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.
Dan O'Herlihy Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Dan O'Herlihy reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Dan O'Herlihy's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 54% of Dan O'Herlihy's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Highwayman, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Dan O'Herlihy Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Dan O'Herlihy's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Dan O'Herlihy has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Revisiting 'Fail-Safe' | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Buñuel in Hollywood | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Rat Pack | Joe Kennedy | Average | 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 | Dark Mansions | Alexander Drake | 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 | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Mark Twain: Beneath the Laughter | Mark Twain | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Deadly Game | Colonel Edward Stryker | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | MacArthur | President Roosevelt | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | Banjo Hackett: Roamin' Free | Tip Conaker | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Quest: The Longest Drive | Mathew Hatcher | Average | 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 | 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 | Hit | 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 | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Hunters of the Deep | Narrator | Hit | 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 | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Operation Secret | Lt. Duncan | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Actors and Sin | Alfred O'Shea / Narrator (segment Actor's Blood) | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Blue Veil | Hugh Williams | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel | Commando Captain (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Highwayman | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Iroquois Trail | Lt. Blakely | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Kidnapped | Alan Breck | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Macbeth | Macduff | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Larceny | Duke | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Odd Man Out | Nolan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Hungry Hill | Harry Brodrick | Average | 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 "The Highwayman" with a rating of 10.0/10.
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 "Mark Twain: Beneath the Laughter", "Jennie: Lady Randolph Churchill", and "Revisiting 'Fail-Safe'".