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Edmond O'Brien (1915–1985)
Oscar-winner Edmond O'Brien was one of the most-respected character actors in American cinema, from his heyday of the mid-1940s through the late 1960s. Born on September 10, 1915, in the New York City borough of The Bronx, O'Brien learned the craft of performance as a magician, reportedly tutored by neighbor Harry Houdini. He took part in student ...
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Born:in New York City, New York, USADied:(age 69) in Inglewood, California, USA |
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Actor (120 credits)
Actor (120 credits)
1972
The Streets of San Francisco
(TV Series)
Officer Gustav 'Gus' Charnovski, SFPD
Officer Gustav 'Gus' Charnovski, SFPD
- The Thirty-Year Pin
(1972)
... Officer Gustav 'Gus' Charnovski, SFPD
1970
The Young Lawyers
(TV Series)
John W. MacGillicuddy
John W. MacGillicuddy
- MacGillicuddy Always Was a Pain in the Neck
(1970)
... John W. MacGillicuddy
1961-1970
Insight
(TV Series)
Houseworthy
Houseworthy
- The 7 Minute Life of James Houseworthy
(1970)
... Houseworthy (as Edmund O'Brien)
- Breakthrough
(1961)
1969
The Bold Ones: The Protectors
(TV Series)
Warden Millbank
Warden Millbank
- If I Should Wake Before I Die
(1969)
... Warden Millbank
1965
The Long, Hot Summer
(TV Series)
Will Varner
Will Varner
- The Return of the Quicks
(1965)
... Will Varner
- Nor Hell a Fury
(1965)
... Will Varner
- Hunter to the Wind
(1965)
... Will Varner
- Bitter Harvest
(1965)
... Will Varner
- The Desperate Innocent
(1965)
... Will Varner
1965
Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color
(TV Series)
Crowley / Jefferson Crowley
Crowley / Jefferson Crowley
- The Further Adventures of Gallegher: The Daily Press vs. City Hall
(1965)
... Jefferson Crowley
- The Further Adventures of Gallegher: The Big Swindle
(1965)
... Jefferson Crowley
- The Further Adventures of Gallegher: A Case of Murder
(1965)
... Crowley
- The Adventures of Gallegher: Part 3
(1965)
... Crowley
- The Adventures of Gallegher: Part 2
(1965)
... Crowley
1962-1963
Sam Benedict
(TV Series)
Sam Benedict / Charlie Dunphie
Sam Benedict / Charlie Dunphie
- Season for Vengeance
(1963)
... Sam Benedict
- Of Rusted Cannons and Fallen Sparrows
(1963)
... Sam Benedict
- Read No Evil
(1963)
... Sam Benedict
- Accomplice
(1963)
... Sam Benedict
- Seventeen Gypsies and a Sinner Named Charlie
(1963)
... Sam Benedict / Charlie Dunphie
1961
Target: The Corruptors
(TV Series)
Ollie Crown
Ollie Crown
- The Invisible Government
(1961)
... Ollie Crown
1960
Johnny Midnight
(TV Series)
Johnny Midnight
Johnny Midnight
- The Whammy
(1960)
... Johnny Midnight
- How Tight a Web
(1960)
... Johnny Midnight
- Romeo and Julie
(1960)
... Johnny Midnight
- Pay-Off to Death
(1960)
... Johnny Midnight
- The Switchback Murder
(1960)
... Johnny Midnight
1957-1959
Zane Grey Theater
(TV Series)
Marshal Ben Clark / Russ Andrews
Marshal Ben Clark / Russ Andrews
- Lonesome Road
(1959)
... Marshal Ben Clark
- A Gun Is for Killing
(1957)
... Russ Andrews
1959
The Joseph Cotten Show: On Trial
(TV Series)
Jim Reardon
Jim Reardon
- The Town That Slept with the Lights On
(1959)
... Jim Reardon
1957-1959
Playhouse 90
(TV Series)
Roy Brenner / Joe Ferguson / Al Preston
Roy Brenner / Joe Ferguson / Al Preston
- The Blue Men
(1959)
... Roy Brenner
- The Male Animal
(1958)
... Joe Ferguson
- The Comedian
(1957)
... Al Preston
1953-1958
Schlitz Playhouse
(TV Series)
Jim Reardon / Rick Saunders / Capt. Simpson
Jim Reardon / Rick Saunders / Capt. Simpson
- The Town That Slept with the Lights On
(1958)
... Jim Reardon
- Tower Room 14-A
(1957)
- The Net Draws Tight
(1954)
... Rick Saunders
- Lineman's Luck
(1953)
- The Long Shot
(1953)
... Capt. Simpson
1951-1957
Lux Video Theatre
(TV Series)
Harry 'Steve' Morgan / Maj. Jepelo / Randall / ...
Harry 'Steve' Morgan / Maj. Jepelo / Randall / ...
- To Have and Have Not
(1957)
... Harry 'Steve' Morgan
- A Bell for Adano
(1955)
... Maj. Jepelo
- Five Star Final
(1954)
... Randall
- Lady of Suspicion
(1953)
... Mike Dixon
- Ceylon Treasure
(1952)
... Rorsford
1954-1956
Climax!
(TV Series)
Leo Waldek / Joel Flint
Leo Waldek / Joel Flint
- Figures in Clay
(1956)
... Leo Waldek
- An Error in Chemistry
(1954)
... Joel Flint
1956
Screen Directors Playhouse
(TV Series)
Thaddeus Kubaczik
Thaddeus Kubaczik
- A Ticket for Thaddeus
(1956)
... Thaddeus Kubaczik
1955
The Star and the Story
(TV Series)
Ray Ericson
Ray Ericson
- End of Flight
(1955)
- Dark Stranger
(1955)
... Ray Ericson
1955
The Red Skelton Hour
(TV Series)
Grizzled Old Prospector
Grizzled Old Prospector
- Episode #4.23
(1955)
... Grizzled Old Prospector
1953-1954
The Ford Television Theatre
(TV Series)
Capt. Joyce
Capt. Joyce
- Charlie C Company
(1954)
... Capt. Joyce
- To Any Soldier
(1953)
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Director (4 credits)
Director (4 credits)
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Producer (1 credit)
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Self (20 credits)
Self (20 credits)
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Archive footage (18 credits)
Archive footage (18 credits)
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Personal Details
Other Works:
Spoken-word album: Recorded a reading of the Civil War novel "The Red Badge of Courage" (Caedmon Records). See more »Official Sites:
Edmond O'Brien (by his son, Brendan O'Brien)Alternate Names:
Edmund O'Brien | Sgt. Edmond O'BrienHeight:
5' 9" (1.75 m)
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Personal Quote:
Versatility is a dangerous thing. It's very satisfying to portray many types of roles, but often your own identity gets lost. Seldom does a producer say, "This is an Eddie O'Brien part." On the other hand, while the rewards may be great in fame and financially for stars, the work becomes monotonous. No actor who plays himself is a happy person.Trivia:
Often played characters with drinking problems and may have been an alcoholic in real life. See more »Trademark:
Inquisitive demeanor, was often cast as writers and/or reporters See more »Nickname:
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