlin is an artist who lives and works in Dublin. He has created really striking caricatures of actors, musicians, sports figures, and politicians. You can see more of his work (and even purchase his pictures!) at his main website and you can keep up with his current activities at […]
Original posting March 16 Cultural Ambassador for Ireland The Twitterverse is all abuzz with news that Gabriel Byrne has been named Ireland’s new Cultural Ambassador. And now it has been officially confirmed at RTÉ News: Tuesday, 16 March 2010 20:12 Actor Gabriel Byrne has been announced as the Cultural Ambassador […]
Parades and green beer not really your thing? Here are five suggestions for celebrating St. Patrick’s Day that you can enjoy from the comfort of your home and/or computer. And while you are enjoying the day, remember to toast Gabriel Byrne as the New Cultural Ambassador for Ireland! L’Chaim! Wait. […]
UPDATE March 14 LostLily, our roving New York correspondent, has filed this report about the showing of Gabriel Byrne: Stories From Home at the Craic Festival: So, he wasn’t at the screening. Terence Mulligan, who organizes Craic Fest, welcomed everyone, thanked the sponsors and then said, “Unfortunately, Gabriel Byrne couldn’t […]
UPDATED March 29: This just in from The Hollywood Reporter Asia [this article is no longer available at The Hollywood Reporter]: …Meanwhile, Khan will join HBO series “In Treatment” as a regular this upcoming season for about ten episodes starring opposite Gabriel Byrne. Production begins in June in New York […]