John Kirby (actor)
John Kirby | |
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| Born | 1950 or 1951 |
| Died | (aged 75) |
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| Years active | 1965–2024 |
| Parent | Bruce Kirby (father) |
| Relatives | Bruno Kirby (brother) |
John Kirby (1950 or 1951 – July 15, 2026) was an American actor and acting coach.[1][2] He was known for playing Frank, the bartender in the American drama miniseries Nutcracker: Money, Madness and Murder.
Life and career
Kirby worked as an acting coach for films such as Peter Pan and The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe,[3] and was a frequent collaborator of Jim Caviezel.[4] He guest-starred in television programs including Maude, Sanford and Son, The Fall Guy, Eight Is Enough, Airwolf and M*A*S*H,[5] and also in films such as Almost Summer and Dracula's Dog.[6]
In 2023, Kirby was diagnosed with ALS.[7] He died from the disease on July 15, 2026, at the age of 75.[8]
References
- ↑ "Spotlight's heat burns". Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, California. November 6, 2010. p. 44. Retrieved July 17, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Through Dark Roles, A Path To Enlightenment". Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, California. February 27, 2011. p. 24. Retrieved July 17, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Lovato's crisis highlights risks of teen stardom". Edmonton Journal. Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. November 14, 2010. p. 22. Retrieved July 17, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Franklin, McKinley (July 17, 2026). "John Kirby, Acting Coach and Son to Actor Bruce Kirby, Dies at 75". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 17, 2026.
- ↑ Wittebols, James H. (June 5, 2003). Watching M*A*S*H, Watching America: A Social History of the 1972-1983 Television Series. McFarland. p. 207. ISBN 9781476635750 – via Google Books.
- ↑ "John Kirby". AllMovie. Retrieved July 17, 2026.
- ↑ Mabbett, Lorraine (November 27, 2023). "Appeal on Behalf of Acting Coach With ALS". San Fernando Valley News. Retrieved July 17, 2026.
- ↑ Tinoco, Armando (July 17, 2026). "John Kirby Dies: Acting Coach, Bruno Kirby's Brother & Bruce Kirby's Son Was 75". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 17, 2026.