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Charles B. Fitzsimons

January 01, 1970

For the Australian politician, see Charles Fitzsimmons (politician).

Charles B. Fitzsimons (8 May 1924 – 14 February 2001) was an Irish actor who emigrated to the United States, where he became a film producer after ending his acting career. He was a younger brother of famed actress Maureen O'Hara. His name was sometimes spelled as FitzSimons.[1]

Charles B. Fitzsimons
Fitzsimons in 1954
Born(1924-05-08)8 May 1924
Ranelagh, County Dublin, Ireland
Died14 February 2001(2001-02-14) (aged 76)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Alma materNational University of Ireland
Occupations
  • Actor
  • producer
  • attorney
Years active1949–1983
Spouses
Consuelo Vaughn
​
(divorced)​
Cherie Bromley
​
(m. 1978)​
Children5
RelativesMaureen O'Hara (sister)

Life edit

Fitzsimons, an actor and attorney,[2] went to the US in 1951. His previous acting experience was with Dublin's Abbey Theatre.[3] Fitzsimons also studied law in Ireland at the National University of Ireland and King's Inns.[4][5] He completed his law degree at age 20 and was the youngest person to do so at the time. but had to wait until the age of 21 before being able to practice law.[3]

 
Maureen O'Hara with brothers James O'Hara (left) and Charles Fitzsimons in 1954

Fitzsimons originally was hired by producer John Ford in a legal capacity, in preparation for the arrival of the cast and crew of the film The Quiet Man for filming in Ireland.[6] Upon their first meeting, Ford believed Fitzsimons would be right for the film role of Forbes in addition to his legal duties.[6][7][8] Ford then proceeded to hire O'Hara's brother, James, for the role of Father Paul in the film. James also worked at the Abbey in Dublin, but used his mother's maiden name of Lilburn as a professional name.[6][7][9] Both brothers made their film debuts in The Quiet Man and both came to the United States upon completion of the film.[6][10] In 1957, Maureen O'Hara sued Confidential magazine because of false accusations made about her. Fitzsimons served as his sister's attorney during the trial.[11][12][13]

He became a Hollywood film actor and later a supervising production executive before becoming a producer himself.[4] He served as executive director of the Producers Guild of America from 1981 to 1999.[5][4][14] In 1989, he received an Honorary Lifetime Membership Award from that organisation.[4][5]

Death edit

Fitzsimons died from liver failure in 2001, aged 76. He was survived by his wife, Cherie Bromley, and daughter. By his first wife Consuelo Vaughn and their four children. As well as his three sisters: Maureen O'Hara, Mrs. Margot Edwards, and Sister Mary Margaret, R.S.C., a nun.[4][5]

Selected filmography edit

Producer edit

 
Barry Fitzgerald, Fitzsimons, Sean McGlory, John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara in a scene from The Quiet Man[15]

Actor edit

References edit

  1. ^ Levy, Bell (2013). Lest We Forget: The John Ford Stock Company. BearManor Media. p. 104 – via Google Books.
  2. ^ "Brothers in Movie Debut". The Daily Chronicle. 4 November 1952. p. 5. Retrieved 20 June 2016 – via Newspapers.com.  
  3. ^ a b c "Producer excited over 'Helm' series". The Sedalia Democrat. 10 October 1975. p. 15. Retrieved 20 June 2016 – via Newspapers.com.  
  4. ^ a b c d e Uslan, Rachel (17 February 2001). "Charles B. Fitzsimons; Producers Guild Executive". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  5. ^ a b c d Stack, Vanessa (25 February 2001). "Charles B. Fitzsimons". Variety. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  6. ^ a b c d Bacon, James R. (26 August 1951). "Hollywood Gossip". The Hutchinson News. p. 3. Retrieved 20 June 2016 – via Newspapers.com.  
  7. ^ a b "Cast of the Quiet Man". TCM. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  8. ^ Handsaker, Gene (25 February 1952). "Hollywood". The Pocono Record. p. 16. Retrieved 20 June 2016 – via Newspapers.com.  
  9. ^ a b Corby, Jane (24 August 1952). "'Quiet Man' Cast Members Report Some Fun in Ireland". Brooklyn Daily Eagle. p. 26. Retrieved 20 June 2016 – via Newspapers.com.  
  10. ^ "Filming of The Quiet Man Was Regular Family Affair". Brooklyn Daily Eagle. 17 August 1952. p. 23 – via Newspapers.com.  
  11. ^ Malone, Aubrey (12 September 2013). Maureen O'Hara: The Biography. University Press of Kentucky. p. 138. ISBN 9780813142401.
  12. ^ Thomas, Bob (24 August 1957). "Meade Gives Names of 10 Informants for Magazine". The San Bernardino County Sun. p. 1. Retrieved 20 June 2016 – via Newspapers.com.  
  13. ^ Thomas, Bob (24 August 1957). "Meade Gives Names of 10 Informants for Confidential". The San Bernardino County Sun. p. 2. Retrieved 20 June 2016 – via Newspapers.com.  
  14. ^ Connolly, Ceci (25 March 1992). "Tinseltown exhibiting ageism, sexism". Santa Cruz Sentinel. p. 38. Retrieved 20 June 2016 – via Newspapers.com.  
  15. ^ "Photo from The Quiet Man". Cumberland Sunday Times. 19 October 1952. p. 27. Retrieved 20 June 2016 – via Newspapers.com.  
  16. ^ "Magnates at Local Premiere See Tucson as Film Center". Tucson Daily Citizen. 5 June 1961. p. 19. Retrieved 21 June 2016 – via Newspapers.com.  
  17. ^ "Television Listings". Biddeford-Saco Journal. 27 October 1973. p. 8. Retrieved 20 June 2016 – via Newspapers.com.  
  18. ^ "Video Production Starts Again at 20th Century Lot". The Van Nuys News. 21 June 1970. p. 24. Retrieved 20 June 2016 – via Newspapers.com.  
  19. ^ "Thomas Forsakes John-Boy Im age in Crane Classic". The Gallup Independent. 3 December 1974. p. 14. Retrieved 20 June 2016 – via Newspapers.com.  
  20. ^ Parsons, Louella O. (21 October 1952). "Louella's Movie-Go-Round". Albuquerque Journal. p. 19 – via Newspapers.com.  

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For the Australian politician see Charles Fitzsimmons politician Charles B Fitzsimons 8 May 1924 14 February 2001 was an Irish actor who emigrated to the United States where he became a film producer after ending his acting career He was a younger brother of famed actress Maureen O Hara His name was sometimes spelled as FitzSimons 1 Charles B FitzsimonsFitzsimons in 1954Born 1924 05 08 8 May 1924Ranelagh County Dublin IrelandDied14 February 2001 2001 02 14 aged 76 Los Angeles California U S Alma materNational University of IrelandOccupationsActorproducerattorneyYears active1949 1983SpousesConsuelo Vaughn divorced wbr Cherie Bromley m 1978 wbr Children5RelativesMaureen O Hara sister Contents 1 Life 2 Death 3 Selected filmography 3 1 Producer 3 2 Actor 4 References 5 External linksLife editFitzsimons an actor and attorney 2 went to the US in 1951 His previous acting experience was with Dublin s Abbey Theatre 3 Fitzsimons also studied law in Ireland at the National University of Ireland and King s Inns 4 5 He completed his law degree at age 20 and was the youngest person to do so at the time but had to wait until the age of 21 before being able to practice law 3 nbsp Maureen O Hara with brothers James O Hara left and Charles Fitzsimons in 1954 Fitzsimons originally was hired by producer John Ford in a legal capacity in preparation for the arrival of the cast and crew of the film The Quiet Man for filming in Ireland 6 Upon their first meeting Ford believed Fitzsimons would be right for the film role of Forbes in addition to his legal duties 6 7 8 Ford then proceeded to hire O Hara s brother James for the role of Father Paul in the film James also worked at the Abbey in Dublin but used his mother s maiden name of Lilburn as a professional name 6 7 9 Both brothers made their film debuts in The Quiet Man and both came to the United States upon completion of the film 6 10 In 1957 Maureen O Hara sued Confidential magazine because of false accusations made about her Fitzsimons served as his sister s attorney during the trial 11 12 13 He became a Hollywood film actor and later a supervising production executive before becoming a producer himself 4 He served as executive director of the Producers Guild of America from 1981 to 1999 5 4 14 In 1989 he received an Honorary Lifetime Membership Award from that organisation 4 5 Death editFitzsimons died from liver failure in 2001 aged 76 He was survived by his wife Cherie Bromley and daughter By his first wife Consuelo Vaughn and their four children As well as his three sisters Maureen O Hara Mrs Margot Edwards and Sister Mary Margaret R S C a nun 4 5 Selected filmography editProducer edit nbsp Barry Fitzgerald Fitzsimons Sean McGlory John Wayne and Maureen O Hara in a scene from The Quiet Man 15 The Deadly Companions 1961 starring his elder sister Maureen O Hara 16 Batman 1966 assoc Love American Style 1969 TV series 17 Nanny and the Professor 1970 TV series 18 The Red Badge of Courage 1974 19 Matt Helm 1975 TV series 3 Casablanca 1983 TV series Wonder Woman TV series Actor edit I Was a Male War Bride 1949 Lt Kelly scenes deleted The Quiet Man 1952 alongside Maureen O Hara his elder sister Hugh Forbes What Price Glory 1952 9 Capt Wickham uncredited Les Miserables 1952 Noel Student uncredited Against All Flags 1952 Flag Lieutenant uncredited Titanic 1953 20 Chief Officer Wilde uncredited The Desert Rats 1953 Fire Officer uncredited The Black Shield of Falworth 1954 Giles Captain Lightfoot 1955 Dan Shanley The Last Hurrah 1958 Kevin McCluskey uncredited final film role References edit Levy Bell 2013 Lest We Forget The John Ford Stock Company BearManor Media p 104 via Google Books Brothers in Movie Debut The Daily Chronicle 4 November 1952 p 5 Retrieved 20 June 2016 via Newspapers com nbsp a b c Producer excited over Helm series The Sedalia Democrat 10 October 1975 p 15 Retrieved 20 June 2016 via Newspapers com nbsp a b c d e Uslan Rachel 17 February 2001 Charles B Fitzsimons Producers Guild Executive Los Angeles Times Retrieved 20 June 2016 a b c d Stack Vanessa 25 February 2001 Charles B Fitzsimons Variety Retrieved 20 June 2016 a b c d Bacon James R 26 August 1951 Hollywood Gossip The Hutchinson News p 3 Retrieved 20 June 2016 via Newspapers com nbsp a b Cast of the Quiet Man TCM Retrieved 20 June 2016 Handsaker Gene 25 February 1952 Hollywood The Pocono Record p 16 Retrieved 20 June 2016 via Newspapers com nbsp a b Corby Jane 24 August 1952 Quiet Man Cast Members Report Some Fun in Ireland Brooklyn Daily Eagle p 26 Retrieved 20 June 2016 via Newspapers com nbsp Filming of The Quiet Man Was Regular Family Affair Brooklyn Daily Eagle 17 August 1952 p 23 via Newspapers com nbsp Malone Aubrey 12 September 2013 Maureen O Hara The Biography University Press of Kentucky p 138 ISBN 9780813142401 Thomas Bob 24 August 1957 Meade Gives Names of 10 Informants for Magazine The San Bernardino County Sun p 1 Retrieved 20 June 2016 via Newspapers com nbsp Thomas Bob 24 August 1957 Meade Gives Names of 10 Informants for Confidential The San Bernardino County Sun p 2 Retrieved 20 June 2016 via Newspapers com nbsp Connolly Ceci 25 March 1992 Tinseltown exhibiting ageism sexism Santa Cruz Sentinel p 38 Retrieved 20 June 2016 via Newspapers com nbsp Photo from The Quiet Man Cumberland Sunday Times 19 October 1952 p 27 Retrieved 20 June 2016 via Newspapers com nbsp Magnates at Local Premiere See Tucson as Film Center Tucson Daily Citizen 5 June 1961 p 19 Retrieved 21 June 2016 via Newspapers com nbsp Television Listings Biddeford Saco Journal 27 October 1973 p 8 Retrieved 20 June 2016 via Newspapers com nbsp Video Production Starts Again at 20th Century Lot The Van Nuys News 21 June 1970 p 24 Retrieved 20 June 2016 via Newspapers com nbsp Thomas Forsakes John Boy Im age in Crane Classic The Gallup Independent 3 December 1974 p 14 Retrieved 20 June 2016 via Newspapers com nbsp Parsons Louella O 21 October 1952 Louella s Movie Go Round Albuquerque Journal p 19 via 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