Thomas "Tom" Clancy | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Thomas Joseph Clancy[1] |
| Also known as | Tommy Clancy[2][3] Thomas J. Clancy[4] |
| Born | 29 October 1924 |
| Origin | Carrick-on-Suir, County Tipperary, Ireland |
| Died | 7 November 1990 (aged 66) Cork City, County Cork, Ireland |
| Genres | Folk, traditional Irish |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, actor |
| Years active | 1947–1990 |
| Formerly of | The Clancy Brothers |
Thomas Joseph Clancy (29 October 1924 – 7 November 1990) was a member of the Irish folk group the Clancy Brothers. He had the most powerful voice of the brothers and had previously been an actor in numerous stage productions, appearing with Orson Welles in King Lear. He also performed often on television and occasionally in the movies.
- ^ "Tom Clancy". The Times. London. 15 November 1990.
- ^ Barretta, Scott (2012). The Conscience of the Folk Revival: The Writings of Israel "Izzy" Young. Scarecrow Press. pp. 54, 189. ISBN 978-0810883093.
- ^ Dickelman, Pat (28 April 1967). "Clancys and Makem Speak Out Off Stage". Chicago Tribune. p. C16.
- ^ Zolotow, Sam (10 February 1954). "CARROLL'S DRAMA OPENING TONIGHT". The New York Times. p. 36.