Edmond O'Brien (I) (1915–1985) |
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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 Brooklyn, 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 (123 credits)
Actor (123 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
The Magical World of Disney
(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)
1954
The Bob Hope Show
(TV Series)
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Actor
- Dorothy Lamour, Edmond O'Brien and Sheldon Leonard
(1954)
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Director (4 credits)
Director (4 credits)
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Producer (1 credit)
Producer (1 credit)
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Soundtrack (1 credit)
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Self (21 credits)
Self (21 credits)
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Archive footage (20 credits)
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(6/21/51) Radio: Appeared (as "Frank Bigelow") in a "Screen Director's Playhouse" broadcast of "D.O.A.". See more »Official Sites:
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Edmund O'Brien | Sgt. Edmond O'BrienHeight:
5' 9" (1.75 m)
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