Gavan O’Herlihy was an actor known for playing Chuck Cunningham in the first season of “Happy Days.”“Happy Days” was one of the Irish-born O’Herlihy’s first roles.
He played older brother Chuck Cunningham on several episodes of the first season of “Happy Days,” before bowing out of the small role.
Chuck was recast and played by Randolph Roberts before being written out of the show in season two. O’Herlihy went on to a movie career, playing heavies and villains in films including “Superman III,” “Never Say Never Again,” and “Death Wish 3.” He played a warrior in “Willow,” directed by his former “Happy Days” co-star, Ron Howard.
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