Denis O'Dea
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Denis O'Dea (born April 26, 1905 in Dublin , Ireland , † November 5, 1978 ibid) was an Irish theater and film actor .
Life
After initially working as an insurance salesman, Denis O'Dea turned to acting in the 1920s. He was a longtime member of the ensemble of the Abbey Theater in Dublin, where he played many leading roles. His work there brought him a variety of cinema roles, including three films by director John Ford . O'Dea played police officers particularly often, for example in Carol Reed's film drama Kleines Herz in Not (1948) or in the film noir Niagara (1953) alongside Marilyn Monroe and Joseph Cotten . But he was also seen in roles as a priest or officer. In the Disney adventure film Treasure Island (1950), based on the novel of the same name by Robert Louis Stevenson , he played the role of the level-headed ship's doctor Dr. Livesey.
O'Dea was married to Irish actress Siobhán McKenna from 1946 until his death . Their son Donnacha O'Dea (* 1948) is a former swimmer and now a professional poker player.
Filmography (selection)
- 1935: The Traitor ( The Informer )
- 1936: The Plow and the Stars ( The Plow and the Stars )
- 1947: Launched ( Odd Man Out )
- 1948: Little Heart in Need (The Fallen Idol)
- 1949: Slave of the Heart ( Under Capricorn )
- 1950: Treasure Island ( Treasure Iceland )
- 1951: The King's Admiral ( Captain Horatio Hornblower RN )
- 1953: Niagara
- 1953: Mogambo
- 1953: In the shadow of the Corsican ( Sea Devils )
- 1955: When the Chains Break ( Captain Lightfoot )
- 1957: Esther Costello ( The Story of Esther Costello )
- 1959: The Secret of the Haunted Cave ( Darby O'Gill and the Little People )
- 1960: The Sword of Persia (Esther and the King)
Web links
- Denis O'Dea in the Internet Movie Database (English)
Individual evidence
- ↑ Biography ( page no longer available , search in web archives ) Info: The link was automatically marked as defective. Please check the link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. at stage.channel.aol.com
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | O'Dea, Denis |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Irish theater and film actor |
| DATE OF BIRTH | April 26, 1905 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Dublin , Ireland |
| DATE OF DEATH | 5th November 1978 |
| Place of death | Dublin , Ireland |