Although born in South Africa, Cyril Cusack was brought up in Ireland. He was a child star on the Irish stage, appearing first at the age of 7. He toured Ireland with his own theater company. Although he made some very telling film appearances, his small stature kept him from the classic roles.
Father of Sinéad Cusack, Sorcha Cusack, Niamh Cusack, Catherine Cusack, Pádraig Cusack and Paul Cusack. Father-in-law of Jeremy Irons. Grandfather of Samuel Irons. He was offered the role of the Doctor in Doctor Who in 1963 but turned it down.