Patrick Thomas O'Brien
Biography
Patrick Thomas O'Brien is an American actor born on 26 January 1951 in Wisconsin, United States. He is listed as male and has been credited under the variations Patrick T. O'Brien, Patrick O'Brien and P. O'Brien. According to the online film database TMDB, O'Brien has accumulated around seventy acting credits across film and television. His most recognizable work, as noted by Czech film sites, includes appearances in the movies Catch Me If You Can (Český název Chyť mě, když to dokážeš) and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (Podivuhodný případ Benjamina Buttona), as well as a role in the television series It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. These details summarize the publicly documented aspects of his acting career.
Career overview
Patrick Thomas O’Brien is an American actor born on 26 January 1951 in Wisconsin, United States. According to the online film database TMDB, he has accumulated more than seventy acting credits across film and television, and is listed under several variations of his name, including Patrick T. O’Brien, Patrick O’Brien and P. O’Brien. His career is documented in Czech film resources such as ČSFD and Kinobox, which note that he gained recognition for his work in the feature films Catch Me If You Can and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, as well as for appearances on the television series It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.
The breadth of O’Brien’s filmography reflects a long‑standing presence in both cinematic and televised productions, spanning a range of genres and roles. While specific character details are not provided in the cited sources, the acknowledgment of his participation in high‑profile titles indicates a career that has intersected with notable mainstream projects. His continued activity, as evidenced by the tally of seventy credited performances, underscores a sustained involvement in the acting profession over several decades.
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Full Filmography
72 titles- Albatross (2026) as Lee
- Unholy Communion (2025) as Father Doyle
- Rescuing Christmas (2023) as Chuck
- Sold Out (2021) as Wayne
- Saved by the Bell (2020) as Mr. Dewey
- Fairy Tail (2018) as Priest
- The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008) as Dr. Rose
- Uncross the Stars (2008) as Priest
- It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2005) as Associate
- Drake & Josh (2004) as Minister
- Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! (2004) as Father Newell
- Carnivàle (2003) as Clark
- Intolerable Cruelty (2003) as Bailiff
- Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star (2003) as Mr. Gertrude
- Inhabited (2003) as Mr. Kelly
- Monk (2002) as Brent Donovan
- Catch Me If You Can (2002) as Mr. Hendricks
- Co-Incidence (2002) as Towny
- Reba (2001) as Mr. Devaney
- State of Grace (2001) as Bill
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) as Edward Cormier
- Gilmore Girls (2000) as Brian's Dad
- Malcolm in the Middle (2000) as Dad Driver
- Son of the Beach (2000)
- The West Wing (1999) as Hanson
- Roswell (1999) as Minister
- Stuart Little (1999) as Uncle Stretch
- Felicity (1998) as Dan Waldron
- Pleasantville (1998) as Roy
- Dead Man on Campus (1998) as Priest
- Dharma & Greg (1997) as Roger
- Kiss the Girls (1997) as Reporter
- Working (1997) as Carl
- Union Square (1997) as Kenny
- Eight Days a Week (1997) as Erica's Father
- Sabrina, the Teenage Witch (1996) as Index Man
- Sabrina, the Teenage Witch (1996) as Cupid
- 7th Heaven (1996) as Professor Valentine
- Boston Common (1996) as Ron
- Sliders (1995) as Jake
- Caroline in the City (1995) as Councilman Hardy
- Cybill (1995) as Tweedy Man
- The Naked Truth (1995) as Lab Man
- The Brady Bunch Movie (1995) as Auctioneer
- Forget Paris (1995) as Angry Fan
- Girl in the Cadillac (1995) as Ticket man
- ER (1994) as Carmichael
- Babylon 5 (1994) as Cart Owner
- Wagons East! (1994) as Stranger
- Hart to Hart: Home Is Where the Hart Is (1994) as Desk Clerk
- Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993) as Barker
- Saved by the Bell: The New Class (1993) as Mr. Dewey
- The John Larroquette Show (1993) as Mr. Hunter
- Airborne (1993) as Uncle Louis
- The Larry Sanders Show (1992) as Carl Henckel
- Home Improvement (1991) as Ink Ingram
- Step by Step (1991) as Reverend
- Marilyn and Me (1991) as Casting Director
- Parker Lewis Can't Lose (1990) as Mr. Kubiac
- Camp Cucamonga (1990) as Virgil
- Baywatch (1989)
- Family Matters (1989) as Mr. Denton
- Saved by the Bell (1989) as Mr. Dewey
- UHF (1989) as Satan
- The Wonder Years (1988) as Mr. Santa
- Married... with Children (1987) as Wally
- Married... with Children (1987) as Bob Thompson
- Jake and the Fatman (1987)
- Night Court (1984) as Ernie Carter
- The Personals (1982) as Jay
- The Facts of Life (1979)
- The Autopsy of Albert Kemper as Coroner
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Patrick Thomas O'Brien best known for?
Patrick Thomas O'Brien is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008), It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2005), Iron Eagle III (1992), Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! (2004).
When and where was Patrick Thomas O'Brien born?
Patrick Thomas O'Brien was born on January 26, 1951 in Wisconsin, USA.
How many credits does Patrick Thomas O'Brien have?
Patrick Thomas O'Brien has accumulated over 72 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1979 to 2026.
What is Patrick Thomas O'Brien's background in cinema and television?
Patrick Thomas O'Brien is an American actor born on 26 January 1951 in Wisconsin, United States. He is listed as male and has been credited under the variations Patrick T. O'Brien, Patrick O'Brien and P. O'Brien. According to the online film database TMDB, O'Brien has accumulated around seventy acting credits across fi...