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Internationally known actor Gabriel Byrne has worked extensively in the worlds of film, literature and theatre.
Born in Dublin, Ireland, as the first of six children, Gabriel discovered his passion for acting later in his life. His careers were as eclectic as the characters he has portrayed on the screen. Before becoming an actor, he worked as an archaeologist, a cook, a bullfighter and a Spanish schoolteacher. He began his acting career on stage with The Focus Theatre and the Abbey Theatre in Dublin, then later joined the Royal Court and the National Theatre in London. In 1981, he made his film debut as Lord Uther in John Boorman's classic King Arthur epic, "Excalibur." continued>>
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