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Noel Purcell(1900-1985)

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Noel Purcell in The Saint (1962)
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Noel Purcell was born on 23 December 1900 in Dublin, Ireland. He was an actor, known for The Blue Lagoon (1949), Lust for Life (1956) and The Crimson Pirate (1952). He was married to Eileen Marmion. He died on 3 March 1985 in Dublin, Ireland.
BornDecember 23, 1900
DiedMarch 3, 1985(84)
BornDecember 23, 1900
DiedMarch 3, 1985(84)
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Known for

The Blue Lagoon (1949)
The Blue Lagoon
6.3
  • Paddy Button
  • 1949
Lust for Life (1956)
Lust for Life
7.3
  • Anton Mauve
  • 1956
The Crimson Pirate (1952)
The Crimson Pirate
7.1
  • Pablo Murphy
  • 1952
Mutiny on the Bounty (1962)
Mutiny on the Bounty
7.2
  • Seaman William McCoy
  • 1962

Credits

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Actor



  • Peter Bowles in The Irish R.M. (1983)
    The Irish R.M.
    7.6
    TV Series
    • O'Reilly
    • 1984
  • The MacKintosh Man (1973)
    The MacKintosh Man
    6.3
    • O'Donovan
    • 1973
  • Peter Gilmore and Anne Stallybrass in The Onedin Line (1971)
    The Onedin Line
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Hennessy
    • 1972
  • Flight of the Doves (1971)
    Flight of the Doves
    6.3
    • Rabbi
    • 1971
  • Brian Keith and Helmut Griem in The McKenzie Break (1970)
    The McKenzie Break
    6.5
    • Ferry Captain (uncredited)
    • 1970
  • Never Say Die
    TV Series
    • Mr. Finucane
    • 1970
  • Jack Warner in Dixon of Dock Green (1955)
    Dixon of Dock Green
    6.8
    TV Series
    • Thomas
    • 1969
  • Sinful Davey (1969)
    Sinful Davey
    5.7
    • Jock
    • 1969
  • Stanley Baker, Fiona Lewis, and Tommy Steele in Where's Jack? (1969)
    Where's Jack?
    6.4
    • Leatherchest
    • 1969
  • Bill Cosby and Robert Culp in I Spy (1965)
    I Spy
    7.1
    TV Series
    • Fletcher
    • 1967
  • Tom Bell and Susan Hampshire in The Violent Enemy (1967)
    The Violent Enemy
    6.0
    • John Michael Leary
    • 1967
  • Dr. Finlay's Casebook (1962)
    Dr. Finlay's Casebook
    7.5
    TV Series
    • Alexander Craig
    • 1967
  • Arrivederci, Baby! (1966)
    Arrivederci, Baby!
    5.5
    • Captain Daniel O'Flannery
    • 1966
  • Roger Moore in The Saint (1962)
    The Saint
    7.5
    TV Series
    • Brendan Cullin
    • Mike Kelly
    • 1964–1966
  • Carnaby, M.D. (1966)
    Carnaby, M.D.
    5.7
    • O'Malley
    • 1966

Soundtrack



  • Flight of the Doves (1971)
    Flight of the Doves
    6.3
    • performer: "You Don't Have To Be Irish To Be Irish"
    • 1971

Videos2

Merry Andrew
Trailer 2:29
Merry Andrew
Mutiny On The Bounty
Trailer 4:27
Mutiny On The Bounty
Mutiny On The Bounty
Trailer 4:27
Mutiny On The Bounty

Personal details

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  • Height
    • 6′ 4″ (1.93 m)
  • Born
    • December 23, 1900
    • Dublin, Ireland
  • Died
    • March 3, 1985
    • Dublin, Ireland(heart failure)
  • Spouse
    • Eileen Marmion1941 - March 3, 1985 (his death, 4 children)
  • Children
      Michael Purcell
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Print Biography
    • 4 Articles

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    Often cast in films where most of the action takes place in the ocean.
  • Trademark
      Sailor-like manner, huge white beard and cheery Irish brogue

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