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Val Doonican(1927-2015)

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  • Actor
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Val Doonican was born on 3 February 1927 in Waterford, Co. Waterford, Republic of Ireland. He was a writer and actor, known for Ring of Bright Water (1969), The Val Doonican Music Show (1975) and Christmas Eve with Val Doonican (1986). He was married to Lynette Rae. He died on 1 July 2015 in Knotty Green, Buckinghamshire, England, UK.
BornFebruary 3, 1927
DiedJuly 1, 2015(88)
BornFebruary 3, 1927
DiedJuly 1, 2015(88)
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Known for

Ring of Bright Water (1969)
Ring of Bright Water
7.1
  • Soundtrack("Ring of Bright Water" (Title Song))
  • 1969
The Val Doonican Music Show
5.9
TV Series
  • Writer
Christmas Eve with Val Doonican
TV Special
  • Writer
  • 1986
Christmas Eve with Val Doonican
TV Special
  • Writer
  • 1987

Credits

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Writer

  • Christmas Eve with Val Doonican
    TV Special
    • written by
    • 1987
  • Christmas Eve with Val Doonican
    TV Special
    • written by
    • 1986
  • The Val Doonican Music Show
    5.9
    TV Series
    • writer
    • special material
    • written by ...
    • 1975–1985
  • Val Doonican in The Val Doonican Show (1970)
    The Val Doonican Show
    6.0
    TV Series
    • writer
    • 1972
  • Saturday Variety (1972)
    Saturday Variety
    TV Series
    • writer
    • 1972
  • Val Doonican in The Val Doonican Show (1965)
    The Val Doonican Show
    6.6
    TV Series
    • special material
    • 1965–1970
  • Diana Ross in BBC Show of the Week (1965)
    BBC Show of the Week
    8.8
    TV Series
    • special material
    • 1968–1969

Music Department

  • The Val Doonican Music Show
    5.9
    TV Series
    • original music and lyrics by
    • 1984
  • Singalong Saturday
    TV Series
    • singer & guitarist
    • 1964

Actor

  • The Human Jungle (1963)
    The Human Jungle
    7.9
    TV Series
    • Jim Garner (guitar) (uncredited)
    • 1964

Personal details

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  • Height
    • 5′ 8″ (1.73 m)
  • Born
    • February 3, 1927
    • Waterford, Co. Waterford, Republic of Ireland
  • Died
    • July 1, 2015
    • Knotty Green, Buckinghamshire, England, UK(undisclosed)
  • Spouse
    • Lynette Rae1962 - July 2, 2015 (his death, 2 children)
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Portrayal
    • 2 Articles
    • 1 Magazine Cover Photo

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  • Trivia
    Youngest of 8 children.
  • Trademark
      Sitting on a rocking chair and wearing colourful cardigans

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