Biography
Denis O'Dell (2 May 1923 – 30 December 2021) was a British film producer and director, best known for his work on films featuring The Beatles, including A Hard Day's Night and the telefilm Magical Mystery Tour, he was the director of the Beatles newly founded Apple Corps and the Head of Apple Films. He retired in 1980.The Beatles referenced his name in the lyrics of "You Know My Name (Look Up the Number)". O'Dell was born in the London district of Kensington in 1923 to John and Elizabeth O'Dell.O'Dell retired to the Spanish city of Almería, which he persuaded several Hollywood directors, including Steven Spielberg and Ridley Scott, to use as a filming location.O'Dell died at his home in Almería on 30 December 2021, at the age of 98. He had four children with his wife, Donna, including producer Denise O'Dell. He was also the maternal grandfather of producer Denis Pedregosa.
Filmography
all 27
Movies 26
Producer 18
Director 6
Writer 2
TV Shows 1
self 1
The Beatles: Get Back (2021)
Hills Like White Elephants (2002)
Heaven's Gate (1980)
Cuba (1979)
The Ritz (1976)
Robin and Marian (1976)
Royal Flash (1975)
Juggernaut (1974)
The Offence (1973)
Will the Real Mr. Sellers... (1969)
The Magic Christian (1969)
Petulia (1968)
Magical Mystery Tour (1967)
How I Won the War (1967)
The Deadly Affair (1967)
The Bedford Incident (1965)
A Hard Day's Night (1964)
The Long Ships (1964)
The Playboy of the Western World (1962)
Tread Softly Stranger (1958)
Carry on Admiral (1957)
That Lady (1955)
The Prisoner (1955)
Svengali (1954)
Mother Riley Meets the Vampire (1952)
Scrooge (1951)
So Well Remembered (1947)
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GenderMale
Birthday1923-05-02
Deathday2021-12-30 (98 years old)
Birth PlaceKensington, United Kingdom
CitizenshipsUnited Kingdom
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