Jill Ireland


Actor
Jill Ireland

About

Birth Place
London, England, GB
Born
April 24, 1936
Died
May 18, 1990
Cause of Death
Breast Cancer

Biography

Attractive blonde professional dancer turned actor who made her screen debut in 1955. Ireland has often been paired with actor/husband Charles Bronson and was formerly married to actor David McCallum. Late in life she attracted considerable attention and respect for her lengthy and courageous battle with breast cancer, as well as with her other personal and family misfortunes....

Family & Companions

David McCallum
Husband
Actor. Married in 1957; divorced in 1967.
Charles Bronson
Husband
Actor. Married from 1968 until her death.

Bibliography

"Life Lines"
Jill Ireland (1989)
"Life Wish"
Jill Ireland (1987)

Biography

Attractive blonde professional dancer turned actor who made her screen debut in 1955. Ireland has often been paired with actor/husband Charles Bronson and was formerly married to actor David McCallum. Late in life she attracted considerable attention and respect for her lengthy and courageous battle with breast cancer, as well as with her other personal and family misfortunes.

Life Events

1955

First feature, appeared as a dancer, "Oh, Rosalinda"

1956

Feature acting debut, "Three Men in a Boat"

1957

Paired with first husband David McCallum, "Hell Drivers"

1962

Relocated to Hollywood CA

1966

US TV series debut, "Shane"

1968

First collaboration opposite soon-to-be husband Charles Bronson, "Villa Rides"

1980

TV-movie debut, "The Girl, the Gold Watch & Everything"

1984

First served as associate producer on the Bronson vehicle, "The Evil That Men Do"

1987

Final feature, "Caught"

1987

Last feature appearance with Bronson; cast also included son Paul McCallum, "Assassination"

Family

Jack Ireland
Father
Survived her.
Dorothy Ireland
Mother
Survived her.
Jason McCallum Bronson
Son
Died of heroin overdose in 1989 at aged 27; adopted in 1962 with David McCallum, later adopted by Charles Bronson.
Paul McCallum
Son
Actor. Survived her; father, David McCallum.
Valentine McCallum
Son
Guitarist. Survived her; father, David McCallum.
Suzanne Bronson
Step-Daughter
Survived her; father, Charles Bronson.
Tony Bronson
Step-Son
Survived her; father, Charles Bronson.
Zuleika Bronson
Step-Daughter
Survived her; father, Charles Bronson.
Katrina Holden
Daughter
Survived her; father, Charles Bronson.

Companions

David McCallum
Husband
Actor. Married in 1957; divorced in 1967.
Charles Bronson
Husband
Actor. Married from 1968 until her death.

Bibliography

"Life Lines"
Jill Ireland (1989)
"Life Wish"
Jill Ireland (1987)