Michael Kirby

Michael Kirby

Deceased · Born: Feb 20, 1925 · Died: May 2, 2002

Personal Details

BornFeb 20, 1925 Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

Biography

Michael Kirby, a gifted and accomplished individual with a truly remarkable and awe-inspiring life story, was born on February 20, 1925, in the bustling and vibrant city of Sydney, located in the picturesque province of Nova Scotia, Canada, which is situated in the easternmost region of this vast and beautiful country.

Kirby's illustrious career as an actor and writer has been marked by an impressive array of accomplishments that have spanned multiple decades, during which time he has left an indelible mark on the world of entertainment. His impressive résumé is dotted with a wide range of notable roles in films that have not only showcased his remarkable acting abilities but also demonstrated his remarkable versatility as a creative individual.

Notably, his performances in films such as The Silent Partner, released in 1978, Summer Holiday, which premiered in 1948, and The Golden Boat, which debuted in 1990, have all served as a testament to his remarkable talent and dedication to his craft.

Through these performances, Kirby has not only demonstrated his remarkable acting skills, but he has also showcased his impressive range and ability to adapt to a wide range of roles and characters. His impressive body of work is a testament to his enduring talent and his ability to continue to impress audiences with his performances.

As a result, Kirby's impressive career as an actor and writer has earned him a reputation as a talented and versatile creative individual, one who has made a lasting impact on the world of entertainment.

Notwithstanding his remarkable accomplishments, Kirby's existence was not devoid of formidable obstacles. On May 25th, 2002, he made the final exit from this mortal coil, leaving behind a lasting impact that would persistently motivate and captivate successive generations, long after his physical departure from this world.

Career

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1997
{"id":23870,"title":"Swoon","year":"1992","character":"Detective Savage","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/swoon","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_23870.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_23870.jpg"},"released":1}
1992
Swoon
Swoon as Detective Savage
{"id":23869,"title":"Shadows and Fog","year":"1991","character":"Killer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/shadows-and-fog","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_23869.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_23869.jpg"},"released":1}
1991
{"id":60028,"title":"The Kissing Place","year":"1990","character":"Pike","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-kissing-place","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_60028.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_60028.jpg"},"released":1}
1990
{"id":22750,"title":"Where the Heart Is","year":"1990","character":"Lionel's Father","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/where-the-heart-is-1990","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_22750.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_22750.jpg"},"released":1}
Where the Heart Is
Where the Heart Is as Lionel's Father
{"id":56352,"title":"Treasure of the Hidden Planet","year":"1989","character":"Bun-Dingo","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/treasure-of-the-hidden-planet","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_56352.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_56352.jpg"},"released":1}
1989
{"id":160237,"title":"Glory! Glory!","year":"1989","character":"Warren","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/glory-glory-1989","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_160237.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_160237.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":22830,"title":"A New Life","year":"1988","character":"Dr. Dave Salisman","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-new-life","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_22830.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_22830.jpg"},"released":1}
1988
A New Life
A New Life as Dr. Dave Salisman
{"id":8294,"title":"Another Woman","year":"1988","character":"Psychiatrist","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/another-woman","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4vj9af878rj0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4vj9af878rj0.jpg"},"released":1}
Another Woman
Another Woman as Psychiatrist
{"id":80373,"title":"Rolling Vengeance","year":"1987","character":"Mahoney","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/rolling-vengeance","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_80373.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_80373.jpg"},"released":1}
1987
{"id":162909,"title":"Mr. Patman","year":"1981","character":"Dr. Turley","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/mr-patman","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_162909.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_162909.jpg"},"released":1}
1981
Mr. Patman
Mr. Patman as Dr. Turley
{"id":162928,"title":"Strong Medicine","year":"1981","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/strong-medicine-1981","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_162928.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_162928.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":63573,"title":"Agency","year":"1980","character":"Peters (Quinn's Assassin)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/agency","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_63573.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_63573.jpg"},"released":1}
1980
Agency
Agency as Peters (Quinn's Assassin)
{"id":6081,"title":"Meatballs","year":"1979","character":"Eddy","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/meatballs","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_6081.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_6081.jpg"},"released":1}
1979
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1978
The Silent Partner
The Silent Partner as Charles Packard
{"id":64285,"title":"The House by the Lake","year":"1976","character":"Ralph","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-house-by-the-lake","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_64285.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_64285.jpg"},"released":1}
1976
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1975
{"id":164832,"title":"A Quiet Day in Belfast","year":"1974","character":"Protestant","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-quiet-day-in-belfast","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_164832.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_164832.jpg"},"released":1}
1974
{"id":94264,"title":"Keep It in the Family","year":"1973","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/keep-it-in-the-family","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_94264.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_94264.jpg"},"released":1}
1973
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{"id":82855,"title":"Summer Holiday","year":"1948","character":"Arthur Miller","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/summer-holiday-1948","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_82855.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_82855.jpg"},"released":1}
1948
Summer Holiday
Summer Holiday as Arthur Miller
{"id":95066,"title":"Week-End at the Waldorf","year":"1945","character":"John Rand","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/week-end-at-the-waldorf","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_95066.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_95066.jpg"},"released":1}
1945
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Keep Your Powder Dry
Keep Your Powder Dry as Capt. John Darrison
{"id":14148,"title":"They Were Expendable","year":"1945","character":"Boat Crewman (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/they-were-expendable","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_14148.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_14148.jpg"},"released":1}
They Were Expendable
They Were Expendable as Boat Crewman (uncredited)