Paul Farrell

Paul Farrell (born 21st September 1893 in Dublin, died 12th June 1975 in Manchester) appeared in Coronation Street in May 1966 as drunken tramp Mr. O'Flaherty.

In a long career which went back to the 1930s, he appeared in many film and television roles including early pre-war plays from Alexandra Palace such as St. Simeon Stylites and Parnell. Later television roles include Dixon of Dock Green, Emergency Ward 10, No Hiding Place, Never Mind the Quality, Feel the Width, The Wednesday Play, Z Cars, Armchair Theatre and Play for Today.

He appeared in many films but is best remembered as the Tramp who is murdered in A Clockwork Orange. His radio work also goes back to the 1930s with plays such as The Moon in The Yellow River and Brumaire.