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My Take
Gavan O'Herlihy is the sort of actor I quietly champion: rarely the lead, always the texture. Born in Dublin, schooled at Trinity, and the son of the great Dan O'Herlihy, he carried a craftsman's pedigree. His vanishing Chuck Cunningham on Happy Days became a cult footnote, but his real value showed in films like Superman III and Willow, where he sharpened scenes without stealing them. Movies need players who anchor the edges, and he did it for decades. He passed in 2021, yet to me he stays a working master of the supporting role.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Gavan O'Herlihy
- Name (Japanese)
- ギャヴァン・オハーリヒー
- Reading
- ぎゃゔぁん・おはーりひー
- Born
- July 29, 1951 – September 15, 2021
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Rabbit
- Origin
- Dublin, County Dublin, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / television actor / stage actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Trinity College, Dublin
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Gavan O'Herlihy born?
July 29, 1951 – September 15, 2021.
Where is Gavan O'Herlihy from?
Gavan O'Herlihy is from Dublin, County Dublin, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
What does Gavan O'Herlihy do?
Gavan O'Herlihy works as actor, film actor, television actor, stage actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
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.