Patrick Andrew McAlinney (9 November 1913 – 22 August 1990) was an Irish character actor who starred in many British dramas and sitcoms. His most memorable roles included a brother on the hit sitcom Oh, Brother!, which starred Derek Nimmo, Mr. O'Reilly in The Tomorrow People and Dr. Daley in Bless Me, Father.
His stage work included the original production of Thornton Wilder's The Matchmaker in London's West End, and its subsequent fourteen month Broadway run, in 1945–1947.
Early life Patrick Andrew "Paddy" McAlinney was born in Lammy near Omagh, County Tyrone, Ireland on 9 November 1913; he was the son of farmer Patrick McAlinney and Anastasia O'Neill.
Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes1952 Time Gentlemen, Please! Rev. Soater 1953 The Oracle O'Keefe 1954 Happy Ever After O'Connor 1958 A Night to Remember Mr. James Farrell 1958 She Didn't Say No! Matthew Hogan 1959 Shake Hands with the Devil Donovan, bartender 1959 Alive and Kicking Policeman 1961 Return of a Stranger Whittaker 1961 Tarnished Heroes Reilly 1962 The Pot Carriers Dillon 1963 The Gentle Terror Sam 1971 Revenge George 1971 Danger Point Mate 1972 The Boy Who Turned Yellow Supreme Beefeater 1976 The Omen Photographer Television Year Title Role Notes1965 The Human Jungle Scollick Episode: The 24-Hour Man1973Special BranchFather McMahonSeries 3, Episode 13: Blueprint for Murder1976KizzyPetersAll episodes (1-6)
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