"The Arthur that the series is based was born on 1 November 1840 in Dublin. He ran the brewery business alongside his youngest brother Edward from 1868, following the death of his father, to 1876. He also sat in the House of Commons as an MP and championed a variety of humanitarian causes. The arrival of the series has brought light to the history of Guinness and the people behind it."
"In House of Guinness, Arthur is portrayed by Anthony Boyle. Speaking about his character, Boyle said: 'Arthur is less interested in the brewery and is a bit more of a renaissance man,' continuing 'He likes f***ing, likes drinking and likes having the crack and unfortunately after his father dies, he receives his will and has to run this brewery and does not want to be doing that.'"
Netflix's eight-part drama House of Guinness follows the family from 1868, focusing on Arthur Edward Guinness, 1st Baron Ardilaun. Born 1 November 1840 in Dublin, Arthur ran the brewery with his brother Edward from 1868 to 1876 and served as an MP while championing humanitarian causes. The family fortune came from Benjamin Lee Guinness, whose estate left significant wealth to his children but gave business control to Arthur and Edward. The series portrays Arthur as a renaissance man reluctant to manage the brewery, emphasizing his tastes for drinking, social life, and broader interests beyond the business.
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