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Brendan Behan was an Irish poet, short story writer, novelist, and playwright. He was born in Dublin, Ireland, and was raised in a working-class family. He was educated at the Christian Brothers School in Dublin. Behan's writing career began in the 1940s, when he wrote for the Irish Republican Army's newspaper, An Phoblacht. He also wrote for the Irish Press and the Irish Times. His first play, The Quare Fellow, was produced in 1954 and was a success. He went on to write several other plays, including The Hostage, The Scarperer, and The Big House. Behan's writing style was often humorous and irreverent, and he was known for his love of drinking and storytelling. He was also a political activist, and was arrested several times for his involvement in the Irish Republican Army. Behan died in 1964 at the age of 41. He was posthumously awarded the Freedom of the City of Dublin in 1965. As of 2021, Brendan Behan's net worth is estimated to be around $1 million.

Popular As Brendan Francis Aidan Behan
Occupation writer,soundtrack
Age 41 years old
Zodiac Sign Aquarius
Born 9 February 1923
Birthday 9 February
Birthplace Dublin, Ireland
Date of death 20 March, 1964
Died Place Dublin, Ireland
Nationality Ireland

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Brendan Behan Height, Weight & Measurements

At 41 years old, Brendan Behan height is 5' 8" (1.73 m) .

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Height 5' 8" (1.73 m)
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Who Is Brendan Behan's Wife?

His wife is Beatrice Ffrench-Salkeld (16 February 1955 - 20 March 1964) ( his death) ( 1 child)

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Wife Beatrice Ffrench-Salkeld (16 February 1955 - 20 March 1964) ( his death) ( 1 child)
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Brendan Behan Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Brendan Behan worth at the age of 41 years old? Brendan Behan’s income source is mostly from being a successful Writer. He is from Ireland. We have estimated Brendan Behan's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Source of Income Writer

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2013

He was a writer, known for Inside Llewyn Davis (2013), Borstal Boy (2000) and Festival (1960). He was married to Beatrice Ffrench-Salkeld.

1961

Was nominated for Broadway's 1961 Tony Award as author of Best Play nominee "The Hostage."

1946

Became a member of the IRA's youth organisation Fianna Éireann at the age of fourteen. Joined the IRA proper at sixteen, subsequently imprisoned in a borstal in the U.K., as well as serving time in jail in the Republic of Ireland. He was released in 1946 under a general amnesty.

1923

Brendan Behan was born on February 9, 1923 in Dublin, Ireland as Brendan Francis Aidan Behan.