Milo O'Shea
Biography
Milo Donal O'Shea was an Irish actor born on June 2, 1926, in Dublin, Irish Free State. He died on April 2, 2013, at the age of 86. In the 1967 film Ulysses, directed by Joseph Strick, O'Shea played the lead role of Leopold Bloom. This breakthrough performance earned him a BAFTA Award nomination for Most Promising Newcomer. O'Shea was also nominated twice for the Tony Award for Best Lead Actor in a Play for his work in the Broadway productions of Staircase in 1968 and Mass Appeal in 1982. His other known film credits include Romeo and Juliet, The Mayor's Men, and the West Wing of the White House.
Career overview
Milo Donal O'Shea was an Irish actor born on June 2, 1926, in Dublin, Irish Free State. He died on April 2, 2013, at the age of 86. Throughout his career, O'Shea accumulated 94 known credits. He appeared in films such as Romeo and Juliet and The West Wing.
O'Shea achieved a breakthrough role in the 1967 film Ulysses, directed by Joseph Strick, in which he played the lead character Leopold Bloom. This performance earned him a BAFTA Award nomination for Most Promising Newcomer. He also gained recognition for his work in the film The Mayor's Men.
Beyond his film work, O'Shea performed in Broadway productions. He received two Tony Award nominations for Best Lead Actor in a Play for his roles in Mass Appeal in 1982 and Staircase in 1968.
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98 titles- Mystics (2003) as Locky
- Puckoon (2002) as Sgt. McGillikuddie
- Madigan Men (2000)
- Rough for Theatre I (2000) as B
- The West Wing (1999) as Roy Ashland
- Swing Vote (1999) as Justice Harlan Greene
- The Butcher Boy (1998) as Father Sullivan
- Oz (1997) as Dr. Frederick Garvey
- The Matchmaker (1997) as Dermot O'Brien
- Spin City (1996) as Father Larry
- Early Edition (1996) as Sherman
- Frasier (1993) as Dr. Schachter
- Murder in the Heartland (1993)
- The Playboys (1992) as Freddie
- The Commish (1991)
- Only the Lonely (1991) as Doyle
- Opportunity Knocks (1990) as Max
- The Dream Team (1989) as Dr. Newald
- Once a Hero (1987) as Abner Bevis
- Broken Vows (1987) as Monsignor Casey
- Beauty and the Beast (1987) as Evan Brannigan
- Angel in Green (1987) as Father Mahon
- Once a Hero (1987) as Abner Bevis
- The Golden Girls (1985) as Buddy Rourke
- The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985) as Father Donnelly
- Arena (1985) as Dr. Duran Duran
- Who's the Boss? (1984)
- Ellis Island (1984) as Casey O'Donnell
- Jennifer Slept Here (1983)
- Cheers (1982) as Uncle Roger
- St. Elsewhere (1982) as Brendan Connelly
- The Verdict (1982) as Judge Hoyle
- The Pilot (1980) as Doctor O'Brian
- A Time for Miracles (1980)
- Portrait of a Rebel: The Remarkable Mrs. Sanger (1980) as Michael Higgins
- Arabian Adventure (1979) as Khasim
- That's Carry On! (1977) as Len (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Peter Lundy and the Medicine Hat Stallion (1977) as Brisly
- Circasia (1976) as Clown
- QB VII (1974) as Dr. Stanilaus Lotaki
- Percy's Progress (1974) as Dr. Klein
- Pursued (1974)
- Microbes and Men (1974) as Paul Erlich
- Professor Popper's Problems (1974)
- Follow That Skate (1974)
- Monster (1974)
- Descent to Danger (1974)
- Magic Powder (1974)
- Into the Unknown (1974)
- Orson Welles' Great Mysteries (1973) as Father Crumlish
- Theatre of Blood (1973) as Inspector Boot
- Digby, the Biggest Dog in the World (1973) as Dr. Jameson
- Steptoe & Son Ride Again (1973) as Dr. Popplewell
- The Love Ban (1973) as Father Andrew
- And No One Could Save Her (1973) as Patrick Dooley
- The Protectors (1972) as Prince Carpiano
- Sacco & Vanzetti (1971) as Fred Moore
- On the House (1970) as Mr. McGonigle
- The Angel Levine (1970) as Dr. Arnold Berg
- Loot (1970) as Mr. McLeavy
- Paddy (1970) as Harry Redmond
- Galton and Simpson Comedy (1969)
- Something in the Cellar (1969) as Monty Lafcado
- The Adding Machine (1969) as Mr. Zero
- Romeo and Juliet (1968) as Friar Laurence
- Cilla (1968) as Self
- Barbarella (1968) as Concierge / Durand-Durand
- Journey to the Unknown (1968) as Matt Dystal
- Journey Into Darkness (1968) as Matt Dystal
- Ulysses (1967) as Leopold Bloom
- Our World (1967) as Self
- Silent Song (1966) as Brother Arnold
- Thirty-Minute Theatre (1965) as Fred
- Out of the Unknown (1965) as Henry Wilkes
- Out of the Unknown (1965) as Monty Lafcado
- Come Buttercup, Come Daisy, Come......? (1965) as Henry Wilkes
- Theatre 625 (1964) as Mulligan
- The Wednesday Play (1964) as Brother Arnold
- Never Put It in Writing (1964) as Danny O'Toole
- Bloomsday (1964) as Leopold Bloom
- Festival (1963) as Leopold Bloom
- Carry On Cabby (1963) as Len
- Out of This World (1962) as Jacob Luke
- Mrs. Gibbons' Boys (1962) as Horse
- Drama 61-67 (1961) as Sam Quilley
- On Trial (1960) as Charles Armstrong
- Night School (1960) as Walter 'Wally' Street
- No Hiding Place (1959) as Perkins
- This Other Eden (1959) as Pat Tweedy
- Rooney (1958) as Hurling Fan
- Theatre Night (1957) as Shawn Keogh
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Nominee
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Seamus Connor
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Mike Regan
- Talk of a Million (1951) as Signwriter
- Contraband (1940) as Air Raid Warden
- Contraband (1940) as Air Raid Warden (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Milo O'Shea best known for?
Milo O'Shea is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Bridges of Madison County (1995), Oz (1997), Sicko (2007), The Last Metro (1980).
When and where was Milo O'Shea born?
Milo O'Shea was born on June 2, 1926 in Dublin, Irish Free State. They passed away on April 2, 2013.
How many credits does Milo O'Shea have?
Milo O'Shea has accumulated over 98 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1940 to 2003.
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Milo Donal O'Shea was an Irish actor born on June 2, 1926, in Dublin, Irish Free State. He died on April 2, 2013, at the age of 86. In the 1967 film Ulysses, directed by Joseph Strick, O'Shea played the lead role of Leopold Bloom. This breakthrough performance earned him a BAFTA Award nomination for Most Promising Newc...
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