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William H. O'Brien(1891-1981)

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William H. O'Brien
William H. O'Brien was born on 19 July 1891 in Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia. He was an actor, known for I've Been Around (1935), Once a Gentleman (1930) and The Sky Raiders (1931). He died on 18 April 1981 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
BornJuly 19, 1891
DiedApril 18, 1981(89)
BornJuly 19, 1891
DiedApril 18, 1981(89)
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Known for

Rochelle Hudson and Isabel Jewell in I've Been Around (1935)
I've Been Around
  • Waiter
  • 1935
Edward Everett Horton and Lois Wilson in Once a Gentleman (1930)
Once a Gentleman
5.4
  • Reeves(as William O'Brien)
  • 1930
Marceline Day and Lloyd Hughes in The Sky Raiders (1931)
The Sky Raiders
6.8
  • Henchman Conte
  • 1931
Paul Cavanagh and Catherine Dale Owen in Strictly Unconventional (1930)
Strictly Unconventional
5.2
  • Footman(as William O'Brien)
  • 1930

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  • Robert F. Lyons in The Todd Killings (1971)
    The Todd Killings
    6.0
    • Mr. Miller (uncredited)
    • 1971
  • Angela Lansbury, Dal McKennon, Bob Holt, Cindy O'Callaghan, Roy Snart, David Tomlinson, Ian Weighill, and Lennie Weinrib in Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971)
    Bedknobs and Broomsticks
    7.1
    • Portobello Road Passerby (uncredited)
    • 1971
  • Rod Serling in Night Gallery (1969)
    Night Gallery
    7.9
    TV Series
    • Simon Cottner (Segment "A Death in the Family) (uncredited)
    • 1971
  • Debbie Reynolds and Shelley Winters in What's the Matter with Helen? (1971)
    What's the Matter with Helen?
    6.3
    • Church Member (uncredited)
    • 1971
  • Jack Elam, James Garner, Harry Morgan, and Suzanne Pleshette in Support Your Local Gunfighter (1971)
    Support Your Local Gunfighter
    6.8
    • Old Chess Player (uncredited)
    • 1971
  • James Arness, Amanda Blake, Milburn Stone, and Dennis Weaver in Gunsmoke (1955)
    Gunsmoke
    8.1
    TV Series
    • Townsman (uncredited)
    • 1966–1971
  • John Wayne and Jack Elam in Rio Lobo (1970)
    Rio Lobo
    6.7
    • Man in Army Post Saloon (uncredited)
    • 1970
  • Love, American Style (1969)
    Love, American Style
    6.8
    TV Series
    • Dark-Suited Old Man (segment "Love and the Minister") (uncredited)
    • 1970
  • Andy Griffith in Mayberry R.F.D. (1968)
    Mayberry R.F.D.
    5.9
    TV Series
    • Townsman (uncredited)
    • 1970
  • Burt Lancaster, Jacqueline Bisset, Van Heflin, George Kennedy, Dean Martin, Barbara Hale, Helen Hayes, Barry Nelson, Lloyd Nolan, Jean Seberg, Maureen Stapleton, and Dana Wynter in Airport (1970)
    Airport
    6.6
    • Waiter at Men's Club (uncredited)
    • 1970
  • My Three Sons (1960)
    My Three Sons
    7.1
    TV Series
    • Old Man Playing Checkers
    • Party Guest (uncredited)
    • 1966–1970
  • Barbara Bain, Martin Landau, Peter Graves, Peter Lupus, and Greg Morris in Mission: Impossible (1966)
    Mission: Impossible
    7.9
    TV Series
    • Wedding Guest
    • Reporter
    • Butler (uncredited) ...
    • 1968–1970
  • Topaz (1969)
    Topaz
    6.2
    • Butler (uncredited)
    • 1969
  • Bonanza (1959)
    Bonanza
    7.3
    TV Series
    • Townsman
    • Minister
    • Delegate (uncredited) ...
    • 1962–1969
  • The Comic (1969)
    The Comic
    6.4
    • Funeral Guest (uncredited)
    • 1969

Personal details

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  • Alternative names
    • Bill O'Brien
  • Born
    • July 19, 1891
    • Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
  • Died
    • April 18, 1981
    • Los Angeles, California, USA(undisclosed)
  • Children
    • Betty O'Brien

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  • Trivia
    Father of actress Betty O'Brien.
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      Played a waiter in many of his films.

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