Pat Aherne

Patrick de Lacy Aherne (6 January 1901 – 30 September 1970) was an English film actor.[1] He was the son of the architect William de Lacy Aherne, and the elder brother of the actor Brian Aherne. The family lived at Kings Norton.

Pat Aherne
Born
Patrick de Lacy Aherne

(1901-01-06)6 January 1901
King's Norton, Worcestershire, England
Died30 September 1970(1970-09-30) (aged 69)
Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, United States
OccupationFilm actor
Years active1924 - 1957
Spouse(s)Renée Houston

He was married to actress/comedian Renée Houston, with whom he adopted two children (Teri and Trevor) and had two children (Patrick Anthony and Alan Brian). Pat Aherne was a silent screen leading man, who was reduced to playing minor supporting roles after the transition to sound (due to hearing loss). His most notable on-screen appearances after 1930, were in Green Dolphin Street, Rocketship X-M and The Court Jester. He was a champion boxer and was in the first boxing film ever made. Pat was also a motorcycle trick rider and friend of Harley and Davidson.[2]

Following death he donated his body to science.[3]

Selected filmography

References
  1. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 21 October 2012. Retrieved 13 August 2010.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. Tavy Aherne, granddaughter
  3. Resting Places: The Burial Sites of More than 14000 Famous Persons, Scott Wilson


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