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Dan O'Herlihy

Bio: Daniel Peter O'Herlihy (May 1, 1919 – February 17, 2005) was an Irish film actor, known for such roles as Brigadier General Warren A. "Blackie" Black in Fail Safe, Marshal Ney in Waterloo, Conal Cochran in Halloween III: Season of the Witch, "The Old Man" in RoboCop, and Andrew Packard in Twin Peaks
Born: Fri, May 02 1919
Birthplace: Wexford, Ireland

Death: Thu, Feb 17 2005
Dan O'Herlihy is 85 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of 'Fail-Safe' and the Cold War
'Fail-Safe' and the Cold War
Dan O'Herlihy would have been no older than 85 in 'Fail-Safe' and the Cold War as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 28 2020
Poster of Revisiting 'Fail-Safe'
Revisiting 'Fail-Safe'
Dan O'Herlihy was 81 in Revisiting 'Fail-Safe' as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 31 2000
Poster of Buñuel in Hollywood
Buñuel in Hollywood
Dan O'Herlihy was 80 in Buñuel in Hollywood as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 22 2000
Poster of The Rat Pack
The Rat Pack
Dan O'Herlihy was 79 in The Rat Pack as 'Joe Kennedy'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 22 1998
Poster of Love, Cheat & Steal
Love, Cheat & Steal
Dan O'Herlihy was 74 in Love, Cheat & Steal as 'Hamilton Fisk'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 05 1993
Poster of RoboCop 2
RoboCop 2
Dan O'Herlihy was 71 in RoboCop 2 as 'The Old Man'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 22 1990
Poster of A Waltz Through the Hills
A Waltz Through the Hills
Dan O'Herlihy was 68 in A Waltz Through the Hills as 'Uncle Tom'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1988
Poster of The Dead
The Dead
Dan O'Herlihy was 68 in The Dead as 'Mr. Browne'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 03 1987
Poster of RoboCop
RoboCop
Dan O'Herlihy was 68 in RoboCop as 'The Old Man'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 17 1987
Poster of Dark Mansions
Dark Mansions
Dan O'Herlihy was 67 in Dark Mansions as 'Alexander Drake'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 23 1986
Poster of The Whoopee Boys
The Whoopee Boys
Dan O'Herlihy was 67 in The Whoopee Boys as 'Judge Sternhill'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 22 1986
Poster of The Last Starfighter
The Last Starfighter
Dan O'Herlihy was 65 in The Last Starfighter as 'Grig'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 13 1984
Poster of Halloween III: Season of the Witch
Halloween III: Season of the Witch
Dan O'Herlihy was 63 in Halloween III: Season of the Witch as 'Conal Cochran'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 22 1982
Poster of Artemis '81
Artemis '81
Dan O'Herlihy was 62 in Artemis '81 as 'Albrecht Von Drachenfels'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 29 1981
Poster of Death Ray 2000
Death Ray 2000
Dan O'Herlihy was 61 in Death Ray 2000 as 'The Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 05 1981
Poster of Mark Twain: Beneath the Laughter
Mark Twain: Beneath the Laughter
Dan O'Herlihy was 60 in Mark Twain: Beneath the Laughter as 'Mark Twain'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 10 1979
Poster of Deadly Game
Deadly Game
Dan O'Herlihy was 58 in Deadly Game as 'Colonel Edward Stryker'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 01 1977
Poster of MacArthur
MacArthur
Dan O'Herlihy was 58 in MacArthur as 'President Roosevelt'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 15 1977
Poster of Good Against Evil
Good Against Evil
Dan O'Herlihy was 58 in Good Against Evil as 'Father Kemschler'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 22 1977
Poster of Banjo Hackett: Roamin' Free
Banjo Hackett: Roamin' Free
Dan O'Herlihy was 57 in Banjo Hackett: Roamin' Free as 'Tip Conaker'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 03 1976
Poster of The Quest: The Longest Drive
The Quest: The Longest Drive
Dan O'Herlihy was 56 in The Quest: The Longest Drive as 'Mathew Hatcher'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1976
Poster of Jennie: Lady Randolph Churchill
Jennie: Lady Randolph Churchill
Dan O'Herlihy was 55 in Jennie: Lady Randolph Churchill as 'Leonard Jerome'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 05 1974
Poster of The Tamarind Seed
The Tamarind Seed
Dan O'Herlihy was 55 in The Tamarind Seed as 'Fergus Stephenson'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 11 1974
Poster of The Carey Treatment
The Carey Treatment
Dan O'Herlihy was 52 in The Carey Treatment as 'J.D. Randall'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 29 1972
Poster of The People
The People
Dan O'Herlihy was 52 in The People as 'Sol Diemus'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 22 1972
Poster of Waterloo
Waterloo
Dan O'Herlihy was 51 in Waterloo as 'Marshal Michel Ney'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 26 1970
Poster of The Big Cube
The Big Cube
Dan O'Herlihy was 49 in The Big Cube as 'Charles Winthrop'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 30 1969
Poster of 100 Rifles
100 Rifles
Dan O'Herlihy was 49 in 100 Rifles as 'Steven Grimes'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 26 1969
Poster of Fail Safe
Fail Safe
Dan O'Herlihy was 45 in Fail Safe as 'Brig. Gen. Warren A. Black'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 07 1964
Poster of The Cabinet of Caligari
The Cabinet of Caligari
Dan O'Herlihy was 43 in The Cabinet of Caligari as 'Caligari / Paul'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 25 1962
Poster of King of the Roaring 20's – The Story of Arnold Rothstein
King of the Roaring 20's – The Story of Arnold Rothstein
Dan O'Herlihy was 42 in King of the Roaring 20's – The Story of Arnold Rothstein as 'Detective Phil Butler'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 11 1961
Poster of One Foot in Hell
One Foot in Hell
Dan O'Herlihy was 41 in One Foot in Hell as 'Sir Harry Ivers'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 11 1960
Poster of A Terrible Beauty
A Terrible Beauty
Dan O'Herlihy was 41 in A Terrible Beauty as 'Don McGinnis'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 17 1960
Poster of Imitation of Life
Imitation of Life
Dan O'Herlihy was 40 in Imitation of Life as 'David Edwards'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 26 1959
Poster of The Young Land
The Young Land
Dan O'Herlihy was 39 in The Young Land as 'Judge Millard Isham'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 01 1959
Poster of Home Before Dark
Home Before Dark
Dan O'Herlihy was 39 in Home Before Dark as 'Arnold Bronn'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 16 1958
Poster of That Woman Opposite
That Woman Opposite
Dan O'Herlihy was 38 in That Woman Opposite as 'Dermot Kinross'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 28 1957
Poster of The Virgin Queen
The Virgin Queen
Dan O'Herlihy was 36 in The Virgin Queen as 'Lord Derry'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 22 1955
Poster of The Purple Mask
The Purple Mask
Dan O'Herlihy was 36 in The Purple Mask as 'Brisquet'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 15 1955
Poster of Hunters of the Deep
Hunters of the Deep
Dan O'Herlihy was 36 in Hunters of the Deep as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 09 1955
Poster of Bengal Brigade
Bengal Brigade
Dan O'Herlihy was 35 in Bengal Brigade as 'Capt. Ronald Blaine (as Daniel O'Herlihy)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 06 1954
Poster of The Black Shield of Falworth
The Black Shield of Falworth
Dan O'Herlihy was 35 in The Black Shield of Falworth as 'Prince Hal of Wales'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 02 1954
Poster of Robinson Crusoe
Robinson Crusoe
Dan O'Herlihy was 35 in Robinson Crusoe as 'Robinson Crusoe'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 05 1954
Poster of Sword of Venus
Sword of Venus
Dan O'Herlihy was 33 in Sword of Venus as 'Danglars'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 20 1953
Poster of Invasion, U.S.A.
Invasion, U.S.A.
Dan O'Herlihy was 33 in Invasion, U.S.A. as 'Mr. Ohman'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 10 1952
Poster of Operation Secret
Operation Secret
Dan O'Herlihy was 33 in Operation Secret as 'Lt. Duncan'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 05 1952
Poster of Actors and Sin
Actors and Sin
Dan O'Herlihy was 33 in Actors and Sin as 'Alfred O'Shea / Narrator (segment Actor's Blood)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 18 1952
Poster of At Sword's Point
At Sword's Point
Dan O'Herlihy was 32 in At Sword's Point as 'Aramis Jr.'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 22 1952
Poster of The Blue Veil
The Blue Veil
Dan O'Herlihy was 32 in The Blue Veil as 'Hugh Williams'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 26 1951
Poster of The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel
The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel
Dan O'Herlihy was 32 in The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel as 'Commando Captain (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 16 1951
Poster of The Highwayman
The Highwayman
Dan O'Herlihy was 32 in The Highwayman
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 11 1951
Poster of Soldiers Three
Soldiers Three
Dan O'Herlihy was 31 in Soldiers Three as 'Sgt.Murphy'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 01 1951
Poster of The Iroquois Trail
The Iroquois Trail
Dan O'Herlihy was 31 in The Iroquois Trail as 'Lt. Blakely'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 15 1950
Poster of Kidnapped
Kidnapped
Dan O'Herlihy was 29 in Kidnapped as 'Alan Breck'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 28 1948
Poster of Macbeth
Macbeth
Dan O'Herlihy was 29 in Macbeth as 'Macduff'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 1948
Poster of Larceny
Larceny
Dan O'Herlihy was 29 in Larceny as 'Duke'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 03 1948
Poster of Odd Man Out
Odd Man Out
Dan O'Herlihy was 27 in Odd Man Out as 'Nolan'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 30 1947
Poster of Hungry Hill
Hungry Hill
Dan O'Herlihy was 27 in Hungry Hill as 'Harry Brodrick'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 07 1947

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of VR.5
VR.5
Dan O'Herlihy was 75+ in VR.5 as 'Dr. Alloysius Hunnicutt'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Mar 10 1995
Poster of Batman: The Animated Series
Batman: The Animated Series
Dan O'Herlihy was 73+ in Batman: The Animated Series as 'Grant Walker (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 05 1992
Poster of Twin Peaks
Twin Peaks
Dan O'Herlihy was 70+ in Twin Peaks as 'Andrew Packard'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 08 1990
Poster of L.A. Law
L.A. Law
Dan O'Herlihy was 67+ in L.A. Law as 'Vernon Kepler'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 15 1986
Poster of The Equalizer
The Equalizer
Dan O'Herlihy was 66+ in The Equalizer as 'Randall Payne'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 18 1985
Poster of The Ray Bradbury Theater
The Ray Bradbury Theater
Dan O'Herlihy was 66+ in The Ray Bradbury Theater as 'Charles Braling'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, May 21 1985
Poster of Murder, She Wrote
Murder, She Wrote
Dan O'Herlihy was 65+ in Murder, She Wrote as 'Alexander Preston, Denton Langley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1984
Poster of Remington Steele
Remington Steele
Dan O'Herlihy was 63+ in Remington Steele as 'Charles Wellington'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 01 1982
Poster of Nancy Astor
Nancy Astor
Dan O'Herlihy was 62+ in Nancy Astor as 'Chiswell 'Chillie' Langhorne'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Feb 10 1982
Poster of Trapper John, M.D.
Trapper John, M.D.
Dan O'Herlihy was 60+ in Trapper John, M.D.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 23 1979
Poster of A Man Called Sloane
A Man Called Sloane
Dan O'Herlihy was 60+ in A Man Called Sloane
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 22 1979
Poster of Battlestar Galactica
Battlestar Galactica
Dan O'Herlihy was 59+ in Battlestar Galactica as 'Dr. Ravashol'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 17 1978
Poster of The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries
The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries
Dan O'Herlihy was 57+ in The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 30 1977
Poster of Gibbsville
Gibbsville
Dan O'Herlihy was 57+ in Gibbsville
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Nov 11 1976
Poster of Charlie's Angels
Charlie's Angels
Dan O'Herlihy was 57+ in Charlie's Angels as 'Freddie Brander'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 1976
Poster of The Bionic Woman
The Bionic Woman
Dan O'Herlihy was 56+ in The Bionic Woman
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 14 1976
Poster of Jennie: Lady Randolph Churchill
Jennie: Lady Randolph Churchill
Dan O'Herlihy was 55+ in Jennie: Lady Randolph Churchill as 'Leonard Jerome'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 05 1974
Poster of QB VII
QB VII
Dan O'Herlihy was 54+ in QB VII as 'David Shawcross'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 29 1974
Poster of Colditz
Colditz
Dan O'Herlihy was 53+ in Colditz as 'Lt. Col. Max Dodd'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 19 1972
Poster of Hawaii Five-O
Hawaii Five-O
Dan O'Herlihy was 49+ in Hawaii Five-O as 'Harry Wells'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1968
Poster of The High Chaparral
The High Chaparral
Dan O'Herlihy was 48+ in The High Chaparral as 'Jake Lanier'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 10 1967
Poster of Hondo
Hondo
Dan O'Herlihy was 48+ in Hondo
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 08 1967
Poster of Ironside
Ironside
Dan O'Herlihy was 47+ in Ironside as 'Arthur Justin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 28 1967
Poster of Mission: Impossible
Mission: Impossible
Dan O'Herlihy was 47+ in Mission: Impossible as 'Jack Cole'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 17 1966
Poster of The Long, Hot Summer
The Long, Hot Summer
Dan O'Herlihy was 46+ in The Long, Hot Summer
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 16 1965
Poster of The Big Valley
The Big Valley
Dan O'Herlihy was 46+ in The Big Valley as 'David Wyncop'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 15 1965
Poster of Profiles in Courage
Profiles in Courage
Dan O'Herlihy was 45+ in Profiles in Courage as 'Professor Richard T. Ely'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 08 1964
Poster of Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
Dan O'Herlihy was 44+ in Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 04 1963
Poster of The Travels of Jaimie McPheeters
The Travels of Jaimie McPheeters
Dan O'Herlihy was 44+ in The Travels of Jaimie McPheeters as 'Dr. Sardius McPheeters'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1963
Poster of Combat!
Combat!
Dan O'Herlihy was 43+ in Combat! as 'Maj. Richter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 02 1962
Poster of The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
Dan O'Herlihy was 43+ in The Alfred Hitchcock Hour as 'Simon Carter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 20 1962
Poster of Sam Benedict
Sam Benedict
Dan O'Herlihy was 43+ in Sam Benedict
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 15 1962
Poster of Ben Casey
Ben Casey
Dan O'Herlihy was 42+ in Ben Casey
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 1961
Poster of Target: The Corruptors!
Target: The Corruptors!
Dan O'Herlihy was 42+ in Target: The Corruptors!
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 29 1961
Poster of Dr. Kildare
Dr. Kildare
Dan O'Herlihy was 42+ in Dr. Kildare as 'Mark Addison, John Patrick McHenry, Dr. Phillip Downey, Mark Sloan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 27 1961
Poster of The Defenders
The Defenders
Dan O'Herlihy was 42+ in The Defenders as 'Governor William Defoe'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 16 1961
Poster of The Americans
The Americans
Dan O'Herlihy was 41+ in The Americans as 'Colonel Fry'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 23 1961
Poster of Route 66
Route 66
Dan O'Herlihy was 41+ in Route 66
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 07 1960
Poster of Checkmate
Checkmate
Dan O'Herlihy was 41+ in Checkmate as 'Stephen Jordan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 17 1960
Poster of Adventures in Paradise
Adventures in Paradise
Dan O'Herlihy was 40+ in Adventures in Paradise as 'Colonel Tomlinson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 05 1959
Poster of The DuPont Show with June Allyson
The DuPont Show with June Allyson
Dan O'Herlihy was 40+ in The DuPont Show with June Allyson as 'David'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 21 1959
Poster of Rawhide
Rawhide
Dan O'Herlihy was 39+ in Rawhide as 'John Cord'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 09 1959
Poster of Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
Dan O'Herlihy was 37+ in Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre as 'Capt. Cleve Scott'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1956
Poster of Screen Director's Playhouse
Screen Director's Playhouse
Dan O'Herlihy was 36+ in Screen Director's Playhouse as 'Dr. Donald Kent'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 05 1955
Poster of Climax!
Climax!
Dan O'Herlihy was 35+ in Climax! as 'Ian Hamilton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 07 1954
Poster of Letter to Loretta
Letter to Loretta
Dan O'Herlihy was 34+ in Letter to Loretta as 'Dave Hardy'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 20 1953
Poster of The Oscars
The Oscars
Dan O'Herlihy was 33+ in The Oscars as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953
Poster of General Electric Theater
General Electric Theater
Dan O'Herlihy was 33+ in General Electric Theater as ', Dr. Paul Crowley, Robert Burns'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 1953
Poster of Cavalcade of America
Cavalcade of America
Dan O'Herlihy was 33+ in Cavalcade of America as 'Nathaniel Hawthorne, Benedict Arnold'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 01 1952
Poster of Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Dan O'Herlihy was 32+ in Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1951
Poster of Lux Video Theatre
Lux Video Theatre
Dan O'Herlihy was 31+ in Lux Video Theatre as 'Alan, Oliver Bradford, Henry, Trevelyan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 1950