D'Arcy Corrigan


D'Arcy Corrigan was an Irish lawyer who became an American film character actor.

Life and career

D'Arcy Corrigan was born in County Cork, playing over 50 film roles from 1925–45. His early career included a stint as private secretary for a member of Parliament and as a stock company leading man.
Films in which he appeared included Murders in the Rue Morgue, The Informer, and A Christmas Carol. His later roles were mostly uncredited, such as the thoughtful Professor LaTouche in the first scene of Bringing Up Baby.

Last years and death

Corrigan retired from acting widely in 1940 and died on Christmas Day in 1945, in Los Angeles, aged 75.

Filmography

Credited