Albert Sharpe was born in Belfast in 1885 and began his acting career on the stage before transitioning to film. His most memorable role came in Disney’s Darby O’Gill and the Little People (1959), where he embodied the mischievous yet lovable Darby O’Gill, capturing the magic of Irish folklore.

Before his iconic turn in Darby O’Gill, Sharpe appeared in the MGM musical Brigadoon (1954), sharing his talent with global audiences. A respected actor of his time, Sharpe’s work celebrated Irish storytelling, humour, and culture, leaving an enduring legacy