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Dan O'Herlihy Facts
| Sign | Taurus |
| Born |
May 1, 1919 Wexford, Ireland |
| Died |
Feb 17, 2005 Malibu, CA |
| Age | Died at 85 |
| Total Facts | 10 |
Michael B. Druxman, a close friend, said he was famed for his sense of humor. He recalled him wearing his lizard costume while driving home from the studio after filming his role as a friendly reptilian alien in The Last Starfighter (1984).
Earned a degree in architecture from the National University of Ireland. Later, he took minor roles at Dublin's Abbey Theatre. He was spotted there by movie director Carol Reed, who cast him in Odd Man Out (1947).
Father of Gavan O'Herlihy, Patricia O'Herlihy, architect Lorcan O'Herlihy and Cormac O'Herlihy.
Father-in-law of Cornelia Hayes O'Herlihy and Vincent Dowling.
Grandfather of Colin O'Herlihy and Micaela O'Herlihy.
He studied architecture at the National University of Ireland.
His first starring role in a TV series was on Schlitz Playhouse of Stars in an episode called, Log The Man Innocent, by Eric Scott.
Member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (Actors Branch)
Older brother of director Michael O'Herlihy.
Uncle of Conal O'Herlihy.