Joseph O'Conor
Biography
Joseph O'Conor was an Irish actor and playwright. He was born on February 14, with sources noting birth years of 1910 and 1916, and died on January 21, 2001, at the age of ninety. His place of birth was Dublin, Ireland. Throughout his career, he accumulated sixty-one known credits in acting across movies and television shows. He was also known by the alternative spelling Joseph O'Connor. Detailed filmography, biographical data, videos, galleries, and discussions are cataloged across various reference platforms, marking his extensive involvement in the entertainment industry as a male performer.
Career overview
Joseph O'Conor was an Irish actor and playwright. Born in Dublin, Ireland, his birth date is recorded across sources as either February 14, 1910, or February 14, 1916. Throughout his life and career, he was also known by the spelling Joseph O'Connor.
Active in the entertainment industry with numerous screen credits, his professional portfolio included a total of sixty-one known acting credits spanning various movies and television shows. His work in film and television established him as a recognized performer within the medium.
He passed away on January 21, 2001, at the age of ninety. His contributions to the arts encompass both his work as a playwright and his extensive acting career on stage and screen.
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Full Filmography
62 titles- Macbeth (2001) as King Duncan
- The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc (1999) as chief inquisitor
- Elizabeth (1998) as Earl of Derby
- Immortality (1998)
- Dalziel and Pascoe (1996) as Wally Tallantire
- Tom & Viv (1994) as Bishop of Oxford
- The Forbidden Quest (1993) as J.C. Sullivan
- Performance (1991) as Earl of Northumberland
- Casualty (1986) as George Polston
- Henry VI Part 1 (1983) as Duke of Exeter / Shepherd
- The Dark Crystal (1982) as Narrator / Urskeks (voice)
- The Barchester Chronicles (1982) as Bunce
- Othello (1981) as Lodovico
- John Diamond (1981) as Alfred Diamond
- A Private Battle (1980)
- Only Connect (1979) as John Bury
- The Other Side (1979) as John Bury
- The BBC Television Shakespeare (1978) as Friar Laurence
- Romeo and Juliet (1978) as Friar Laurence
- The Copyist (1978) as Heinrich Schalleplatte
- BBC2 Play of the Week (1977) as Heinrich Schalleplatte
- The Ghost of Adelphi Terrace (1975) as George Bernard Shaw
- The Black Windmill (1974) as Sir Edward Julyan
- Centre Play (1973) as George Bernard Shaw
- Father Dear Father (1973) as Vicar
- Penny Gold (1973) as Blachford
- Yellow Dog (1973) as Dover
- Lost Hearts (1973) as Mr. Abney (as Joseph O'Connor)
- Doomwatch (1972) as Vicar
- A Ghost Story for Christmas (1971) as Mr. Abney
- Manhunt (1970) as Von Gebhardt
- The Prime Minister's Daughter (1970) as Mayland
- Anne of the Thousand Days (1969) as Fisher
- Plays of Today (1969) as Aston
- A Walk with Love and Death (1969) as Pierre of St. Jean
- The Possessed (1969) as Stepan Verhovensky
- Oliver! (1968) as Mr. Brownlow
- The Forsyte Saga (1967) as 'Old Jolyon' Forsyte
- Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1967) as James Campbell
- Mystery and Imagination (1966) as General
- The Spies (1966) as Polini
- Lord Raingo (1966) as Andy Clyth
- Out of the Unknown (1965) as Freeman
- The Mill on the Floss (1965) as Mr. Tulliver
- Hit and Run (1965) as Gerald Prestley
- The World of George Orwell: 1984 (1965) as O'Brien
- No Place Like Earth (1965) as Freeman
- The Wednesday Play (1964) as Joseph Brendon
- Theatre 625 (1964) as O'Brien
- Theatre 625 (1964) as Sergeant Kettlewell
- Redcap (1964) as CO
- The Gorgon (1964) as Coroner
- The Devil-Ship Pirates (1964) as Don Jose Margella
- Crooks in Cloisters (1964) as Father Septimus
- Festival (1963) as Father Arnall
- Gorgo (1961) as Prof. Hendricks
- The Rose Affair (1961) as O'Riorden
- The Day of the Fox (1961) as Colonel Gregory
- An Arabian Night (1960) as Caliph Haroun-Al-Raschid
- Twentieth Century Theatre: Colombe (1960) as Lagarde
- Worm in the Bud (1959) as District Inspector
- Paul Temple's Triumph (1950) as Inspector Crane
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Joseph O'Conor best known for?
Joseph O'Conor is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc (1999), Elizabeth (1998), thirtysomething (1987), Dalziel and Pascoe (1996).
When and where was Joseph O'Conor born?
Joseph O'Conor was born on February 14, 1910 in Dublin, Ireland. They passed away on January 21, 2001.
How many credits does Joseph O'Conor have?
Joseph O'Conor has accumulated over 62 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1950 to 2001.
What is Joseph O'Conor's background in cinema and television?
Joseph O'Conor was an Irish actor and playwright. He was born on February 14, with sources noting birth years of 1910 and 1916, and died on January 21, 2001, at the age of ninety. His place of birth was Dublin, Ireland. Throughout his career, he accumulated sixty-one known credits in acting across movies and television...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Forsyte Saga (1967) as 'Old Jolyon' Forsyte — aged about 57
- Festival (1963) as Father Arnall — aged about 53
- A Ghost Story for Christmas (1971) as Mr. Abney — aged about 61
- The Barchester Chronicles (1982) as Bunce — aged about 72
- Elizabeth (1998) as Earl of Derby — aged about 88
- Theatre 625 (1964) as O'Brien — aged about 54
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