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Milo O'Shea Obituary
Ireland's arts minister, Jimmy Deenihan, said in a statement announcing O'Shea's death on Tuesday that the Dublin-born actor would be remembered for "ground-breaking" roles, including a performance as Leopold Bloom in the 1967 film adaptation of "Ulysses."
O'Shea also acted on Broadway, playing a gay hairdresser in 1968's "Staircase." He was nominated for Tony Awards twice.
The public knew O'Shea best as a character actor. His bushy eyebrows and white hair made him a favorite of casting directors looking for priests. He played a drunken one on the TV show "Cheers," a pedophilic one in the 1997 film "The Butcher Boy," a charming one in the 1981 Broadway play "Mass Appeal," as well as the tragedy-enabling Friar Laurence in "Romeo and Juliet." He was a judge in the film "The Verdict."
His loony turn as the pleasure-obsessed scientist Durand Durand in the 1968 science fiction romp "Barbarella" inspired a British rock group to name its band after his character. Duran Duran also put him in a concert video.
O'Shea moved to the U.S. in the mid-1970s and was a longtime resident of New York.
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Memories and Condolences
for Milo O'Shea
36 Entries
August 31, 2014
Although we are saddened by a loved one's death, God is near to all those calling upon him.
ellen cohn
September 24, 2013
Dear Kitty: you may or may not remember but Frank(Carpenito) and I spent a lovely evening in your home eating your spaghetti and watching Milo in Romeo & Juliet..one of my nicest memories of anything that I have ever done. Please accept my sincerest condolences. Ellen.Cohn @yahoo.com
April 12, 2013
happy are the mild-tempered ones,since they will inherit the earth."matt.5:5..please accept my heartfelt condolence....md
Dawn
April 11, 2013
Milo & Kitty... an evening spent with you in San Francisco made me forever fans; being related gives me the added privilege to love you all the more! Heartfelt prayers & love, Dawn Hopkins (+ Mark, Jennifer, & Keriann)
Ruth
April 10, 2013
May he family and fans know that the God of tender mercies is there to comfort hem when ever hey need it. Romans 15:33.
KEN&MARY O'DANIEL
April 9, 2013
WE ARE SENDING OUR LOVE,PRAYERS,&CONDOLENCES TO THE O'SHEA FAMILY,FRIENDS,FANS,&ALL WHO KNEW MR. O'SHEA.
April 9, 2013
May the family find comfort in the hearer of prayer Ps 65:2
Thérèse
April 9, 2013
I remember Milo O'Shea best for his pantomime appearances in The Gaiety Theatre, Dublin many years ago. What a great personality - so funny and so warm. Requiescat in pace.
Anthony Gallagher
April 9, 2013
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Sheri Pritchard
April 8, 2013
Terrifically fun person - a very talented man - a credit to Ireland - grateful for the legacy in film and tv that he's left behind -
T. P.
April 8, 2013
I am so very sorry for your loss. May you find hope in comfort in knowing that your loved one can "stand up" again, and live again. (Daniel 12:13) “And as for you yourself, go toward the end; and you will rest, but you will stand up for your lot at the end of the days.”
Tam B
April 8, 2013
I so enjoyed his work!!!
Linda Jackson
April 8, 2013
I was sorry to learn of Mr. O'Shea's passing. I have enjoyed his performances over the year and he was such a wonderful actor. My prayers are with his family and friends.
April 8, 2013
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Robert Arensen
April 8, 2013
Great actor God will welcome. You ...thank you for your body of work.
Gina Rosier
April 8, 2013
Thank you for your Roll in "Romeo and Juliet". I have always had fond memories of that movie and Subtle Wit in your Lines AS you you tried to keep the Young Forbidden Loves apart! BRAVO! R.I.P.
April 7, 2013
May the wind be at your back.
Harry Simpson
April 7, 2013
Thank you for sharing a part of your life with us.
Joseph Stager Jr.
April 7, 2013
You`re with God now, dear man.
Ivy
April 7, 2013
God Bless You,Sweet Soul.
becca
April 7, 2013
I confess I never knew his name, but I sure as heck REMEMBER all the characters he played. Godspeed, Mr. O'Shea. Sympathy and peace to you, and all who loved you. May God hold you in the palm of his/her hand.
Guy Borges
April 7, 2013
Loved Mr. O'Shea in his guest role as minister on Cheers, hated his character in "The Verdict". I guess that is a testament to his acting skill, may he rest in peace.
April 7, 2013
Thank you for your gift ~ Rest in peace.
Kayhleen Kearney
April 7, 2013
Rest In Peace you brought great joy to so many.
April 7, 2013
May you find comfort in the Hearer of prayer at this time. Psalm 65:2
F. D.
April 7, 2013
Sorry for your loss. I hope the family can have comfort & peace from God during this time. (Romans 15:33)
Rich Feeley
April 7, 2013
It was a great pleasure to watch him perform. One of the great actors of all time...an Irish treasure..
RIP
Darlene Harvey
April 7, 2013
RIP
Lynn Morris
April 7, 2013
I just saw your episode of Golden Girls just last night and then again this morning, and now I read that you are gone. Mr. O'Shea, you will be missed. May ypu rest in peace. My deepest sympathies to your family and friends. God Bless!!!
Victor L,Esperance
April 6, 2013
So sorry for your loss. We let actors and actresses into our living rooms building an affinity with the characters. Milo O'Shea was someone who would have been personally welcome in out home as he projected a sincerity and professionalism in his roles. I am sure he will be missed by those who knew him as he will be missed by his fans. Le comh bhron.
Diana
April 6, 2013
What a profound loss. You were such a treasure, and brought joy to me everytime I saw you act. Oh how I regret not writing and telling you so. You made me so very proud of my Irish heritage. May God Bless and comfort your precious family. I am so, so very sorry for your loss O'Shea family. Please know he was loved & adored by so many. He will be missed...
I raise a glass in honor to you Milo...
Slainte!
Ar dheas Dé go raibh a anam.
Codladh sámh Milo O'Shea...
Linda Moser-Langer
April 6, 2013
I'm sorry for your loss, Kitty. Your aunt, Sr. Marcella Holloway, was a dear friend of mine, my major professor at Avila in Kansas City, and always spoke of you and Milo with great affection
April 6, 2013
May his family and friends be surrounded by love and peace at this very sorrowful time. Mr. O'Shea was an outstanding actor who always played memorable characters. I will miss his many talents-- JM
michelle plakas-kaiser
April 6, 2013
rip
Dwayne Bickham
April 6, 2013
rest in peace
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