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Edmond O'Brien

Acting Born Sep 10, 1915 Died May 9, 1985 New York City, New York, USA 142 credits

Biography

Edmond O'Brien was a male film actor born in New York City, New York, USA on September 10, 1915. He is known for his work in the film industry, with 126 known credits. O'Brien's acting career spanned multiple notable films, including D.O.A., The Killers, White Heat, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, and The Wild Bunch. He also appeared in the NBC legal drama Sam Benedict, co-starring with Richard Rust during the 1962-1963 television season. O'Brien passed away on May 9, 1985, at the age of 69. He is also known by the alternate name Edmund.

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Career

Career overview

Edmond O'Brien was an American film actor. He is perhaps best remembered for his role in D.O.A. (1950). His many memorable films included The Killers, White Heat, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance and The Wild Bunch.

Edmond O'Brien's acting career spanned multiple genres and mediums. He appeared in a variety of notable films, showcasing his versatility as an actor. In addition to his film work, O'Brien also co-starred in the NBC legal drama Sam Benedict, which aired during the 1962-1963 television season. This demonstrates his ability to adapt to different formats and genres.

Throughout his career, Edmond O'Brien accumulated a significant number of credits. He is known to have acted in 126 different projects, cementing his status as a prolific and accomplished actor.

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Career timeline

Way of Tomorrow: The Evolution of Science Fiction Movies
The Other Side of the Wind
Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff
White Heat: Top of the World
Déjà-Vu
The Wild Bunch: An Album in Montage
Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid
99 and 44/100% Dead
Police StoryLucky LucianoIsn't It Shocking?
The Streets of San FranciscoTemperatures RisingJigsawThey Only Kill Their Masters
McMillan & WifeWhat's a Nice Girl Like You...?River of Mystery
The IntrudersDream No Evil
The Wild BunchThe Love God?
The Name of the GameIt Takes a Thief
The High ChaparralThe OutsiderTo Commit a MurderThe Viscount
Mission: ImpossibleFantastic VoyageThe Doomsday Flight
The Long, Hot SummerThe Adventures of GallegherSynanonSylviaThe Further Adventures of Gallegher
Seven Days in MayRio ConchosThe Hanged Man
The Greatest Show on EarthBreaking Point
The VirginianSam BenedictThe Longest DayThe Man Who Shot Liberty ValanceBirdman of Alcatraz
Target: The Corruptors!Man-Trap · Director
Johnny MidnightThe Great ImpostorThe Last VoyageThe 3rd Voice
LaramieUp PeriscopeThe Ambitious One
The World Was His JurySing Boy Sing
SuspicionThe ComedianThe Big LandStopover Tokyo
Dick Powell's Zane Grey TheatreDick Powell's Zane Grey TheatrePlayhouse 901984D-Day the Sixth of June
Screen Director's PlayhousePlaywrights '56The Star and the StoryDark StrangerPete Kelly's Blues
Climax!Climax!The George Gobel ShowThe Wonderful World of DisneyThe Wonderful World of Disney
The OscarsJulius CaesarThe BigamistThe Hitch-HikerMan in the Dark
The Ford Television TheatreThe Ford Television TheatreThe Greatest Show on EarthDenver and Rio GrandeThe Turning Point

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