
Born April 26, 1905 — Died November 5, 1978
From Dublin, Ireland
Also known as Dennis O'Dea
Denis O'Dea (26 April 1905 – 5 November 1978) was an Irish stage and film actor. He was born in Dublin and attended Synge Street CBS. When very young he and his mother Kathleen (from County Kerry) moved in with her sister, who kept a boarding house at 54 South Richmond Street. He worked in insuranc...

Esther and the King
Mordecai

Cradle of Genius
Self

Darby O'Gill and the Little People
Father Murphy

I Captured the King of the Leprechauns
Father Murphy

The Story of Esther Costello
Father Devlin

The Rising of the Moon
Police Sergeant Tom O'Hara (segment '1921')

Captain Lightfoot
Regis Donnell

Mogambo
Father Josef

Sea Devils
Lethierry

Niagara
Inspector Starkey

Never Take No for an Answer
Father Damico

Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N.
RAdm. Sir Rodney Leighton

The Long Dark Hall
Sir Charles Morton

Treasure Island
Dr. Livesy

Landfall
Captain Burnaby

Under Capricorn
Mr. Corrigan

Marry Me
George Saunders
The Bad Lord Byron
Prosecuting Counsel

The Fallen Idol
Inspector Crowe

The Mark of Cain
Sir William Godgrey

Odd Man Out
Inspector

The Plough and the Stars
The Covey

Beloved Enemy
Sean's I.R.A. Friend (Uncredited)

The Informer
Street Singer

Guests of The Nation