Complete Definition of "Hollywood Irish"

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Noun
en-noun|sg=Hollywood Irish|Hollywood Irish

  1. Stereotypical portrayal of Irish people and culture by the movie industry, particularly from the USA.
  2. Irish idiom as portrayed by film and television industry.
  3. Term used to collectively refer to several Irish born actors prominent in mainstream Hollywood. Eg: Liam Neeson, Gabriel Byrne, Pierce Brosnan, Patrick Bergen, Stephen Rea, Aidan Quinn (US born to Irish parents).
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