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Michael O'Herlihy

 
Director: Michael O'Herlihy
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  • Born: Apr 01, 1928 in Dublin, Ireland
  • Died: Jun 14, 1997 in Ireland
  • Occupation: Director
  • Active: '60s-'80s
  • Major Genres: Drama, Adventure
  • Career Highlights: Mosby's Marauders, Peter Lundy and the Medicine Hat Stallion, The Million Dollar Face
  • First Major Screen Credit: Maverick: The Art Lovers (1961)

Biography

Irish director Michael O'Herlihy directed numerous feature films and television productions. In the late '60s, he worked for Disney and helmed such features as The Fighting Prince of Donegal (1966, his film debut) and The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band (1968). O'Herlihy was born in Ireland and is the brother of Academy Award-nominated actor Dan O'Herlihy. The director's television credits include series episodes ranging from Star Trek to M*A*S*H and telemovies such as Peter Lundy and the Medicine Hat Stallion (1977) and Cry of the Innocent (1980). O'Herlihy also directed miniseries, notably the nine-hour NBC drama Backstairs at the White House (1979). O'Herlihy passed away in his sleep at the age of 69. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
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Michael O'Herlihy
Born April 1, 1929(1929-04-01)
Dublin, Ireland
Died June 16, 1997 (aged 68)
Dublin, Ireland

Michael O'Herlihy (April 1, 1929 - June 16, 1997) was an Irish television producer and director who directed shows like Gunsmoke (1955), Maverick (1957), Star Trek (1965) and M*A*S*H (1972). Born in Dublin, Ireland, O'Herlihy was the younger brother of actor Dan O'Herlihy. O'Herlihy died in Dublin, Ireland on June 16, 1997 at age 68.

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Filmography

Director

Television

Producer

  • Backstairs at the White House (1979)
  • The Flame Is Love (1979)
  • Cry of the Innocent (1980)

Award nominations

Year Result Award Category Film or series
1979 Nominated Emmy Award Outstanding Limited Series Backstairs at the White House (Shared with Ed Friendly)
1988 Nominated Gemini Awards Best Direction in a Dramatic Program or Mini-Series Hoover vs. the Kennedys: The Second Civil War

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