Milo O'Shea, who starred in the 1960s films Romeo And Juliet, Ulysses and Barbarella and later in TV's The West Wing, has died.
Milo O'Shea died in New York The Irish actor, who was 86, also appeared in other television shows including Cheers, Frasier, The Golden Girls, St Elsewhere and prison drama Oz.
In the UK, he was in BBC comedy Me Mammy alongside Yootha Joyce during the late 1960s and early 70s.
O'Shea was nominated for a Bafta in 1968 for in the most promising newcomer category for his role as Leopold Bloom in Ulysses.
And his performance as Friar Laurence in director Franco Zeffirelli's Romeo And Juliet is also seen as one of his stand out roles.
O'Shea in the 1968 movie Barbarella alongside Jane Fonda He began acting on the stage, then moved into film in the 1960s.
O'Shea, who died in New York, had lived in the US city since 1976 and is survived by his actress wife Kitty Sullivan, sons Colm and Steven and grandchildren.
Ireland's Arts Minister Jimmy Deenihan described the veteran character actor as a giant of both stage and screen.
The West Wing was among his last roles "During his career in theatre and film, both at home and abroad, he is remembered for the quality of his performances in a range of challenging and often ground-breaking roles," he said.
"His portrayal of Leopold Bloom in Ulysses was a particular highlight of his film career, a role that many people recall when they think of him.
O'Shea was nominated for a Bafta for Ulysses "His performance in Zeffirelli's Romeo and Juliet also stands out."
Mr Deenihan said the actor had reached the widest audiences across the globe and was internationally recognised for the quality of his work.
"I would like to express my deep condolences to his family, and to his many friends, at this time," he added.
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