Ed O'Brien
- Known For
- Sound
- Born
- April 15, 1968 in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK
- Active Years
- 1975–2026 (52 Years)
- Total Credits
- 73 credits in database
Biography
Task: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile of Ed O'Brien.
Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
Constraint 2: No invented details (titles, names, dates, etc.).
Constraint 3: Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
Constraint 4: No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
Constraint 5: No preamble, no JSON, no surrounding quotes.
Constraint 6: Word count must be 90-130 words.
Name: Ed O'Brien (also known as Edward John O'Brien or Edwar).
Profession: British musician and songwriter.
Known for: One of the guitarists and founding members of the British band Radiohead.
Known credit: Sound.
Total known credits: 72.
Gender: Male.
Birthday: April 15, 1968.
Age: 58 years old.
Place of Birth: Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK.
Ed O'Brien is a British musician and songwriter. He is a founding member and one of the guitarists of the British band Radiohead. He is also known by the names Edward John O'Brien and Edwar. Born on April 15, 1968, in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK, O'Brien is 58 years old. His professional work includes 72 known credits, with a primary association with sound.
"Ed O'Brien is a British musician and songwriter. He is a founding member and one of the guitarists of the British band Radiohead. He is also known by the names Edward John O'Brien and Edwar. Born on April 15, 1968, in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK, O'Brien is 58 years old. His professional work includes 72 known credits, with a primary association with sound."
Word count check:
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Career overview
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a career overview of Ed O'Brien (Sound) based only on provided text.
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No inventing/guessing titles, names, dates, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Word count: 180-260 words.
Structure: 2-3 short paragraphs.
No preamble, no JSON.
Name: Ed O'Brien (also known as Edward John O'Brien or Edwar).
Profession: British musician and songwriter.
Key association: Founding member and guitarist of the British band Radiohead.
Known for: Sound.
Known credits: 72.
Gender: Male.
Birthday: April 15, 1968.
Place of Birth: Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK.
Attempt 1 (Mental Outline):
Ed O'Brien is a British musician and songwriter. He was born on April 15, 1968, in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK. He is also known by the names Edward John O'Brien and Edwar. He is a founding member and one of the guitarists for the British band Radiohead.
In terms of his professional credits, he is known for his work on sound. He has 72 known credits.
Refining for Word Count and Tone:
The current draft is too short (approx 70 words). I need to expand using the available facts without inventing anything. Wait, the prompt asks for 180-260 words. If the source material is sparse, I must be careful not to hallucinate. Let's look at the source again.
Source Analysis for Expansion:
Name: Ed O'Brien, Edward John O'Brien, Edwar.
Role: Musician, songwriter, guitarist, founding member of Radiohead.
Known for: Sound.
Credits: 72.
Birth: April 15, 1968, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK.
Problem: The source material is extremely limited. To reach 180-260 words without inventing facts is nearly impossible if I strictly follow "never invent or guess... plot points... or personal details." However, I can expand on the description of the facts provided.
Drafting - Attempt 2:
Ed O'Brien is a British musician and songwriter. He is recognized as a founding member and one of the guitarists of the British band Radiohead. Born in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK, on April 15, 1968, he is also identified by the names Edward John O'Brien and Edwar.
His professional work includes a total of 72 known credits. Within his body of work, he is specifically known for sound.
Wait, I am hitting a wall. The source material is only about 60 words of actual information. If I write 180 words, I will be forced to repeat myself or invent fluff, which violates the "never invent or guess" and "write ONLY verifiable facts" rules.
Re-evaluating the prompt: "Write a 180-260 word career overview... Use ONLY facts present above."
If the facts provided do not sum up to 180 words, a strict adherence to "ONLY verifiable facts" makes the word count requirement impossible to meet without violating the "no inventing" rule.
Strategy: I will provide the most comprehensive overview possible using the provided facts. I will try to use more descriptive, formal language to approach the length, but I
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
73 titles- Blue Morpho: The Three Act Play (2026) as Himself
- History 101 (2020) as Self (archive footage)
- Radiohead: Live in São Paulo 2018 (2018) as Self
- Radiohead | Live in Lima, Peru (2018) as Self
- Radiohead: Rock Werchter 2017 (2017) as Self
- Radiohead: Open'er Festival 2017 (2017) as Self
- Radiohead | Live at I-Days 2017 (2017) as Self
- Radiohead: Best Kept Secret 2017 (2017) as Self
- Radiohead | NorthSide 2017 (2017) as Self
- Radiohead | Main Square (2017) as Self
- Radiohead: OpenAir Festival St. Gallen 2016 (2016) as Self
- Radiohead: Summer Sonic Festival 2016 (2016) as Self
- Radiohead: Lollapalooza Festival Chicago 2016 (2016) as Self
- Radiohead: Lollapalooza Festival Berlin 2016 (2016)
- Radiohead: Austin City Limits Music Festival 2016 (2016) as Self
- Radiohead: NOS Alive! 2016 (2016) as Self
- Radiohead: Outside Lands 2016 (2016) as Self
- Radiohead: Austin City Limits 2012 (2012) as Self
- Radiohead: The King of Limbs – Live from the Basement (2011) as Self
- Radiohead: Roseland Ballroom 2011 (2011) as Self
- Radiohead | Logical Emotions (2011) as Self
- Radiohead for Haiti 2010 (2010) as Self
- Radiohead: Live in Praha 2009 (2009) as Self
- Radiohead: Reading Festival 2009 (2009) as Himself
- Radiohead: Buenos Aires 2009 (2009) as Self
- Radiohead: The Bends (Bonus DVD) (2009) as Self (archive footage)
- From the Basement (2009) as Self - Radiohead
- Radiohead | Rain Down: Live in Brazil (Rio) (2009) as Self
- Radiohead: Live in Poland 2009 (2009) as Self
- Radiohead - In Rainbows - From the Basement (2008) as Self
- Radiohead: Saitama Super Arena 2008 (2008) as Self
- Radiohead: The Best Of (2008)
- Radiohead - Videotape (James Rutledge Remix) (2008) Musician
- Radiohead: Outside Lands 2008 (2008) as Self
- 1234 (2008) Executive Producer
- Radiohead: Live in Japan 2008 (2008) as Self
- Radiohead: Live From 93 Feet East, London (2008) as Self
- Scotch Mist: A Film with Radiohead in It (2007) as Self
- Coachella (2006) as Self - Radiohead
- Radiohead: Bonnaroo Festival 2006 (2006) as Self
- Radiohead | OK Computer: A Classic Album Under Review (2006) as Self
- Radiohead | Rock en Seine (2006) as Self
- Glastonbury Anthems: The Best of Glastonbury 1994-2004 (2005) as Self
- The Most Gigantic Lying Mouth of All Time (2004) as Self
- Radiohead: Live at MTV's $2 Bill 2003 (2003) as Self
- Radiohead: Music Planet 2Nite (2003) as Self
- Radiohead: Music Planet 2Nite (2003) Writer
- Radiohead: Eurockéennes 2003 (2003) as Self
- Radiohead: Homework: An Unauthorized Documentary (2003) as Self (archive footage)
- Radiohead: Rock AM Ring 2001 (2001) as Self
- Radiohead - Live at South Park, Oxford (July 2001) (2001) as Self
- Radiohead: Live in Vaison-la-Romaine (2001) as Self
- Radiohead: Live at Canal+ 2001 (2001) as Self
- Radiohead: Pinkpop 2001 (2001) as Self
- Reflections on Kid A (2001) as Self
- Radiohead: Live From A Tent In Dublin (2000) as Self
- Radiohead: Live At Radio City Music Hall 1998 (1998) as Self
- Meeting People Is Easy (1998) as Self
- 7 Television Commercials (1998) as Self
- Radiohead: Tibetan Freedom Concert (1998)
- South Park (1997) as Ed O'Brien
- Radiohead • Live From the 10 Spot 1997 (1997) as Self
- Radiohead: Eurockéennes 1997 (1997) as Self
- Romeo + Juliet (1996) Songs
- Radiohead: Live at the Chicago Metro 1996 (1996) as Self
- Tibetan Freedom Concert (1996) as Self
- Radiohead: Pinkpop 1996 (1996) as Self
- Radiohead: Live at The Astoria 1994 (1995) as Self
- Radiohead: Reading Festival 1994 (1994) as Self
- Radiohead: Live at the Metro Chicago 1993 (1993) as Self
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Musical Guest
- Radiohead - Live at the Santa Barbara Bowl (August 2008) as Self
- RADIOHEAD: A Job That Slowly Kills You
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ed O'Brien best known for?
Ed O'Brien is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including History 101 (2020), South Park (1997), Romeo + Juliet (1996), March of the Penguins (2005).
When and where was Ed O'Brien born?
Ed O'Brien was born on April 15, 1968 in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK.
How many credits does Ed O'Brien have?
Ed O'Brien has accumulated over 73 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1975 to 2026.
What is Ed O'Brien's background in cinema and television?
Task: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile of Ed O'Brien. Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES. Constraint 2: No invented details (titles, names, dates, etc.). Constraint 3: Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text. Constraint 4: No markdown, no asterisks, no...
Ed O'Brien by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- South Park (1997) as Ed O'Brien — aged about 29
- History 101 (2020) as Self (archive footage) — aged about 52
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Musical Guest — aged about 7
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