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Michael O'Shea (I) (1906–1973)


His five brothers all became policemen, encouraged on by their father, but Hartford-born Irish-American Michael O'Shea defied family tradition and turned to acting. Born on March 17, 1906, Michael dropped out of school at age 12 and went the vaudeville route, touring with his boxing idol Jack Johnson's show. He tried everything. During the ... See full bio »

Died:

(age 67) in Dallas, Texas, USA

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Known For

Noite Fantástica Biff Brannigan
(1943)
Brincando com a Sorte Vic Sullivan
(1949)
The Threat Detective Ray Williams
(1949)
O Filho do Sol Hawk-Eye / Natty Bumpo
(1947)

Filmography

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 1971 Adam-12 (TV Series)
Johnny Delaney
- Log 125: A Safe Job (1971) ... Johnny Delaney
 1967 Daktari (TV Series)
Albie Potter
- Judy and the Gorilla (1967) ... Albie Potter
 1961 Adventures in Paradise (TV Series)
Ding-Dong Kinsella
- The Wonderful Nightingale (1961) ... Ding-Dong Kinsella
 1960 McGarry and His Mouse (TV Movie)
Officer Dan McGarry
 1956 Ethel Barrymore Theater (TV Series)
- Mimsel's Man (1956)
 1954-1956 It's a Great Life (TV Series)
Denny Davis / Denny David / Denny
- The Housekeeper (1956) ... Denny Davis
- Passport for Amy (1956) ... Denny Davis
- The Charity Drive (1956) ... Denny Davis
- Old Soldiers Never Die (1956) ... Denny Davis
- Operation for Earl (1956) ... Denny Davis
 1955 Damon Runyon Theater (TV Series)
Bookie Bob Harris
- The Big Fix (1955) ... Bookie Bob Harris
 1954 Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (TV Series)
Tim Leary
- Four Things He'd Do (1954) ... Tim Leary
 1954 Uma Rapariga Sem Nome
Brod Clinton
 1953 The Revlon Mirror Theater (TV Series)
Lt. Higgins
- Dreams Never Lie (1953) ... Lt. Higgins
 1952 A Minha Corista E Eu
Inspector McNamara
 1951 Casamentos à Venda
Doberman
 1951 Baionetas Caladas
Sgt. Lonergan
 1951 Disc Jockey
Mike Richards
 1950 A História de Todo o Mundo
District Attorney Ralph Munsey
 1950 Capitão China
Trask
 1949 The Threat
Detective Ray Williams
 1949 Brincando com a Sorte
Vic Sullivan
 1948 Parole, Inc.
Richard Hendricks
 1948 Smart Woman
Johnny Simons
 1947 O Filho do Sol
Hawk-Eye / Natty Bumpo
 1947 Violence
Steve Fuller
 1947 Paixões Turbulentas
Harrington
 1945 Acusar um Inocente
Joe Reynolds
 1945 Prazer!
Don Martin
 1944 Alegria, Rapazes
Sergeant Ronald 'Rocky' Fulton
 1944 A Batalha do Aço
Matt Braddock
 1944 Véspera de S. Marcos
Pvt. Thomas Mulveroy
 1943 A Vida de Jack London
Jack London
 1943 Noite Fantástica
Biff Brannigan
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Personal Details

Other Works:

(5/52) Stage: Appeared in "Christ on Trial", Hollywood First Presbyterian Church, Hollywood, CA. See more »

Publicity Listings:

5 Articles | 2 Pictorials | See more »
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Trivia:

Daughter, with Virginia Mayo: Catherine Mary O'Shea (born in 1953). Children with first wife, Edward & Barbara.

Nickname:

Mike

Star Sign:

Pisces

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