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- Although often seen in the St. Trinian's movies, written by Sidney Gilliat and her husband, Frank Launder, it was her role as Maid Marian in the long-running Robin Hood series that catapulted her to stardom. The Adventures of Robin Hood (1955) became one of the first British Television programs to succeed in the United States, having over 30 million viewers. O'Farrell left the series in 1957 despite receiving thousands of letters asking her to stay. She was born in Birr, County Offaly, Ireland, in 1926. Her father was a bank teller, and her mother was an amateur actress. After being educated at a local convent, she was working as a secretary when she was invited to an audition by Sir Carol Reed. Through Reed, she met Frank Launder, who gave her a small part in Captain Boycott (1947) opposite Stewart Granger. After several movies, including Launder's St. Trinian's series, some stage work and Robin Hood, she starred in her last movie, The Bridal Path (1959) in 1959. She retired from acting to spend time with her family on their farm in Buckinghamshire, England, UK. She and Launder were married in 1950 and had two daughters. They would later move to Monaco and become active in local charities and stage productions. While living in Monaco, Frank suffered a serious stroke in 1989 and, finally, a fatal heart attack in 1997. Bernadette O'Farrell died on September 29, 1999, after battling with cancer.
- Pat Buckley was born in 1952 in Tullamore, County Offaly, Ireland. He was married to Eduardo Yanga. He died on 17 May 2024 in Larne, County Antrim, Northern Ireland.
- Neil Delamere was born in Edenderry, County Offaly, Ireland. He is known for Soft Border Patrol (2018), The Panel (2003) and Frankie Boyle's New World Order (2017).
- Des Keogh was born on 27 February 1935 in Birr, County Offaly, Ireland. He is an actor, known for Sing Street (2016), Ulysses (1967) and Ryan's Daughter (1970). He has been married to Geraldine O'Grady since 21 August 1965. They have one child.
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Donal Lunny was born on 10 March 1947 in Tullamore, County Offaly, Ireland. He is a composer and actor, known for Leap Year (2010), This Is My Father (1998) and The Last of the High Kings (1996).- Actor
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Tadhg John Devery was born in Galway, Ireland, and raised in the midlands in county Offaly. He is the eldest of four children born to Marie (Grogan), a health care worker, and Tim Devery, who works for an energy company, as well as running his own cattle farm. Tadhg tried his hand at diverse jobs before deciding to commit himself to acting, including training and working as a carpenter, having completed a four year apprenticeship that took him all over the country. Once certified, he spirited away to Australia where he plied his trade for seven years. During that time he was coerced by a friend to take up acting. He joined the Sydney Drama School, and has dedicated himself to the craft ever since.
In 2015, Tadhg brought his new skills back home to Ireland, where he has been getting a landslide of jobs ever since. These have ranged from short films, to commercials, to radio plays, and he has recently been cast in two feature films; a small part in The Cured (2017), starring Elliot Page, and a prominent supporting role in Follow the Dead (2020), directed by Adam William Cahill, who also directed Tadhg in the sci-fi short Inertia (2017). The two have since become close friends, with Cahill having stated that he would gladly cast Tadhg in all of his future films.- Composer
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Mundy was born in 1976 in Birr, County Offaly, Ireland. He is a composer, known for Romeo + Juliet (1996), Ripley's Game (2002) and A Kiss for Jed (2011).- Music Department
- Soundtrack
J.L. Molloy was born in 1838 in Offaly, Ireland. J.L. is known for Everybody Sing (1938), Love's Old Sweet Song (1923) and The Flavor of Green Tea Over Rice (1952). J.L. died on 4 February 1909 in Marlow, Buckinghamshire, England, UK.- Adela Measor was born on 2 September 1857 in Philipstown, County Offaly, Ireland, UK [now Daingean, Republic of Ireland]. She was an actress, known for Old Scrooge (1913). She was married to J.C. Buckstone. She died on 9 June 1933 in Chelsea, London, England, UK.
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Michael Hickey was born on 29 July 1914 in Birr, County Offaly, Ireland. Michael is known for Fiona (1977), Trauma (1976) and Let's Get Laid (1978). Michael died on 29 January 2009.- Executive
Angela Whelan was born on 2 October 1928 in Offaly, Ireland. Angela was an executive. Angela was married to Joseph Whelan. Angela died on 13 August 2017 in Dublin, Ireland.- Joseph A. Kelly was born on 27 May 1931 in Tullamore, County Offaly, Ireland. He was an actor, known for City Hall (1996). He died on 5 December 2008 in Jersey City, New Jersey, USA.
- Mary T. O'Connor was born in 1967 in Belmont, County Offaly, Ireland.
- Megan Armitage was born on 12 August 1996 in County Offaly, Ireland.
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Victor Haddick was born on 11 June 1887 in Parsonstown [now Birr], County Offaly, Ireland. He was a writer and director, known for The Voice of Ireland (1936) and The Luck of the Irish (1936). He died on 31 May 1950 in Donaghadee, County Down, Ireland.- Jordan Conroy was born in County Offaly, Ireland.