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ABOUT
Talented Irish poet and playwright who died of alcoholism. He wrote The Quare Fellow, The Hostage, and Borstal Boy.He was part of the Irish Republican Army.Veronica Lake also had difficulty with alcoholism throughout her life.
BEFORE FAMEAt age 13, he left school to join his father's profession as a house painter.
PERSONAL LIFEHe married Beatrice Salkeld in 1995.
Historical Events in the Life of Brendan Behan
1956-7-24 Brendan Behan's "Quare Fellow" premieres in London
1958-10-14 Brendan Behan's "Hostage" premieres in London
1967-10-10 Brendan Behan's "Borstal Boy" premieres in Dublin
Playwright Brendan Behan were born on Friday, birthstone is Amethyst, the seaon was Winter in the Chinese year of Pig, it is 35 days until Brendan Behan next birthday.
