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James O'Rear

Acting Born Jan 4, 1914 Frankfort, Indiana, USA 18 credits
18
Total Credits
1947–1974
28 Years Career Span
9
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

James O'Rear works in acting. Born January 4, 1914 in Frankfort, Indiana, USA. Archytele tracks 18 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Frequent co-stars

Career timeline

ChinatownConrack
The Bait
All in the Family
That GirlMister Buddwing
Dear Heart
The Andy Griffith ShowThe Chevy Mystery Show
The Story on Page One
The Spirit of St. Louis
Bus StopSomebody Up There Likes MeOver-ExposedThe Search for Bridey Murphy
Criss Cross
Brute ForceThe Sea of Grass

Full Filmography

18 titles
  • The Andy Griffith Show (1960) as Mr. Coefield
  • All in the Family (1971) as Mr. Dundee
  • That Girl (1966) as Clerk (as James O'Reare)
  • Chinatown (1974) as Lawyer
  • The Chevy Mystery Show (1960) as Vatsek
  • Bus Stop (1956) as Mr. Foster (uncredited)
  • Brute Force (1947) as Wilson
  • Somebody Up There Likes Me (1956) as Judge (uncredited)
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  • Criss Cross (1949) as Waxie
  • The Spirit of St. Louis (1957) as Earl Thompson (uncredited)
  • The Sea of Grass (1947) as Piano Tuner (uncredited)
  • Dear Heart (1965) as Marvin
  • The Bait (1973) as Interviewee on Street
  • Over-Exposed (1956) as Roy Carver
  • Conrack (1974) as Messenger
  • The Story on Page One (1959) as Hauser (uncredited)
  • Mister Buddwing (1966) as Dice Player
  • The Search for Bridey Murphy (1956) as Reverend Conway (Uncredited)

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is James O'Rear best known for?

James O'Rear is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Predator (1987), Irina Palm (2007), Agnes and His Brothers (2004), Chinatown (1974).

When and where was James O'Rear born?

James O'Rear was born on January 4, 1914 in Frankfort, Indiana, USA.

How many credits does James O'Rear have?

James O'Rear has accumulated over 18 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1947 to 1974.

What is James O'Rear's background in cinema and television?

James O'Rear was born on 4 January 1914 in Frankfort, Indiana, USA. He was an actor, known for Chinatown (1974), That Girl (1966) and Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse (1958). He was previously married to Emily Woodruff. He died on 20 June 2000 in Los Angeles, California, USA.

James O'Rear by the numbers

18credits
14films
4TV series
1947–1974active years

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