Dan O'Herlihy
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Daniel Peter O'Herlihy (May 1, 1919 – February 17, 2005) was an Irish film actor, known for such roles as Brigadier General Warren A. "Blackie" Black in Fail Safe, Marshal Ney in Waterloo, Conal Cochran in Halloween III: Season of the Witch, "The Old Man" in RoboCop, and Andrew Packard in Twin Peaks. He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor for the 1954 film Adventures of Robinson Crusoe.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Dan O'Herlihy reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Dan O'Herlihy's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 34% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Dan O'Herlihy remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Jennie: Lady Randolph Churchill, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Dan O'Herlihy Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Dan O'Herlihy's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Dan O'Herlihy.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Buñuel in Hollywood | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Rat Pack | Joe Kennedy | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Love, Cheat & Steal | Hamilton Fisk | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | RoboCop 2 | The Old Man | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | A Waltz Through the Hills | Uncle Tom | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | The Dead | Mr. Browne | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | RoboCop | The Old Man | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Whoopee Boys | Judge Sternhill | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Last Starfighter | Grig | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Halloween III: Season of the Witch | Conal Cochran | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Death Ray 2000 | The Director | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Deadly Game | Colonel Edward Stryker | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | MacArthur | President Roosevelt | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Good Against Evil | Father Kemschler | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Quest: The Longest Drive | Mathew Hatcher | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Jennie: Lady Randolph Churchill | Leonard Jerome | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Tamarind Seed | Fergus Stephenson | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Carey Treatment | J.D. Randall | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | The People | Sol Diemus | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | Waterloo | Marshal Michel Ney | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Big Cube | Charles Winthrop | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | 100 Rifles | Steven Grimes | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | How to Steal the World | Prof. David Garrow | Flop | Similar → |
| 1964 | Fail Safe | Brig. Gen. Warren A. Black | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Cabinet of Caligari | Caligari / Paul | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | King of the Roaring 20's – The Story of Arnold Rothstein | Detective Phil Butler | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | One Foot in Hell | Sir Harry Ivers | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | A Terrible Beauty | Don McGinnis | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Young Land | Judge Millard Isham | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Imitation of Life | David Edwards | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Home Before Dark | Arnold Bronn | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | That Woman Opposite | Dermot Kinross | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Virgin Queen | Lord Derry | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Purple Mask | Brisquet | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | Bengal Brigade | Capt. Ronald Blaine (as Daniel O'Herlihy) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Black Shield of Falworth | Prince Hal of Wales | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Robinson Crusoe | Robinson Crusoe | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Sword of Venus | Danglars | Flop | Similar → |
| 1952 | Operation Secret | Lt. Duncan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1952 | Actors and Sin | Alfred O'Shea / Narrator (segment Actor's Blood) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1952 | At Sword's Point | Aramis Jr. | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Blue Veil | Hugh Williams | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel | Commando Captain (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Soldiers Three | Sgt.Murphy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Iroquois Trail | Lt. Blakely | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Kidnapped | Alan Breck | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Macbeth | Macduff | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Larceny | Duke | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Odd Man Out | Nolan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Hungry Hill | Harry Brodrick | Flop | Similar → |
Dan O'Herlihy - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Dan O'Herlihy?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Dan O'Herlihy is "Jennie: Lady Randolph Churchill" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Dan O'Herlihy acted in?
Dan O'Herlihy has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Dan O'Herlihy?
Other notable films include "Fail Safe", "Imitation of Life", and "RoboCop".