His voice was selected as the Irish Midland Regions voice to be
recorded and preserved for all time in the British Museum's collection
of UK and Eire regional accents.
Irish-born character actor, on stage from 1919. Moved to England in 1927. In films often played working class types.
An expert on military history and owner of a vast collection of toy soldiers.
Father: William J. Quinn; Mother: Margaret M. Tracy.