Christy Brown

Writer, Author

1932 – 1981

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Who was Christy Brown?

Christy Brown was an Irish writer and painter who had cerebral palsy and was able to write or type only with the toes of one foot. His most recognised work is his autobiography; titled My Left Foot, it was later made into an Academy Award-winning film of the same name.

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Born
Jun 5, 1932
Crumlin, Dublin
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Nationality
  • Republic of Ireland
Profession
Lived in
  • County Dublin
  • County Kerry
Died
Sep 7, 1981
Somerset
Resting place
Glasnevin Cemetery

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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