Conor Cruise O’Brien
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- November 3, 1917 in Dublin, Ireland
- Died
- December 18, 2008
- Active Years
- 1963–2024 (62 Years)
- Total Credits
- 5 credits in database
Biography
Subject: Conor Cruise O'Brien (Acting).
Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile.
Constraints: Use ONLY provided facts. No invention. No markdown/formatting. Plain prose. Neutral, encyclopedic tone.
Word Count: 90-130 words.
Full Name: Donal Conor David Dermot Donat Cruise O'Brien (from synopsis).
Nickname: The Cruiser.
Dates: Born November 3, 1917; Died December 18, 2008 (age 91).
Birthplace: Dublin, Ireland.
Deathplace: Howth, Dublin, Ireland.
Professions (General): Irish diplomat, politician, writer, historian, academic, educator, journalist.
Political Roles: Minister for Posts and Telegraphs (1973-1977), Senator for Dublin University (1977-1979), Teachta Dála (TD) for Dublin North-East (1969-1977), Member of the European Parliament (MEP) (January 1973 to March 1973).
Acting/Media Credits: Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat, Rocky Road to Dublin, Question Time, World in Action, Israel and the Palestinians: The Continuing Conflict, Self: A Sense of Loss.
Spouses: Christine Foster and Maire MacEnte.
Other names: Dr. Conor Cruise O.
Draft 1:
Donal Conor David Dermot Donat Cruise O'Brien, nicknamed The Cruiser, was an Irish diplomat, politician, writer, historian, academic, educator, and journalist. Born on November 3, 1917, in Dublin, Ireland, he died on December 18, 2008, in Howth, Dublin, Ireland. His political career included serving as Minister for Posts and Telegraphs from 1973 to 1977, a Senator for Dublin University from 1977 to 1979, a Teachta Dála for the Dublin North-East constituency from 1969
Career overview
Subject: Conor Cruise O'Brien (Acting career).
Goal: Write a 180-260 word career overview.
Constraints:
Use ONLY provided facts.
No invented details (roles, dates, awards, etc.).
Format: Plain prose, no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
Structure: 2-3 short paragraphs.
Tone: Neutral, encyclopedic, archivist style.
Word count: 180-260 words.
Source [1]: Born Nov 3, 1917. Died Dec 18, 2008. Known for Acting. 5 known credits.
Source [2]: Known as an Actor. Work includes: Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat, Rocky Road to Dublin, Question Time, World in Action, and Israel and the Palestinians: The Continuing Conflict.
Source [3]: Self: A Sense of Loss. Born Nov 3, 1917, Dublin, Ireland. Died Dec 18, 2008, Howth, Dublin, Ireland. Married to Christine Foster and Maire MacEnte.
Source [4]: Irish diplomat, politician, educator, and journalist.
Source [5]: General biography link.
Note on "Acting": The prompt asks for a career overview of Conor Cruise O'Brien (Acting). The sources list him as an actor/known for acting.
Credits to include: Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat, Rocky Road to Dublin, Question Time, World in Action, Israel and the Palestinians: The Continuing Conflict, and Self: A Sense of Loss.
Drafting Paragraph 1:
Conor Cruise O'Brien was an Irish figure known for his work in acting. His credits include appearances in various productions. Some of his documented work includes Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat and Rocky Road to Dublin. He also appeared in Question Time and World in Action.
Drafting Paragraph 2:
In addition to these works, O'Brien is associated with Israel and the Palestinians: The Continuing Conflict. His credits also include a self-appearance in A Sense of Loss. His professional history is noted across five known credits.
Refining and expanding to meet word count (180-260 words):
Wait, the sources are quite sparse on "acting" details. I must be careful not to hallucinate.
Source [1] says "Known Credits 5".
Source [2] lists: Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat, Rocky Road to Dublin, Question Time, World in Action, and Israel and the Palestinians: The Continuing Conflict. (That's 5).
Source [3] lists: Self: A Sense of Loss. (That's a 6th? Or is "Self" part of the 5? Or is it a separate credit?).
Let's look at the prompt: "Write a 180-260 word career overview of Conor Cruise O'Brien (Acting)".
Problem: There isn't enough information to reach 180 words without repeating myself or adding fluff, which violates the "neutral, encyclopedic prose" and "only verifiable facts" rules. I must use the facts provided. If I can't reach 180 words using only the facts without being repetitive, I have a conflict.
Re-evaluating facts:
Name: Conor Cruise O'Brien.
Profession: Actor/Acting.
Credits: Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat, Rocky Road to Dublin, Question Time, World in Action, Israel and the Palestinians: The Continuing Conflict, and Self: A Sense of Loss.
Total credits mentioned: 6 (though TMDB says 5).
*Let's try to expand the context using the biographical info provided to flesh out the person, as the prompt
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
5 titles- Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat (2024) as Self (archive footage)
- Israel and the Palestinians: The Continuing Conflict (1982) as Self
- Question Time (1979) as Self - Panellist
- Rocky Road to Dublin (1968) as Self
- World in Action (1963)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Conor Cruise O’Brien best known for?
Conor Cruise O’Brien is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat (2024), Chill Out, Scooby-Doo! (2007), Wotakoi: Love Is Hard for Otaku (2018), World in Action (1963).
When and where was Conor Cruise O’Brien born?
Conor Cruise O’Brien was born on November 3, 1917 in Dublin, Ireland. They passed away on December 18, 2008.
How many credits does Conor Cruise O’Brien have?
Conor Cruise O’Brien has accumulated over 5 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1963 to 2024.
What is Conor Cruise O’Brien's background in cinema and television?
Subject: Conor Cruise O'Brien (Acting). Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use ONLY provided facts. No invention. No markdown/formatting. Plain prose. Neutral, encyclopedic tone. Word Count: 90-130 words. Full Name: Donal Conor David Dermot Donat Cruise O'Brien (from synopsis). Nickname: T...
Conor Cruise O’Brien by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat (2024) as Self (archive footage) — aged about 106
- World in Action (1963) — aged about 45
- Question Time (1979) as Self - Panellist — aged about 61
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