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==Early life== |
==Early life== |
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O'Byrne was born in [[Killiney]], a suburb of [[Dublin]], [[Republic of Ireland|Ireland]]. He attended [[St Mary's College, Dublin]], [[Castleknock College]] and [[University College Dublin]], where he earned a degree in Legal and Political Science. In 1952, he was called to the [[Kings Inns]]. In 1954, he abandoned a legal career in favour of the performing arts, joining the George Mitchell Singers in London but had a "day job" working for an insurance company. During the summer season in [[Llandudno]], he met and later married a singer and dancer from Dublin named Vicky Fitzpatrick. They had three children Jane, John (died 1980) and Dominic.<ref name=westmeath-ex/> |
O'Byrne was born in [[Killiney]], a suburb of [[Dublin]], [[Republic of Ireland|Ireland]]. He attended [[St Mary's College, Dublin]], [[Castleknock College]] and [[University College Dublin]], where he earned a degree in Legal and Political Science. In 1952, he was called to the [[Kings Inns]]. In 1954, he abandoned a legal career in favour of the performing arts, joining the [[George Mitchell Singers]] in London but had a "day job" working for an insurance company. During the summer season in [[Llandudno]], he met and later married a singer and dancer from Dublin named Vicky Fitzpatrick. They had three children Jane, John (died 1980) and Dominic.<ref name=westmeath-ex/> He was the son of [[John O'Byrne]], [[King's Counsel|K.C.]] and Marjorie (née McGuire).<ref name=westmeath-ex>[http://www.westmeathexaminer.ie/news/obituaries/articles/2013/12/11/4018717-the-late-paddy-obyrne-a-major-radio-name-in-two-countries-dies-in-mullingar/ "The late Paddy O’Byrne, a major radio name in two countries, dies in Mullingar"] (11 December 2013) ''[[Westmeath Examiner]]''</ref> |
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==Career in South Africa== |
==Career in South Africa== |
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| ⚫ | O’Byrne emigrated to South Africa in 1958. In 1961, he won a competition called The Voice of South Africa, thereby gaining a contract with the [[South African Broadcasting Corporation]] and a new career.<ref name=westmeath-ex/> As was commonly the case at the time, both among Irish actors abroad as well as many South Africans in the theatre and broadcast media, he used [[Received Pronunciation]] for his professional speaking voice.<ref>[http://www.emmaclarke.com/blogs/2007/october/received-pronunciation |
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| ⚫ | O’Byrne emigrated to the [[Union of South Africa]] in 1958. In 1961, he won a competition called [[The Voice of South Africa]], thereby gaining a contract with the [[South African Broadcasting Corporation]] and a new career.<ref name=westmeath-ex/> As was commonly the case at the time, both among Irish actors abroad as well as many South Africans in the theatre and broadcast media, he used [[Received Pronunciation]] for his professional speaking voice.<ref>[http://www.emmaclarke.com/blogs/2007/october/received-pronunciation Emma Clarke (2 November 2007) ''The Power and Prejudices of Received Pronunciation''] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140221185324/http://www.emmaclarke.com/blogs/2007/october/received-pronunciation |date=2014-02-21 }}</ref><ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/voices/yourvoice/feature2_4.shtml Prof. David Crystal (March, 2007) ''Language and Time: RP and its Successors'', BBC – Voices]</ref><ref>[http://www.macmillandictionaryblog.com/rp-and-dortspeak Stan Carey (8 November 2011) "RP and Dortspeak", ''Macmillan Dictionary'' blog]</ref><ref>[http://blog.www.rabbitfire.org/~krynicki/teaching/cg/files/06_phonetics_ROACH.pdf Peter Roach (2001) ''British English: Received Pronunciation'', School of Linguistics and Applied Language Studies, University of Reading] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140222044507/http://blog.www.rabbitfire.org/~krynicki/teaching/cg/files/06_phonetics_ROACH.pdf |date=2014-02-22 }}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | In 1980, when the radio station [[Radio 702|Talk Radio 702]] was launched in [[Johannesburg]], he was the first announcer heard on it. He also worked for [[ |
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| ⚫ | In 1980, when the radio station [[Radio 702|Talk Radio 702]] was launched in [[Johannesburg]], he was the first announcer heard on it. He also worked for [[Radio Today]] and [[Radio Veritas]], a Roman Catholic station, in Johannesburg and for [[Fine Music Radio]] in Cape Town.<ref name=westmeath-ex/> He also worked for the [[BBC]] on Radio 2 and [[Capital Radio]] in the United Kingdom, during the 1970s and 1980s.<ref name=witness/> |
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He was also an actor, and narrated five films, while in South Africa. He was one of a series of actors who played the science-fiction character Mark Saxon in the original [[radio drama]] ''No Place to Hide'', originally created by South African author [[Monty Doyle]].<ref name=witness/> |
He was also an actor, and narrated five films, while in South Africa. He was one of a series of actors who played the science-fiction character Mark Saxon in the original [[radio drama]] ''No Place to Hide'', originally created by South African author [[Monty Doyle]].<ref name=witness/> |
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O’Byrne and his family moved to [[Mullingar]] in 2001 but he continued to do broadcasts for Irish classical-music radio station [[Lyric FM]], and his programmes for Fine Music Radio were recorded there and transmitted to South Africa for broadcast. He retired in 2004.<ref name=ewn>[http://ewn.co.za/2013/12/05/OPINION-The-ConsideredView-RIP-Paddy-OByrne "The #ConsideredView - RIP Paddy O'Byrne" (2013-12-05) EWN – ''Eye Witness News'', South Africa]</ref> |
O’Byrne and his family moved to [[Mullingar]] in 2001, but he continued to do broadcasts for Irish classical-music radio station [[Lyric FM]], and his programmes for Fine Music Radio were recorded there and transmitted to South Africa for broadcast. He retired in 2004.<ref name=ewn>[http://ewn.co.za/2013/12/05/OPINION-The-ConsideredView-RIP-Paddy-OByrne "The #ConsideredView - RIP Paddy O'Byrne" (2013-12-05) EWN – ''Eye Witness News'', South Africa]</ref> |
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In 2010, at the MTN Radio Awards Gala, in Johannesburg, O’Byrne was honoured for his contribution to South African broadcasting, being named one of the inaugural inductees into the Radio Hall of Fame.<ref name=westmeath-ex/> |
In 2010, at the [[MTN Radio Awards Gala]], in Johannesburg, O’Byrne was honoured for his contribution to South African broadcasting, being named one of the inaugural inductees into the [[Radio Hall of Fame]].<ref name=westmeath-ex/> |
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==Narrator== |
==Narrator== |
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He narrated two movies from ''[[The Gods Must Be Crazy (film series)|The Gods Must Be Crazy]]'' film series, as well as ''[[Animals |
He narrated two movies from ''[[The Gods Must Be Crazy (film series)|The Gods Must Be Crazy]]'' film series, as well as ''[[Animals Are Beautiful People]]''. |
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==Death== |
==Death== |
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Paddy O'Byrne died on 4 December 2013, aged 83, in [[Mullingar]], [[County Westmeath]], [[Republic of Ireland|Ireland]].<ref name=witness>[http://www.witness.co.za/index.php?showcontent&global%5B_id%5D=111013 "Veteran broadcaster, popular actor O’Byrne dies" (6 December 2013) ''The Witness'', Pietermaritzburg, South Africa] |
Paddy O'Byrne died on 4 December 2013, aged 83, in [[Mullingar]], [[County Westmeath]], [[Republic of Ireland|Ireland]].<ref name=witness>[http://www.witness.co.za/index.php?showcontent&global%5B_id%5D=111013 "Veteran broadcaster, popular actor O’Byrne dies" (6 December 2013) ''The Witness'', Pietermaritzburg, South Africa]</ref> |
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==References== |
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Latest revision as of 18:09, 23 April 2024
Paddy O'Byrne | |
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| Born | 8 December 1929 |
| Died | 4 December 2013 (aged 83) |
| Occupation(s) | Radio broadcaster, actor |
| Years active | 1967–2004 |
Paddy O'Byrne (8 December 1929 – 4 December 2013) was an Irish radio broadcaster and actor who became one of the best-known radio personalities in South Africa.[1]
Early life
[edit]O'Byrne was born in Killiney, a suburb of Dublin, Ireland. He attended St Mary's College, Dublin, Castleknock College and University College Dublin, where he earned a degree in Legal and Political Science. In 1952, he was called to the Kings Inns. In 1954, he abandoned a legal career in favour of the performing arts, joining the George Mitchell Singers in London but had a "day job" working for an insurance company. During the summer season in Llandudno, he met and later married a singer and dancer from Dublin named Vicky Fitzpatrick. They had three children Jane, John (died 1980) and Dominic.[2] He was the son of John O'Byrne, K.C. and Marjorie (née McGuire).[2]
Career in South Africa
[edit]O’Byrne emigrated to the Union of South Africa in 1958. In 1961, he won a competition called The Voice of South Africa, thereby gaining a contract with the South African Broadcasting Corporation and a new career.[2] As was commonly the case at the time, both among Irish actors abroad as well as many South Africans in the theatre and broadcast media, he used Received Pronunciation for his professional speaking voice.[3][4][5][6]
In 1980, when the radio station Talk Radio 702 was launched in Johannesburg, he was the first announcer heard on it. He also worked for Radio Today and Radio Veritas, a Roman Catholic station, in Johannesburg and for Fine Music Radio in Cape Town.[2] He also worked for the BBC on Radio 2 and Capital Radio in the United Kingdom, during the 1970s and 1980s.[7]
He was also an actor, and narrated five films, while in South Africa. He was one of a series of actors who played the science-fiction character Mark Saxon in the original radio drama No Place to Hide, originally created by South African author Monty Doyle.[7]
O’Byrne and his family moved to Mullingar in 2001, but he continued to do broadcasts for Irish classical-music radio station Lyric FM, and his programmes for Fine Music Radio were recorded there and transmitted to South Africa for broadcast. He retired in 2004.[8]
In 2010, at the MTN Radio Awards Gala, in Johannesburg, O’Byrne was honoured for his contribution to South African broadcasting, being named one of the inaugural inductees into the Radio Hall of Fame.[2]
Narrator
[edit]He narrated two movies from The Gods Must Be Crazy film series, as well as Animals Are Beautiful People.
Death
[edit]Paddy O'Byrne died on 4 December 2013, aged 83, in Mullingar, County Westmeath, Ireland.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ "The death has occurred of Paddy O'BYRNE" (5 December 2013) RIP.ie 'End of Life Matters'
- ^ a b c d e "The late Paddy O’Byrne, a major radio name in two countries, dies in Mullingar" (11 December 2013) Westmeath Examiner
- ^ Emma Clarke (2 November 2007) The Power and Prejudices of Received Pronunciation Archived 2014-02-21 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Prof. David Crystal (March, 2007) Language and Time: RP and its Successors, BBC – Voices
- ^ Stan Carey (8 November 2011) "RP and Dortspeak", Macmillan Dictionary blog
- ^ Peter Roach (2001) British English: Received Pronunciation, School of Linguistics and Applied Language Studies, University of Reading Archived 2014-02-22 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ a b c "Veteran broadcaster, popular actor O’Byrne dies" (6 December 2013) The Witness, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
- ^ "The #ConsideredView - RIP Paddy O'Byrne" (2013-12-05) EWN – Eye Witness News, South Africa
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[edit]Categories:
- 1929 births
- 2013 deaths
- Irish expatriates in South Africa
- Musicians from County Dublin
- Irish male film actors
- 20th-century Irish male actors
- Irish radio presenters
- Alumni of King's Inns
- Alumni of University College Dublin
- People from Killiney
- People educated at Castleknock College
- Broadcasters from County Dublin