Bird' O'Donnell — The Field Character Profile

About Bird' O'Donnell

McCabe's devoted follower and loyal companion. Acts as McCabe's proxy during the second land auction, successfully securing the field for 101 pounds when McCabe is absent. Later witnesses McCabe's descent into madness and relays this tragic development to Tadhg.

Bird' O'Donnell — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

John Hurt

Appears in

The Field (1990)

Role

Protagonist

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