Carroll O'Connor
Acting Born Aug 2, 1924 Died Jun 21, 2001 Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA 113 credits
Biography
Carroll O'Connor was an American actor, producer, and director. He began his television career in the 1970s and went on to span four decades. O'Connor is known for his portrayal of Archie Bunker in the CBS television sitcoms All in the Family and Archie Bunker's Place. He also played the role of Police Chief William Gillespie in the NBC television crime drama In the Heat of the Night. O'Connor's acting career consisted of 91 known credits. He was born on August 2, 1924, in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA, and passed away on June 21, 2001, at the age of 76.
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Career overview
Carroll O'Connor's acting career spanned four decades. He initially gained recognition for his role in the 1970 film Kelly's Heroes. O'Connor's portrayal of Archie Bunker in the CBS television sitcoms All in the Family and Archie Bunker's Place brought him widespread fame during the 1970s.
O'Connor's portrayal of Archie Bunker was a defining characteristic of his acting career. The sitcoms All in the Family and Archie Bunker's Place showcased his ability to play a complex and often bigoted character. His performance in these shows earned him a significant following and critical acclaim.
In addition to his work on All in the Family and Archie Bunker's Place, O'Connor also starred in the NBC television crime drama In the Heat of the Night from 1988 to 1995. He played the role of Police Chief William Gillespie in this series, demonstrating his versatility as an actor. Throughout his career, O'Connor appeared in numerous other projects, solidifying his reputation as a talented and accomplished actor.
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Frequent co-stars
George Kennedy
3 shared titles
Burgess Meredith
2 shared titles
Danielle Brisebois
2 shared titles
Allan Melvin
2 shared titles
Jason Wingreen
2 shared titles
Tom Troupe
2 shared titles
Kirk Douglas
2 shared titles
Dana Andrews
2 shared titles
Angie Dickinson
2 shared titles
Keenan Wynn
2 shared titles
Career timeline
Point Blank the Documentary
The Last Laugh
The Television Revolution Begins: "All in the Family" Is On the Air
Return to Me
36 Hours to Die
Gideon
E! True Hollywood Story
In the Heat of the Night: Grow Old Along with MeIn the Heat of the Night: By Duty Bound
Party of FiveIn the Heat of the Night: Give Me Your LifeIn the Heat of the Night: Give Me Your Life · StoryIn the Heat of the Night: Give Me Your Life · Executive ProducerIn the Heat of the Night: A Matter of Justice
Mad About You
All in the Family: 20th Anniversary Special
In the Heat of the NightIn the Heat of the Night · DirectorIn the Heat of the Night · ProducerEn el calor de la noche
The Father Clements Story
Convicted
BrassBrass · Executive ProducerBrass · WriterThe GLO Friends Save Christmas
Archie Bunker's PlaceArchie Bunker's Place · Director
A Different Approach
The Last HurrahThe Last Hurrah · WriterThe Last Hurrah · Executive Producer
The Jacksons
Saturday Night LiveBronk · StoryBronk · Creator
Dinah!Tony Orlando and DawnLaw and Disorder
Keep U.S. Beautiful
Don Rickles: Alive and KickingOf Thee I Sing
The Electric CompanyAll in the FamilyAll in the Family · Theme Song PerformanceDoctors' Wives
Kelly's Heroes
MarloweDeath of a GunfighterRide a Northbound HorseFear No Evil
The Dick Cavett ShowRowan & Martin's Laugh-InThe Devil's BrigadeFor Love of Ivy
Point BlankDundee and the CulhaneWarning ShotWaterhole #3
Mission: ImpossibleThat GirlThe Time TunnelHawaiiWhat Did You Do in the War, Daddy?
The Wild Wild WestI SpyIn Harm's Way
Full filmography
- Point Blank the Documentary (2024) as Self
- The Last Laugh (2016) as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- The Television Revolution Begins: "All in the Family" Is On the Air (2009) as Self
- Return to Me (2000) as Marty O'Reilly
- 36 Hours to Die (1999) as Jack 'Balls' O'Malley
- Gideon (1998) as Leo Barnes
- E! True Hollywood Story (1996)
- In the Heat of the Night: Grow Old Along with Me (1995) as Bill Gillespie
- In the Heat of the Night: By Duty Bound (1995) as Bill Gillespie
- Party of Five (1994) as Jake Gordon
- In the Heat of the Night: Give Me Your Life (1994) as Sheriff William O. 'Bill' Gillespie
- In the Heat of the Night: Give Me Your Life (1994) Story
- In the Heat of the Night: Give Me Your Life (1994) Executive Producer
- In the Heat of the Night: A Matter of Justice (1994) as Bill Gillespie
- In the Heat of the Night: Who Was Geli Bendl? (1994) as Bill Gillespie
- In the Heat of the Night: Who Was Geli Bendl? (1994) Writer
- Mad About You (1992) as Gus Stemple
- All in the Family: 20th Anniversary Special (1991)
- In the Heat of the Night (1988) as Bill Gillespie
- In the Heat of the Night (1988) Director
- In the Heat of the Night (1988) Producer
- En el calor de la noche (1988) as Chief William O. 'Bill' Gillespie
- The Father Clements Story (1987)
- Convicted (1986) as Lewis May
- Brass (1985) as Frank Nolan
- Brass (1985) Executive Producer
- Brass (1985) Writer
- The GLO Friends Save Christmas (1985) as Santa Claus (voice)
- Archie Bunker's Place (1979) as Archie Bunker
- Archie Bunker's Place (1979) Director
- A Different Approach (1978)
- The Last Hurrah (1977) as Frank Skeffington
- The Last Hurrah (1977) Writer
- The Last Hurrah (1977) Executive Producer
- The Jacksons (1976) as El mismo
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Cameo (uncredited)
- Bronk (1975) Story
- Bronk (1975) Creator
- Dinah! (1974) as Self
- Tony Orlando and Dawn (1974) as Self
- Law and Disorder (1974) as Willie
- Keep U.S. Beautiful (1973) as Self
- Don Rickles: Alive and Kicking (1972) as Self
- Of Thee I Sing (1972) as John P. Wintergreen
- The Electric Company (1971)
- All in the Family (1971) as Archie Bunker
- All in the Family (1971) Theme Song Performance
- Doctors' Wives (1971) as Joe Gray
- Kelly's Heroes (1970) as Major General Colt
- Marlowe (1969) as Lt. Christy French
- Death of a Gunfighter (1969) as Lester Locke
- Ride a Northbound Horse (1969) as Mr. Davis
- Fear No Evil (1969) as Myles Donovan
- The Dick Cavett Show (1968) as Self - Guest
- Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1968) as Self
- The Devil's Brigade (1968) as Maj. Gen. Maxwell Hunter
- For Love of Ivy (1968) as Frank Austin
- Point Blank (1967) as Brewster
- Dundee and the Culhane (1967)
- Warning Shot (1967) as Paul Jerez
- Waterhole #3 (1967) as Sheriff John Copperud
- Mission: Impossible (1966) as Josef Varsh
- That Girl (1966)
- The Time Tunnel (1966) as Gen. Southall / Col. Phil Southall
- Hawaii (1966) as Charles Bromley
- What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? (1966) as General Bolt
- Not With My Wife, You Don't! (1966) as General Parker
- The Wild Wild West (1965) as Fabian Lavendor
- I Spy (1965) as Dr. Karolyi
- In Harm's Way (1965) as Lt. Commander Burke
- Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea (1964) as Old John
- The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (1964) as Walter B. Brach
- Profiles in Courage (1964) as Grover Cleveland
- The Fugitive (1963) as Sheriff Bray
- Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (1963) as Lawson
- Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (1963) as Capt. Ted Eyck
- The Outer Limits (1963) as Deimos
- The Great Adventure (1963) as O'Rourke
- The Great Adventure (1963) as Johann Sutter
- Cleopatra (1963) as Casca
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- The Merv Griffin Show (1962) as Self
- Stoney Burke (1962) as Harry Clark
- Lonely are the Brave (1962) as Hinton
- Lad: A Dog (1962) as Hamilcar Q. Glure
- Belle Sommers (1962) as Mr. Griffith
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self - Co-Host
- Dr. Kildare (1961) as Roy Drummond
- Dr. Kildare (1961) as David Burnside
- Ben Casey (1961)
- The Defenders (1961) as Joshua Ryder
- The Defenders (1961) as Dr. Hugh Morgan
- The Americans (1961)
- Kraft Mystery Theatre (1961)
- By Love Possessed (1961) as Bernie Breck
- A Fever in the Blood (1961) as Matt Kenan
- Parrish (1961) as Fireman (uncredited)
- Parrish (1961) as Firechief (uncredited)
- The Citadel (1960)
- Bonanza (1959) as Tom Slayden
- The Untouchables (1959) as Barney Lubin
- The Untouchables (1959) as Arnie Kurtz
- Adventures in Paradise (1959) as Henry Gresham
- Naked City (1958) as Owen Oliver
- Naked City (1958) as Tony Corran
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Presenter
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Hootie Kyle
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Major Vanscoy
- The Wonderful World of Disney (1954) as Mr. Davis
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Frank Skeffington
- Golden Globe Awards (1944) as Self - Nominee
- Golden Globe Awards (1944) as Self - Nominee / Presenter