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 ''

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, Mr. O'Reilly in ''

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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

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* * 1913 births 1990 deaths People from Omagh Irish male stage actors Irish male film actors Irish male television actors Place of death missing 20th-century Irish male actors Irish expatriates in the United Kingdom Actors from County Tyrone {{Ireland-actor-stub