'Harry Potter', 'Braveheart' Actor Was 82
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Key Points:
- Michael Byrne, a British actor known for roles in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1, and Braveheart, has died at age 82, with his death announced by The Guardian on June 20.
- Byrne was recognized for memorable supporting roles, including the Nazi Ernst Vogel in Last Crusade, the soldier Smythe in Braveheart, and the dark wizard Grindelwald in Deathly Hallows.
- Born in London in 1943, Byrne began his TV career in the 1960s and appeared in numerous films such as The Crimson Blade, The Omen, Tomorrow Never Dies, and Apt Pupil.
- His extensive theater work included performances with Laurence Olivier’s National Theatre Company and roles in plays like Death and the Maiden, Much Ado About Nothing, and Romeo and Juliet.
- Byrne is survived by his ex-wife Carole Nimmons, who cared for him late in life, his daughters Tara and Bryony, and grandchildren Tom, Chloe, and Jasmine.
