Denis O'Dea

Denis O'Dea

Deceased · Born: Apr 26, 1905 · Died: Nov 5, 1978

Known For

NiagaraNiagara
Treasure IslandTreasure Island
The Fallen IdolThe Fallen Idol
Under CapricornUnder Capricorn

Personal Details

BornApr 26, 1905 Dublin, Ireland

Biography

Denis O'Dea, a renowned Irish actor, was brought into this world on April 26, 1905, in the vibrant city of Dublin, Ireland. His illustrious career spanned multiple decades, leaving an indelible mark on the world of cinema. He is most notably recognized for his captivating performances in iconic films such as "Odd Man Out" (1947),"The Fallen Idol" (1948),and "Esther and the King" (1960). Throughout his personal life, Denis shared a loving union with the talented Irish actress Siobhan McKenna. Sadly, his life came to a close on November 5, 1978, in the city of his birth, Dublin, Ireland.

Career

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1960
Esther and the King
Esther and the King as Mordecai
{"id":186525,"title":"Disneyland","year":"1959","character":"Father Murphy","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/disneyland-1959-2","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_186525.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_186525.jpg"},"released":1}
1959
Disneyland
Disneyland as Father Murphy
{"id":3641,"title":"Darby O'Gill and the Little People","year":"1959","character":"Father Murphy","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/darby-ogill-and-the-little-people","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7q51iia9se00.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7q51iia9se00.jpg"},"released":1}
Darby O'Gill and the Little People
Darby O'Gill and the Little People as Father Murphy
{"id":66787,"title":"The Rising of the Moon","year":"1957","character":"Police Sergeant Tom O'Hara (segment '1921')","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-rising-of-the-moon","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66787.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66787.jpg"},"released":1}
1957
The Rising of the Moon
The Rising of the Moon as Police Sergeant Tom O'Hara (segment '1921')
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The Story of Esther Costello
The Story of Esther Costello as Father Devlin
{"id":30515,"title":"Captain Lightfoot","year":"1955","character":"Regis Donnell","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/captain-lightfoot","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_30515.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_30515.jpg"},"released":1}
1955
Captain Lightfoot
Captain Lightfoot as Regis Donnell
{"id":12473,"title":"Niagara","year":"1953","character":"Inspector Starkey","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/niagara","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7hdtbpnldco0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7hdtbpnldco0.jpg"},"released":1}
1953
Niagara
Niagara as Inspector Starkey
{"id":32543,"title":"Mogambo","year":"1953","character":"Father Josef","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/mogambo","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/79g11s2oj550.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/79g11s2oj550.jpg"},"released":1}
Mogambo
Mogambo as Father Josef
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Sea Devils
Sea Devils as Lethierry
{"id":196362,"title":"The Small Miracle","year":"1951","character":"Father Damico","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-small-miracle","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_196362.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_196362.jpg"},"released":1}
1951
The Small Miracle
The Small Miracle as Father Damico
{"id":67920,"title":"Captain Horatio Hornblower","year":"1951","character":"RAdm. Sir Rodney Leighton","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/captain-horatio-hornblower","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/78tjo3kjprh0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/78tjo3kjprh0.jpg"},"released":1}
Captain Horatio Hornblower
Captain Horatio Hornblower as RAdm. Sir Rodney Leighton
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The Long Dark Hall
The Long Dark Hall as Sir Charles Morton
{"id":35624,"title":"Treasure Island","year":"1950","character":"Dr. Livesy","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/treasure-island-1950","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/be2suje0ec80.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/be2suje0ec80.jpg"},"released":1}
1950
Treasure Island
Treasure Island as Dr. Livesy
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1949
Under Capricorn
Under Capricorn as Mr. Corrigan
{"id":69072,"title":"Landfall","year":"1949","character":"Captain Burnaby","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/landfall","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_69072.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_69072.jpg"},"released":1}
Landfall
Landfall as Captain Burnaby
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Marry Me
Marry Me as George Saunders
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1948
The Fallen Idol
The Fallen Idol as Inspector Crowe
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1947
Odd Man Out
Odd Man Out as Inspector
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The Mark of Cain
The Mark of Cain as Sir William Godgrey
{"id":70278,"title":"The Plough and the Stars","year":"1936","character":"The Covey","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-plough-and-the-stars","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_70278.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_70278.jpg"},"released":1}
1936
The Plough and the Stars
The Plough and the Stars as The Covey
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Beloved Enemy
Beloved Enemy as Sean's I.R.A. Friend (Uncredited)
{"id":73725,"title":"The Informer","year":"1935","character":"Street Singer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-informer","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73725.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73725.jpg"},"released":1}
1935
The Informer
The Informer as Street Singer