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Barbara O'Neil

Acting Born Jul 17, 1910 Died Sep 3, 1980 Saint Louis, Missouri, USA 28 credits
28
Total Credits
1972
36 Years Career Span
9
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Barbara O'Neil was an American actress born on July 17 1910 in Saint Louis, Missouri, United States. She was female and was also known simply as Barbara. Over the course of her career she accumulated twenty‑two credited performances, as recorded in major film and television databases. Her work is listed under the acting category in reference sources such as The Movie Database, the Czech‑Slovak Film Database and the Filmová databáze. O'Neil died on September 3 1980 at the age of seventy. Her professional profile is documented by these databases, which note her birth and death dates, place of birth, gender, alternate name, and the number of known credits.

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Career

Career overview

Barbara O'Neil was an American actress born on July 17, 1910, in Saint Louis, Missouri. Her professional work is documented in several film reference databases, including The Movie Database (TMDB) and Czech‑language sites such as ČSFD.cz and FDb.cz. Across her career she accumulated twenty‑two credited appearances, encompassing both motion‑picture and television productions. The TMDB entry lists her primary occupation as acting and records her as a female performer, confirming her involvement in a range of screen projects that contributed to the mid‑twentieth‑century American entertainment landscape.

O'Neil’s career details are reflected in the international film registries that catalogue her filmography, though specific titles and roles are not enumerated in the provided sources. She remained active in the industry until her death on September 3, 1980, at the age of seventy, as noted by the TMDB biography. Her legacy persists through the archival records that preserve her contributions to film and television, ensuring that her work remains accessible to researchers and enthusiasts of classic American cinema.

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Frequent co-stars

Career timeline

I leoni di Pietroburgo
The Nun's Story
Young Doctor Malone
Flame of the Islands
Dark PossessionRun Like a Thief
Angel Face
Whirlpool
The Philco Television PlayhouseThe Philco Television PlayhouseStudio OneStudio OneStudio One
Secret Beyond the Door
Shining Victory
All This, and Heaven Too
Gone with the WindTower of LondonWhen Tomorrow ComesThe Sun Never Sets
The Toy WifeI Am the LawLove, Honor and Behave
Stella Dallas

Full Filmography

28 titles
  • I leoni di Pietroburgo (1972) as Tamila
  • The Nun's Story (1959) as Mother Didyma
  • Young Doctor Malone (1958)
  • Flame of the Islands (1955) as Charmaine Duryea
  • Dark Possession (1954) as Emily Bell
  • Run Like a Thief (1954) as Madame Pollard
  • Angel Face (1953) as Mrs. Catherine Tremayne
  • Whirlpool (1950) as Theresa "Terry" Randolph
  • The Philco Television Playhouse (1948) as Ruth
  • The Philco Television Playhouse (1948) as Mme. Pollard
  • Studio One (1948) as Emily Bell
  • Studio One (1948) as Sister Frances Helen
  • Studio One (1948) as Mrs. Cory
  • Studio One (1948) as Margaret
  • Studio One (1948) as Aunt Ti
  • Studio One (1948) as Martha Henderson
  • I Remember Mama (1948) as Jessie Brown
  • Secret Beyond the Door (1947) as Miss Robey
  • Shining Victory (1941) as Miss Leeming
  • All This, and Heaven Too (1940) as Duchesse de Praslin
  • Gone with the Wind (1939) as Ellen O'Hara
  • Tower of London (1939) as Queen Elyzabeth
  • When Tomorrow Comes (1939) as Madeleine
  • The Sun Never Sets (1939) as Helen Randolph
  • The Toy Wife (1938) as Louise Brigard
  • I Am the Law (1938) as Jerry Lindsay
  • Love, Honor and Behave (1938) as Sally Painter
  • Stella Dallas (1937) as Helen Morrison

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Barbara O'Neil best known for?

Barbara O'Neil is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Nun's Story (1959), Young Doctor Malone (1958), Angel Face (1953), Whirlpool (1950).

When and where was Barbara O'Neil born?

Barbara O'Neil was born on July 17, 1910 in Saint Louis, Missouri, USA. They passed away on September 3, 1980.

How many credits does Barbara O'Neil have?

Barbara O'Neil has accumulated over 28 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1937 to 1972.

What is Barbara O'Neil's background in cinema and television?

Barbara O'Neil was an American actress born on July 17 1910 in Saint Louis, Missouri, United States. She was female and was also known simply as Barbara. Over the course of her career she accumulated twenty‑two credited performances, as recorded in major film and television databases. Her work is listed under the actin...