• Music
  • 16 Jun 08

Irish Actor wins prestigious Tony Award

Irish Actor wins prestigious Tony Award
The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Hot Press Newsdesk

Irish actor Jim Norton has won a Tony Award in the United States for his performance in Conor McPherson's The Seafarer.

Best known for playing Bishop Len Brennan in Father Ted, Jim was named Best Featured Actor in a Play at the awards ceremony in New York last night, June 15.

Arts Minister Martin Cullen has congratulated Norton on his achievement, describing him as an actor of exceptional versatility.

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