About Neil Fitzgerald
Lived 1892 – 1982 (aged 90). Neil Fitzgerald was an Irish actor.
Neil Fitzgerald (15 January 1893 – 15 June 1982) was an Irish actor.
Early life and education Cornelius James Fitzgerald was born at Henry Street (now O'Brien Street), Tipperary, the son of James Joseph Fitzgerald, a grocer, and Ellen McGrath. He was educated in Trinity College Dublin, studying pharmacy, but chose to become an actor.
Career He made his Broadway debut in Leave Her to Heaven in 1940. He appeared in numerous Irish plays on Broadway during his life. He had numerous television credits also.
Death He died in 1982 in Princeton, New Jersey.
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Who was Neil Fitzgerald?
Irish actor (1892-1982)
When was Neil Fitzgerald born?
Neil Fitzgerald was born on 15 January 1892 in County Tipperary.
When did Neil Fitzgerald die?
Neil Fitzgerald died on 15 June 1982 in Princeton.
What was Neil Fitzgerald's occupation?
Neil Fitzgerald was an actor.
What nationality was Neil Fitzgerald?
Neil Fitzgerald was Irish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Neil Fitzgerald. https://biography.guide/neil-fitzgerald/
MLA: "Neil Fitzgerald." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/neil-fitzgerald/.
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