Gavan John O’Herlihy was an American actor. He was known for playing Chuck Cunningham in the first episodes of Happy Days, as well as his appearances in films such as Never Say Never Again, Death Wish 3, Willow, and Superman III.
Quick Facts About Gavan O’Herlihy
| Celebrated Name | Gavan O’Herlihy |
|---|---|
| Age | 72 Years as of 2024 |
| Nick Name | Gavan O’Herlihy |
| Birth Name | Gavan John O’Herlihy |
| Birth Date | 1951-07-29 |
| Gender | Male |
| Profession | Actor |
| Birth Nation | Ireland |
| Place Of Birth | Dublin |
| Nationality | Irish-American |
| Ethnicity | Irish-White |
| Father | Gavan O’Herlihy |
| Mother | Elsie Bennett |
| Horoscope | Leo |
| Religion | Christian |
| Siblings | 3; Lorcan, Cormac and Patricia |
| School | Phillips Academy |
| College / University | Trinity College |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Wife | Juliette |
| Children | Rogan, Lonan, David and Daniel |
| Sexual Orientation | Straight |
| Net Worth | Between $1 Million-$5 Million |
| Source of Wealth | Entertainment Career |
| Height | 1.89 m or 6 ft 3 in. |
| Body Type | Average |
| Hair Color | Salt and Pepper |
| Eye Color | Light Brown |
| Cause Of Death | Not Disclosed Yet |
| Death Date | 15th September 2021 |
| Links | Wikipedia |
Gavan O’Herlihy Dies At 70
Gavan O’Herlihy, who played the role of Chuck Cunningham in the early episodes of “Happy Days” has died in Bath, England, his agent said. “He was a wonderful actor with a long and distinguished career in film, television, and theatre and was respected as a man of directness, sincerity, and honesty,” Michael Emptage told. “Gavan was larger than life and is greatly missed by all who knew him, most particularly by his adoring wife and family,” Emptage said. He was 70 years old at the time of his death. No cause of death was given. Before he appeared on ABC’s 1970s sitcom “Happy Days,” he made a cameo on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show.” O’Herlihy’s Cunningham appeared on “Happy Days” for nine episodes during the first season in 1974, according to IMDb. He was replaced by Randolph Roberts for two more episodes that aired the same year. He made appearances in multiple TV series, including “Rich Man, Poor Man,” “The Bionic Woman” and “The Amazing Spider-Man,” throughout the 1970s. He also had a recurring role on “We’ll Meet Again” on London’s ITV network. “Happy Days” actor Ron Howard wrote: “RIP Gavan. I knew him as the 1st of 2 Chucks on #HappyDays & then as Airk in #Willow where I had the pleasure of directing him. A talented actor with a big free spirit.”