Noel Purcell
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- December 23, 1900 in Dublin, Ireland
- Died
- March 3, 1985 (aged 84)
- Active Years
- 1938–1983 (46 Years)
- Total Credits
- 62 credits in database
Acting Born Dec 23, 1900 Died Mar 3, 1985 Dublin, Ireland 62 credits
Biography
Noel Purcell works in acting. Born December 23, 1900 in Dublin, Ireland. Died March 3, 1985. Archytele tracks 62 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Frequent co-stars
Eddie Byrne
5 shared titles
Joan Sims
4 shared titles
James Robertson Justice
3 shared titles
Niall MacGinnis
3 shared titles
Raymond Huntley
3 shared titles
George Woodbridge
3 shared titles
Irene Handl
3 shared titles
Brian Rawlinson
3 shared titles
Harry Andrews
2 shared titles
John Huston
2 shared titles
Career timeline
The Irish R.M.
The MacKintosh Man
The Onedin LineFlight of the Doves
The McKenzie BreakNever Say Die
Where's Jack?Sinful Davey
The Violent Enemy
Doctor in CloverArrivederci, Baby!
Lord Jim
The Iron MaidenThe Running ManThe List of Adrian MessengerNurse on WheelsThe Ceremony
The SaintThe SaintMutiny on the BountyThree Spare Wives
The AvengersJohnny NobodyDouble Bunk
The MillionairessMan in the MoonNo KiddingA Terrible BeautyWatch Your Stern
Shake Hands with the DevilFerry to Hong KongTommy the Toreador
Merry AndrewThe KeyRockets GaloreRooney
The Rising of the MoonDoctor at Large
The BuccaneersMoby DickLust for LifeJacqueline
Doctor at Sea
Doctor in the HouseThe SeekersSvengaliMad About Men
Decameron NightsGrand National Night
The Crimson PirateThe Pickwick PapersFather's Doing Fine
Appointment with VenusEncoreNo Resting PlaceTalk of a Million
The Blue LagoonSaints and Sinners
Odd Man OutCaptain Boycott
Ireland's Border Line
Full Filmography
62 titles- The Irish R.M. (1983)
- The MacKintosh Man (1973) as O'Donovan
- The Onedin Line (1971) as Hennessy
- Flight of the Doves (1971) as Rabbi
- The McKenzie Break (1970) as Ferry Captain
- Never Say Die (1970) as Mr. Finucane
- Where's Jack? (1969) as Leatherchest
- Sinful Davey (1969) as Jock
- The Violent Enemy (1967) as John Michael Leary
- Doctor in Clover (1966) as O'Malley
- Arrivederci, Baby! (1966) as Capt. Daniel O'Flannery
- Lord Jim (1965) as Captain Chester
- The Iron Maiden (1963) as Admiral Sir Digby Trevelyan
- The Running Man (1963) as Miles Bleeker
- The List of Adrian Messenger (1963) as Countryman (uncredited)
- Nurse on Wheels (1963) as Abel Worthy
- The Ceremony (1963) as Finigan
- The Saint (1962) as Brendan Cullin
- The Saint (1962) as Mike Kelly
- Mutiny on the Bounty (1962) as Seaman William McCoy
- Three Spare Wives (1962) as Sir Hubert
- The Avengers (1961) as Jonah Barnard
- Johnny Nobody (1961) as Brother Timothy
- Double Bunk (1961) as O'Malley
- The Millionairess (1960) as Professor Merton
- Man in the Moon (1960) as Prosecutor
- No Kidding (1960) as Tandy
- A Terrible Beauty (1960) as Father Sheehy (uncredited)
- Watch Your Stern (1960) as Adm. Sir Humphrey Pettigrew
- Make Mine Mink (1960) as Burglar
- Shake Hands with the Devil (1959) as Liam O'Sullivan
- Ferry to Hong Kong (1959) as Joe Skinner
- Tommy the Toreador (1959) as Captain
- Merry Andrew (1958) as Matthew Larabee
- The Key (1958) as Hotel Clerk
- Rockets Galore (1958) as Father James
- Rooney (1958) as Tim Hennessy
- The Rising of the Moon (1957) as Dan O'Flaherty (segment 'The Majesty of the Law')
- Doctor at Large (1957) as Padre
- The Buccaneers (1956) as Pat
- Moby Dick (1956) as Ship's Carpenter
- Lust for Life (1956) as Anton Mauve
- Jacqueline (1956) as Mr. Owen, the Parson
- Doctor at Sea (1955) as Corble
- Doctor in the House (1954) as Padre (uncredited)
- The Seekers (1954) as Paddy Clarke
- Svengali (1954) as Patrick O'Farrell
- Mad About Men (1954) as Percy
- Decameron Nights (1953) as Father Francisco
- Grand National Night (1953) as Philip Balfour
- The Crimson Pirate (1952) as Pablo Murphy
- The Pickwick Papers (1952) as Roker
- Father's Doing Fine (1952) as Shaughnessy
- Appointment with Venus (1951) as Trawler Langley
- Encore (1951) as Tom, Captain
- No Resting Place (1951) as Guard Mannigan
- Talk of a Million (1951) as Matty McGrath
- The Blue Lagoon (1949) as Paddy Button
- Saints and Sinners (1949) as Flaherty
- Odd Man Out (1947) as Tram Conductor (uncredited)
- Captain Boycott (1947) as Daniel McGinty
- Ireland's Border Line (1938) as Garda Sergeant Hogan
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Noel Purcell best known for?
Noel Purcell is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Irish R.M. (1983), The MacKintosh Man (1973), The King of the Hill (2008), The McKenzie Break (1970).
When and where was Noel Purcell born?
Noel Purcell was born on December 23, 1900 in Dublin, Ireland. They passed away on March 3, 1985.
How many credits does Noel Purcell have?
Noel Purcell has 62 film and television credits listed on archytele, with work dated between 1938 and 1983.
What is Noel Purcell's background in cinema and television?
Patrick Joseph Noel Purcell (23 December 1900 – 3 March 1985) was a distinguished Irish actor on stage, screen, and television. He appeared in the 1956 film Moby Dick and the 1962 film Mutiny on the Bounty. Patrick Joseph Noel Purcell was the son of Dublin auctioneer Pierce Purcell and his second wife Catherine (née H...
Noel Purcell by the numbers
62credits
55films
7TV series
1938–1983active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Avengers (1961) as Jonah Barnard — aged about 60
- Where's Jack? (1969) as Leatherchest — aged about 68
- The Saint (1962) as Brendan Cullin — aged about 61
- The Saint (1962) as Mike Kelly — aged about 61
- Lust for Life (1956) as Anton Mauve — aged about 55
- Mutiny on the Bounty (1962) as Seaman William McCoy — aged about 61
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