Tim O'Connor
Biography
Timothy Joseph O'Connor (July 3, 1927 – April 5, 2018) was an American male character actor whose career was centered on television. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, and before relocating to California he lived on an island in the middle of Glen Wild Lake in Bloomingdale, New Jersey. O'Connor is remembered for roles such as Dr. Elias Huer in Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, Jack Boland on General Hospital, and Elliot Carson in Peyton Place. He also held recurring parts on Barnaby Jones and Dynasty and made several appearances on Cannon. Over his career he amassed 89 credited performances, establishing a lasting presence as a versatile television actor.
Career overview
Timothy Joseph O'Connor was born on July 3, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois. He later lived on an island in the middle of Glen Wild Lake in Bloomingdale, New Jersey before relocating to California. O'Connor pursued a career as a character actor, becoming known primarily for his work on television. Over several decades he accumulated a substantial body of work, appearing in dozens of television productions.
Among his best‑known performances were Dr. Elias Huer in the science‑fiction series Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, Jack Boland on the daytime drama General Hospital, and Elliot Carson in the primetime soap Peyton Place. He also held recurring roles on the detective series Barnaby Jones and the prime‑time drama Dynasty, and made multiple guest appearances on the action series Cannon. Tim O'Connor died on April 5, 2018 at the age of 90.
According to the Motion Picture Database, O'Connor accumulated 89 credited appearances across film and television, reflecting a prolific career as a supporting performer. His work was characterized by versatility, allowing him to inhabit a range of roles from medical professionals to law‑enforcement figures. He is remembered for his steady presence in popular series that defined American television in the mid‑to‑late twentieth century.
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Full Filmography
104 titles- Men in Black 3 (2012) Additional Production Assistant
- Dreams Awake (2011) as Ambrose
- Walker, Texas Ranger (1993) as Russell Stanley
- Grass Roots (1992) as Billy Lee
- The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear (1991) as Fenzwick
- The Cross of Iberia (1990) as Block
- Doogie Howser, M.D. (1989) as Don O'Brien
- Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987) as Ambassador Briam
- T.J. Hooker: Blood Sport (1986) as John McAllister
- Peyton Place: The Next Generation (1985) as Elliot Carson
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Walter Revere
- The A-Team (1983) as Karl Peerson
- Knight Rider (1982) as Phillip Hunt
- T. J. Hooker (1982)
- Matt Houston (1982)
- Deadly Encounter (1982) as Mechanic
- Dynasty (1981)
- Trapper John, M.D. (1979)
- Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (1979) as Dr. Elias Huer
- Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (1979) as Dr. Elias Huer
- The Golden Gate Murders (1979) as Capt. Dan Bradley
- Buck Rogers in the 25th Century: Planet of the Slave Girls (1979) as Dr Elias Huer
- Vega$ (1978)
- Kaz (1978)
- Wheels (1978) as Hub Hewitson
- Safety and the Supervisor (1978) Production Manager
- Lou Grant (1977)
- Quinn Martin's Tales of the Unexpected (1977)
- Tail Gunner Joe (1977) as Librarian
- Murder in Peyton Place (1977) as Elliott Carson
- The Man with the Power (1977) as Agent Walter Bloom
- Power Without Glory (1976)
- The Eccentricities of a Nightingale (1976) as Rev. Winemiller
- State Fair (1976) as Jim Bryant
- Wonder Woman (1975) as Andros
- Wonder Woman (1975) as Colonel Robert Elliot
- Ellery Queen: Too Many Suspects (1975) as Ben Waterson
- They Only Come Out at Night (1975) as Det. Lee Masters
- The Rockford Files (1974) as Charles Dexter
- The Six Million Dollar Man (1974) as Colonel Joe Gordon
- Police Woman (1974)
- The Manhunter (1974)
- Manhunter (1974) as Ben Marks
- Winter Kill (1974) as Bill Carter
- Death Is a Bad Trip (1974) as Corrigan
- Barnaby Jones (1973) as Peter Harris
- Police Story (1973)
- Sssssss (1973) as Kogen
- Doc Elliot (1973)
- Rx for the Defense (1973) as Zack Clinton
- The Stranger (1973) as Dr. Revere
- M*A*S*H (1972)
- M*A*S*H (1972) as Colonel Spiker
- Maude (1972) as Dr. Herbert Lester
- The Streets of San Francisco (1972)
- Search (1972)
- Banyon (1972)
- Across 110th Street (1972) as Lt. Hartnett
- The Groundstar Conspiracy (1972) as Frank Gossage
- Wild in the Sky (1972) as Sen. Bob Recker
- Visions... (1972) as Bert Hayes
- Columbo (1971) as Michael Hatheway
- Great Performances (1971) as Rev. Winemiller
- Cannon (1971) as Edgar Lassiter
- Cannon (1971)
- All in the Family (1971) as Roy Johnson
- Incident in San Francisco (1971) as Arthur Andrews
- The Failing of Raymond (1971) as Cliff Roeder
- House on Greenapple Road (1970) as George Ord
- Medical Center (1969)
- Hawaii Five-O (1968) as Sheldon Orwell
- Hawaii Five-O (1968) as Jonathan Kaye
- The Name of the Game (1968) as Callahan
- Lancer (1968)
- Mannix (1967) as Albert Tucker
- Judd, for the Defense (1967)
- The F.B.I. (1965) as Roy Enfield
- The F.B.I. (1965) as Dennis Holland
- The F.B.I. (1965) as Walter Hazlett
- The F.B.I. (1965) as Maynard Gage
- The F.B.I. (1965) as Albert Dirks
- The F.B.I. (1965)
- Daniel Boone (1964) as James Secord
- Profiles in Courage (1964) as Rigdon
- Peyton Place (1964) as Elliot Carson
- The Fugitive (1963) as Dr. Davis
- The Fugitive (1963) as Steve Lund
- The Fugitive (1963) as Joe Hallop
- The Outer Limits (1963) as Major Clint Anderson
- The Outer Limits (1963) as Paul Tanner / Voice in The Enemy's war helmet (voice)
- The Great Adventure (1963) as Gen. Breckinridge
- Espionage (1963) as Corky Halpern
- The Power and the Glory (1963)
- The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962) as Halstead
- The Defenders (1961) as Frank Evans
- The Defenders (1961) as D.A. James Evans
- Tallahassee 7000 (1961)
- Westinghouse Presents: The Dispossessed (1961) as Lawrence
- John Brown's Raid (1960)
- The Twilight Zone (1959)
- NBC Sunday Showcase (1959) as Jabez Stone
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Kip
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Arnie Sprague
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Gideon
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Tim O'Connor best known for?
Tim O'Connor is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Men in Black 3 (2012), Walker, Texas Ranger (1993), The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear (1991), Doogie Howser, M.D. (1989).
When and where was Tim O'Connor born?
Tim O'Connor was born on July 3, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. They passed away on April 5, 2018.
How many credits does Tim O'Connor have?
Tim O'Connor has accumulated over 104 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1955 to 2012.
What is Tim O'Connor's background in cinema and television?
Timothy Joseph O'Connor (July 3, 1927 – April 5, 2018) was an American male character actor whose career was centered on television. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, and before relocating to California he lived on an island in the middle of Glen Wild Lake in Bloomingdale, New Jersey. O'Connor is remembered for roles s...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Twilight Zone (1959) — aged about 31
- Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987) as Ambassador Briam — aged about 59
- Columbo (1971) as Michael Hatheway — aged about 43
- Banyon (1972) — aged about 44
- M*A*S*H (1972) — aged about 44
- M*A*S*H (1972) as Colonel Spiker — aged about 44
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