Pat Rooney (actor born 1848)

Pat Rooney
Born
Patrick Joseph Rooney

1848 (1848)
Birmingham, England
DiedMarch 28, 1892(1892-03-28) (aged 43–44)
New York City, U.S.
Other namesPat Rooney Sr.
Occupation(s)Comedian, actor, entertainer
RelativesPat Rooney Jr. (son)

Patrick Joseph Rooney (1848 – 28 March 1892),[1] often referred to as Pat Rooney Sr. or Pat Rooney the Elder, was an English-born Irish American actor, comedian, songwriter, dancer, and vaudeville performer. He should not be confused with his son Pat Rooney (1880–1962), known variously as Pat Rooney Jr. and Pat Rooney Sr., or his grandson Pat Rooney (1909–1975), also an actor and dancer known as Pat Rooney Jr.[2]

  1. ^ "Loss to the Stage: Irish Comedian, Pat Rooney, Passes Away". The Boston Globe. March 29, 1892. p. 1.
  2. ^ "PAT ROONEY DIES; DANCER 72 YEARS; Ex-Vaudeville Performer, at 82, Was Still on Stage Confused With Father 4 Sisters on Stage In 'Guys and Dolls'". The New York Times. September 11, 1962. p. 33.