Denis O'Dea

Denis O'Dea

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

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

1960
1959
Disneyland
Disneyland as Father Murphy
1957
The Rising of the Moon
The Rising of the Moon as Police Sergeant Tom O'Hara (segment '1921')
1955
Captain Lightfoot
Captain Lightfoot as Regis Donnell
1953
Niagara
Niagara as Inspector Starkey
Mogambo
Mogambo as Father Josef
Sea Devils
Sea Devils as Lethierry
1951
The Small Miracle
The Small Miracle as Father Damico
Captain Horatio Hornblower
Captain Horatio Hornblower as RAdm. Sir Rodney Leighton
The Long Dark Hall
The Long Dark Hall as Sir Charles Morton
1950
Treasure Island
Treasure Island as Dr. Livesy
1949
Under Capricorn
Under Capricorn as Mr. Corrigan
Landfall
Landfall as Captain Burnaby
Marry Me
Marry Me as George Saunders
1948
The Fallen Idol
The Fallen Idol as Inspector Crowe
1947
Odd Man Out
Odd Man Out as Inspector
The Mark of Cain
The Mark of Cain as Sir William Godgrey
Beloved Enemy
Beloved Enemy as Sean's I.R.A. Friend (Uncredited)
1935
The Informer
The Informer as Street Singer