Danny O'Dea

Peter Anthony Joseph Daniel Wrenshall (22 December 1911 – 16 April 2003), better known by his stage name Danny O'Dea, was an English actor.

O'Dea performed alongside some of the biggest names in the business including Arthur Askey, Les Dawson, Dick Emery, John Inman, Victoria Wood and Cilla Black, entering show business at an early age and working until he was 90, later enjoying fame as the short-sighted Eli Duckett in the British sitcom Last of the Summer Wine between 1986 and 2002. His film roles include Paddie, an elderly man in Rita, Sue and Bob Too in 1986. His stage work includes two pantomimes at the Swansea Grand Theatre in Wales: Robin Hood and Puss in Boots.

He was married to Doris Smith from 1950 until her death on 10 October 2000, the marriage produced one child.

O'Dea died on 16 April 2003 in Hartshead, Yorkshire, aged 91.