John Kavanagh, an Irish actor, was born in 1946 and has appeared on stage, in more than 20 films, including Alexander (2004), Braveheart (1995), and Cal (1984). His most recent claim to fame was his portrayal of The Seer in the History Channel series Vikings.
Among other accolades, he was nominated for a Drama Desk Award in 1989 for his work in a revival of Juno and the Paycock.
When he was 19 years old, Kavanagh enrolled in the Brendan Smyth Academy after receiving training at the Abbey Theatre. He began his employment with the business in 1967 and stayed there for ten years before moving on to freelance work.
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Kavanagh’s sister Anne Bushnell sang jazz, blues, and cabaret tunes.
Kavanagh made his acting debut in the 1970 Irish comedy Paddy, where he played the small role of Willie Egan.
The McKenzie Break, a 1970 World War II film about Scottish POWs organizing their escape from a camp, also had a brief appearance by him. The Irish theatrical production of Brel Is Alive and Well and Living in Paris, which was produced in the 1970s, featured singer-turned-actor Kavanagh as Jacques Brel. He also played a significant part in the subsequent television production, which was shown in December 1978.
