Ian Bannen Biography

Fast Facts

• Honored with the Ian Bannen Memorial Award from Coatbridge College, Lanarkshire
• Received the Glenfiddich Spirit of Scotland Award in 2000
• Studied at St․ Aloysius' College and Ratcliffe College
• Remained married to Marilyn Salisbury from 1976 until his death in 1999
• Bannen's stage debut came in 1947 after appearing in a production of "Armlet and Jade․"
• Best known for portraying the characters Christopher Lowe in "From Beyond the Grave," Jim Prideaux in the 1979 production of "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy" and Jackie O'Shea in "Waking Ned Devine․"
• Replaced by actor Nigel Davenport after being cast in 1977's "The Island of Dr․ Moreau․"
• Was close friends with actors Richard Harris and Peter O'Toole
• Original member of the Stratford-upon-Avon's Royal Shakespeare Company