Daniel O'Herlihy (May 1 1919 — February 17 2005) was an Academy Award-nominated Irish film actor.
Father of 'Gavan OHerlihy, 'Patricia OHerlihy and 'Cormac OHerlihy.
Brother of director 'Michael OHerlihy
His first starring role in a TV series was on Schlitz Playhouse of Stars in an episode called, Log The Man Innocent, by Eric Scott (IX).
Father-in-law of 'Cornelia Hayes OHerlihy
Father of architect Lorcan O'Herlihy
He studied architecture at the National University of Ireland.
Earned a degree in architecture from the National University of Ireland. Later, he took minor roles at Dublin's Abbey Theatre. He was spotted there by movie director Carol Reed (I), who cast him in Odd Man Out (1947).
Michael B. Druxman, a close friend, said he was famed for his sense of humor. He recalled him wearing his lizard costume while driving home from the studio after filming his role as a friendly reptilian alien in Last Starfighter, The (1984).
Member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (Actors Branch)
Grandfather of 'Colin OHerlihy and 'Micaela OHerlihy.
Father-in-law of Vincent Dowling'.
Uncle of Conal O'Herlihy.
