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My Take
Dan O'Herlihy belongs to an older, grander tradition of screen acting, and I find his career genuinely compelling. An Irishman from Wexford, he earned an Oscar nomination for carrying Bunuel's Robinson Crusoe almost single-handedly, which tells you everything about his presence. What I appreciate is the longevity and range across stage and screen, spanning decades until his passing in 2005. There is something romantic about an actor whose voice and bearing could anchor a man stranded alone on an island. He is exactly the sort of classic talent I think modern audiences should rediscover.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Dan O'Herlihy
- Name (Japanese)
- ダン・オハーリー
- Reading
- だん・おはーりー
- Born
- May 1, 1919 – February 17, 2005
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Goat
- Origin
- Wexford, Ireland
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / television actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- University College Dublin
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Dan O'Herlihy born?
May 1, 1919 – February 17, 2005.
Where is Dan O'Herlihy from?
Dan O'Herlihy is from Wexford, Ireland.
What does Dan O'Herlihy do?
Dan O'Herlihy works as actor, film actor, television actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-19
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.