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Bernadette O'Farrell

Bernadette O'Farrell

Actor

Born January 30, 1924 in Birr, Offaly, Ireland

Died September 26, 1999

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Biography

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 later moved 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 a battle with cancer.

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Robin Hood: Quest for the Crown Poster

Robin Hood: Quest for the Crown Feature Film1995Maid Marian

Robin Hood: The Movie Poster

Robin Hood: The Movie Video1991Maid Marian

The Wildcats of St. Trinian's Poster

The Wildcats of St. Trinian's Feature Film1980Miss Carfax

Call My Bluff Poster

Call My Bluff TV Series1965Self

The Bridal Path Poster

The Bridal Path Feature Film1959Siona

ITV Play of the Week Poster

ITV Play of the Week TV Series1955Kay Brody

The Adventures of Robin Hood Poster

The Adventures of Robin Hood TV Series1955Maid Marian

Gilbert and Sullivan Poster

Gilbert and Sullivan Feature Film1953Jessie Bond

Rheingold Theatre Poster

Rheingold Theatre TV Series1953Molly

The Genie Poster

The Genie Feature Film1953

The Square Ring Poster

The Square Ring Feature Film1953Peg Curtis

Scotland Yard Inspector Poster

Scotland Yard Inspector Feature Film1952Heather McMara

Bikini Baby Poster

Bikini Baby Feature Film1951Janie

Life in Her Hands Poster

Life in Her Hands Feature Film1951Mary Gordon

BBC Sunday-Night Theatre Poster

BBC Sunday-Night Theatre TV Series1950Nell Gwyn

The Happiest Days of Your Life Poster

The Happiest Days of Your Life Feature Film1950Miss Harper

Is Life Worth Living? TV Movie1949Helena

Macbeth TV Movie1949Gentlewoman

Macbeth/II TV Movie1949Gentlewoman to Lady Macbeth

The Romantic Young Lady TV Movie1948Rosario

Captain Boycott Poster

Captain Boycott Feature Film1947Mrs. Fagan

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