Noteworthy Flanagans

There are many who bear the name "Flanagan" (in one of its various spellings) who have acheived a level of success in their chosen fields. Here, we offer a few of them in an alphabetical order:

Andrew Flanagan: Screen Actor from Glasgow, Scotland. Brother of screen actor, Tommy Flanagan. Played Connor Doyle in the British TV series, "Tinsel Town" (2000). (Born in Glasgow, Scotland, UK, April 16, 1969 - Married Sarah Elizabeth Butler, April 17, 2004)
Andy Flannagan: Andy is an Irish singer songwriter whose current (2005) role is as Youth For Christ's national songwriter/performer/worship leader.
Augustin Flanagan: Awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor in 1865. Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company A, 55th Pennsylvania Infantry. Place and date: At Chapins Farm, Va., 29 September 1864. Entered service at: Chest Springs, Pa. Birth: Cambria County, Pa. Date of issue: 6 April 1865. Citation: Gallantry in the charge on the enemy's works: rushing forward with the colors and calling upon the men to follow him; was severely wounded.
Barry Flanagan: Sculptor (Born in Prestatyn, Nort Wales, England, 1941)
Bill Flanagan: Bill Flanagan is senior vice president of the VH1 cable network and the author of about a dozen books; most of them focused on the music business.
David Webster Flanagan: Texas senator and Republican leader following the American Civil War. (Born in Cloverport Breckenridge Co., Kentucky, U.S. of A., January 9, 1832 - died in Henderson, Texas, U.S. of A., May 5, 1924 - Married (1) Elizabeth Graham, (2) Sallie Ware.
Dennis Flanagan,: Editor of "Scientific American" from 1947 to 1984 (Born in New York, U.S. of A., July 22, 1919 - died of prostate cancer in New York, U.S. of A., January 14, 2005)
Dennis Flannigan: Member of the Washington State House of Representatives; Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington.
Fr. Edward Joseph Flanagan: Father Flanagan of Boy's Town, Nebraska. (Born on Leabeg farm, Galway County (just across the River Suck from Ballymoe, Roscommon County), Ireland, July 13,1886 - Died of a heart attack in Berlin, Germany, May 15, 1948 - Buried at Boys Town, Nebraska, U.S. of A., May 21, 1948)
Edward S. Flanagan: An American politician from Vermont. In 2004, Flanagan was elected to the Vermont State Senate, representing Chittenden County. (Born December 18, 1950)
Edward Vance (Bud) Flanagan: Born Edward Flanagan, Dennis O'Keefe was a lithe, brash, charming, tall, rugged lead actor. Appeared in bit roles in more than 50 films under the name Bud Flanagan. He changed his name to Dennis O'Keefe in 1937 and went on to play leads in numerous films. (Born Edward Vance Flanagan in Fort Madison, Iowa, U.S. of A., March 29, 1908 - Died of lung cancer in Santa Monica, California, August 31, 1968, U.S. of A. - Married (1) Louise Stanley - (2) Steffi Duna in 1940.
Fionnula Flanagan: Actress on stage and screen. Credited with more than 50 performance roles. (Born Fionnghuala Flanagan in Dublin, Ireland, December 10, 1941 - Married Dr. Garrett O'Connor, 1972)
James Roderick O'Flanagan: An author on Irish subjects. (Born in Fermoy Ireland, Sept. 1, 1814 - Died in Fermoy Ireland, 1900)
James Flannigan: Awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor in 1897. Rank and organization: Private, Company H, 2d Minnesota Infantry. Place and date: At Nolensville, Tenn., 15 February 1863. Entered service at: Louisville, Scott County, Minn. Birth: New York. Date of issue: 11 September 1897. Citation: Was one of a detachment of 16 men who heroically defended a wagon train against the attack of 125 cavalry, repulsed the attack and saved the train.
James Winwright Flanagan: A prominent Civil-War Era politician in Texas. He was a close friend of Sam Houston, served in both houses of the Texas legislature, and both houses of the U. S. legislature, as well. (Born in Gordonsville, Albemarle County, Virginia, U.S. of A., September 7, 1805 - died in Longview, Texas, U.S. of A., September 19, 1887. Married (1) Polly Miller Moorman, 1826 - (2) Elizabeth Ware, abt. 1850 - (3) Elizabeth Lane. He was the father of eleven children.)
Jeffery Flanagan: Daily Sports Columnist for the Kansas City (Missouri) Star Newspaper.
Jennifer Flanagan: Jennifer Flanagan was elected in 2004 to represent the 4th Worcester District, consisting of the City of Leominster, in the Massachusetts State Legislature. (Born in Leominster, Massachusetts, U.S. of A.)
Joe Flanigan: Actor who plays (2004-2008) the part of (at first, Major; now Lieutenant Colonel) John Sheppard on the TV-series "Stargate Atlantis."
John Flannagan: Awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor in 1878. Rank and organization: Boatswain's Mate, U.S. Navy. Born: 1852, Ireland. Accredited to: New York. Citation: Serving on board the U.S.S. Supply, Flannagan rescued from drowning David Walsh, seaman, of Le Havre, France, 26 October 1878.
John Bernard Flannagan: American Sculptor (Born in Fargo, North Dakota, U.S. of A., April 7, 1895 - died in New York, New York, U.S. of A., a suicide, January 6, 1942)
John F. Flanagan: American Sculptor and Medalist (1865-1952)
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John J. Flanagan: Member of the New York State Senate. Prior to being elected to the New York State Senate, Senator Flanagan served in the New York State Assembly for sixteen years. He has the honor of succeeding his father, John Flanagan, who had a distinguished career in the New York State Assembly from 1972 to 1986.
John Jesus Flanagan: John Jesus Flanagan was a three-time Olympic gold medalist in the hammer throw: 1900, 1904, and 1908. On July 24, 1909, Flanagan became the oldest world record breaker at age 41, when he threw the hammer 56.18 meters. (Born in Kilbreedy, County Limerick, Ireland, January 9, 1873 - Died in Kilmallock, County Limerick, Ireland, June 3, 1938.)
Kevin Patrick O'Flanagan: Dr. Kevin O'Flanagan became an Olympic official and served on the International Olympic Committee from 1976 to 1994. On his retirement he was made an honorary lifetime member of IOC. (Born in Dublin, Ireland, June 10, 1919 - Died in Dublin, Republic of Ireland, May 26, 2006 - He was unmarried.)
Laura Flanagan: An actress in New York and a teacher of Acting and Voice at local universities. Originally from Berkeley, California; she is a graduate of Carnegie Mellon's Moscow Art Theater School program.
Lauren Flanigan: Operatic Soprano (Born in San Francisco, California, U.S. of A., May 17, 19__)
Mark Flanagan: British blues guitarist with the band named "Flanagan". (Born in Liverpool, England)
Maureen Flannigan: Actress in TV and Film. (Born in Inglewood, California U.S. of A., December 30, 1973)
Michael (Mike) Kendall Flanagan: Baseball Pitcher & Manager (Born in Manchester, New Hampshire, U.S. of A., December 16, 1951.)
Moyna Flannigan: A Lecturer in painting at Glasgow School of Art who has exhibited both, within the UK and abroad.
Nick Flanagan: Professional Golfer. (Born in Newcastle, Australia, June 13, 1984)
Ralph Flanagan: Big Band Orchestra Leader in the 1940's and 1950's. (Born Ralph Elias Flenniken in Lorain, Ohio, U.S. of A., April 7, 1914 - died in Miami, Florida, U.S. of A., December 30, 1995 - Married Hannah (Wingert) Flanagan.)
Roderick Flanagan: An Australian Journalist and Historian. (Born in Elphin, County Roscommon, Ireland, April 1, 1828 - emigrated to Australia in 1840 - died of tuberculosis in London England, March 13, 1862)
Shalane Flanagan: Shalane Flanagan is one of the top women runners in the United States. She currently (2008) holds the American record times in the 3000, 5000, and 10000 meter distances. She won the bronze medal in the 2008 Olympics in the 10,000 m. Her father, Steve Flanagan, is also a U.S. World Cross Country Champion participant and marathon runner. (Born in Boulder, Colorado, U.S. of A, July 8, 1981 - Married Steven Ashley Edwards.)
Sinéad (Flanagan) de Valera: Sinéad de Valera, also known as Sinéad Ní Fhlannagáin and Sinéad Bean de Valera was the wife of the Irish republican leader and third President of Ireland, Éamon de Valera. She published some thirty books for children. (Born either Jane or Janice Flanagan in Balbriggan, County Dublin (she altered the spelling of her name to the Irish equivalent - Sinéad - later in life), June 3, 1878 - Died January 7, 1975 - Married Éamon de Valera, January 8, 1910 (they were the parents of 7 children), Buried, Glasnevin Cemetery in Dublin.)
Theophilus O'Flanagan: An antiquarian and a leading figure in the early Gaelic revival movement. (Born in Tulla, Co. Clare, Ireland, 1762 - 1814)
Thomas Flanagan: Author of Historical Fiction and professor of English literature at University of California, Berkley. (Born in Greenwich, Connecticut, U.S. of A., November 5, 1923 - Died in Berkeley, California, U.S. of A., March 21, 2002)
Thomas Lee Flanagan: Tommy Flanagan, Jazz Pianist (Born in Detroit, Michigan, U.S. of A., March 16, 1930 - Died November 16, 2001)
Tommy Flanagan: Screen Actor, a regular on the FX channel's "Sons of Anarchy" (2008). (Born in Glasgow, Scotland, UK, July 3, 1965 - Married to Rachel Schadt, May 1998 - divorced June 2001)

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