Bernadette O'Farrell

Bernadette O'Farrell (30 January 1924 – 26 September 1999) was an Irish actress. She was born in Birr, County Offaly, Irish Free State.[1] She was married to the film writer, director and producer Frank Launder from 1950 until his death in 1997. They had two daughters together.[2]

Bernadette O'Farrell
Born(1924-01-30)30 January 1924
Birr, County Offaly, Ireland
Died26 September 1999(1999-09-26) (aged 75)
Monaco
OccupationActor
Years active1947–1959
Spouse(s)Frank Launder (1950–1997; his death)
2 children

She is best known for playing Maid Marian in the 1950s TV version of The Adventures of Robin Hood. She left the show in 1957, after 78 episodes, to avoid type-casting, and was replaced by Patricia Driscoll.[3][4]

She played an English mistress, Miss Harper, in The Happiest Days of Your Life (1949), Jessie Bond in The Story of Gilbert and Sullivan (1953) and Peg Curtis in the boxing film The Square Ring (1953).[5] She retired from acting in 1959 to live on a farm in Buckinghamshire, England. Later, O'Farrell and Launder moved to Monaco.[2] Her last film appearance was in The Wildcats of St. Trinian's (1980).[5]

Filmography
As nurse Mary Gordon in Life in Her Hands (1951)
Year Title Role Notes
1947Captain BoycottMrs. Fagan
1950The Happiest Days of Your LifeMiss Harper
1951Life in Her HandsMary Gordon
1951Lady Godiva Rides AgainJanie
1952Lady in the FogHeather McMara
1953The Story of Gilbert and SullivanJessie Bond
1953The Genie
1953The Square RingPeg Curtis
1959The Bridal PathSiona
1980The Wildcats of St TriniansMiss Carfax(final film role)

References
  1. "Robin Hood's courageous sweetheart".
  2. New York Times: Bernadette O'Farrell, 75, Actress Who Played Maid Marian on TV
  3. "Bernadette O'Farrell - Biography, Movie Highlights and Photos - AllMovie". AllMovie.
  4. "BFI Screenonline: Adventures of Robin Hood, The (1955-59) Credits". www.screenonline.org.uk.
  5. "Bernadette O'Farrell". BFI.


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