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Encyclopedia > Jimmy O'Dea

Jimmy O'Dea (1899 - 1965) was an Irish comedian.


Jimmy O'Dea was born in Dublin and was educated locally by the Irish Christian Brothers, where one of his classmates was the future Taoiseach of Ireland, Seán Lemass. O'Dea went to Edinburgh, Scotland, where he qualified as an optician. Dublin city centre at night WGS-84 (GPS) Coordinates: , Statistics Province: Leinster County: Dáil Éireann: Dublin Central, Dublin North Central, Dublin North East, Dublin North West, Dublin South Central, Dublin South East European Parliament: Dublin Dialling Code: +353 1 Postal District(s): D1-24, D6W Area: 114. ... The Taoiseach (IPA: or ) — plural: Taoisigh ( or ), also referred to as An Taoiseach[1], is the head of government of Ireland or prime minister. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... For other uses, see Edinburgh (disambiguation). ... This article is about the country. ...


Following that he returned to Dublin where, in his spare time, he took part in amateur dramatics. In 1927 he took to the stage full time. Dublin city centre at night WGS-84 (GPS) Coordinates: , Statistics Province: Leinster County: Dáil Éireann: Dublin Central, Dublin North Central, Dublin North East, Dublin North West, Dublin South Central, Dublin South East European Parliament: Dublin Dialling Code: +353 1 Postal District(s): D1-24, D6W Area: 114. ...


He formed a partnership with Harry O'Donovan. Together they created O'Dea's most famous character - Biddy Mulligan, the Pride of the Coombe.


O'Dea had a successful career in pantomime and he toured Ireland and England many times. He made a small number of film appearances such as Darby O'Gill and the Little People (1959) and Johnny Nobody (1961) For other uses, see England (disambiguation). ... Darby OGill and the Little People is a Disney film released in 1959 set in rural Ireland at the beginning of the 19th century. ... Year 1959 (MCMLIX) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1961 (MCMLXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...


For unknown reasons, Jimmy O'Dea died in his birth place aged 65.


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Jimmy O'Dea was born in Dublin and was educated locally by the Irish Christian Brothers, where one of his classmates was the future Taoiseach of Ireland, Seán F. Lemass.
O'Dea went to Edinburgh, Scotland, where he qualified as an optician.
O'Dea had a successful career in pantomime and he toured Ireland and England many times.
Frank O'Dea: Celebrated Entrepreneur & Humanitarian (590 words)
Frank O’Dea’s story of triumph over adversity and raw ambition and determination in the face of dire circumstances has inspired audiences around the world.
In addition to his string of business successes, O’Dea's achievements in the not-for-profit sector, both in Canada and worldwide, are extraordinary.
Frank O'Dea has triumphed over adversity to become one of Canada's very successful and celebrated entrepreneurs, He has founded a number of businesses, including The Second Cup.
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