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Denis O'Dea

Denis O'Dea

One of the mainstays of Dublin's Abbey Players, Irish actor Denis O'Dea made his screen debut in the company of several other Abbey performers in John Ford's The Informer. O'Dea's later movie roles included Dr. Livesey in the 1950 Disney-produced version of Treasure Island. He was usually cast as dour Irish police officers (Odd Man Out, 1947) or outspoken priests (Darby O'Gill and the Little People, 1959). Denis O'Dea was married to Irish stage and screen actress Siobhan McKenna. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide


Denis O'Dea Trivia

When was Denis O'Dea born?
Denis O'Dea date of birth: April 26, 1905

Who did Denis O'Dea portray in Esther and the King?
Denis O'Dea was Mardoch in Esther and the King

Who did Denis O'Dea portray in Captain Horatio Hornblower?
Denis O'Dea was Admiral Leighton in Captain Horatio Hornblower

What role did Denis O'Dea play in Treasure Island?
Denis O'Dea played Dr. Livesey in Treasure Island

What role did Denis O'Dea portray in Niagara?
Denis O'Dea played Inspector Sharkey in Niagara

Who did Denis O'Dea portray in The Fallen Idol?
Denis O'Dea was Inspector Crowe in The Fallen Idol

Who did Denis O'Dea portray in Under Capricorn?
Denis O'Dea was Corrigan, attorney-general in Under Capricorn

Who did Denis O'Dea portray in Mogambo?
Denis O'Dea was Father Josef in Mogambo

Who did Denis O'Dea portray in Darby O'Gill and the Little People?
Denis O'Dea was Father Murphy in Darby O'Gill and the Little People

Who did Denis O'Dea portray in The Informer?
Denis O'Dea was Street Singer in The Informer


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