Billie Barry
Lillian "Billie" Barry (27 January 1921 - 30 September 2014)[1] was an Irish singer, dancer and choreographer who founded the Billie Barry Stage School in 1964.
Background
Billie Barry was born in Drumcondra, Dublin, Ireland, one of 15 children.[1] Her father, John Clarke-Barry, was a respected musician who took part in many orchestras. Her mother was an amateur operatic singer. Lillian, later known as "Billie", began performing as a singer at the age of five. She later joined the Barry Sisters singing group, which toured Ireland and the UK.[2]
Career
She started the
Billie Barry became a household name in Ireland due to the success the school enjoyed. Notable pupils include
Billie Barry was awarded a "Living Legend" Award in 2010 from the Variety Club of Ireland.[5]
References
- ^ a b "Barry, Billie (Lillian) | Dictionary of Irish Biography". Dib.ie. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- Irish Times. 30 September 2014. Retrieved 2 October 2014.
- ^ "Billie Barrie Dies". Irish Independent. 30 September 2014. Retrieved 2 October 2014.
- ^ "Billie Barry Stage School". Billiebarrystageschool.ie. Retrieved 2 October 2014.
- ^ Healy, Alison. "Billie Barry funeral 'perfectly-choreographed celebration'". The Irish Times. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  | This biographical article about an Irish singer is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |