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Gavan O'Herlihy

Gavan O'Herlihy

Actor Jul 29 (died age 70) Dublin, Ireland 1969–2009 (40 year career)
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Biography

Gavan O’Herlihy (29 July 1951 – 15 September 2021) was an Irish actor whose career spanned film, television, and stage, marked by a distinctive presence and a talent for commanding roles. Born in Dublin to actor Dan O’Herlihy and artist Elsie Bennett, he spent his early years between Ireland and the United States, eventually attending Phillips Academy Andover and later the University of California, where he excelled as a champion tennis player before turning fully toward acting. O’Herlihy first…

Known For

Willow
Film

Willow

Airk
Never Say Never Again
Film

Never Say Never Again

Jack Petachi
The Descent: Part 2
Film

The Descent: Part 2

Vaines
Lonesome Dove
Film

Lonesome Dove

Dan Suggs
Superman III
Film

Superman III

Brad
Death Wish 3
Film

Death Wish 3

Manny Fraker
The Dirty Dozen: Next Mission
Film

The Dirty Dozen: Next Mission

Conrad E. Perkins
Sharpe's Eagle
Film

Sharpe's Eagle

Captain Leroy

Filmography

Acting (49)

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