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English < Hebrew (דָּנִיֵּאל)
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Dan O'Herlihy: Irish actor (1919–2005).
Born (died at age 85).
Dan O'Herlihy has 34 credits in our database.
The name Daniel means masculine form. Hewbrew for "God is my Judge". Derived from the bibical figures of Daniel.
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Filmography (34)
Biography
Daniel Peter O'Herlihy (1 May 1919 – 17 February 2005) was an Irish actor. His best-known roles included his Oscar-nominated portrayal of the title character in Luis Buñuel's Robinson Crusoe (1954), Brigadier General Warren A. Black in Fail Safe (1964), Marshal Ney in Waterloo (1970), Conal Cochran in Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982), Grig in The Last Starfighter (1984), "The Old Man" in RoboCop (1987) and its 1990 sequel, and Andrew Packard in the television series Twin Peaks (1990–91).
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How old was Dan O'Herlihy?
Dan O'Herlihy was born on and passed away on at the age of 85.
What movies or shows has Dan O'Herlihy been in?
Dan O'Herlihy has 34 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Rat Pack (1998), A Waltz Through the Hills (1988), RoboCop (1987), The Dead (1987), The Whoopee Boys (1986).
Where can I find more information about Dan O'Herlihy?
You can find more about Dan O'Herlihy on TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
