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Una O'Connor

Known For
Acting
Born
October 22, 1880 in Belfast, Ireland, UK [now Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK]
Died
February 4, 1959
Active Years
1929–1957 (29 Years)
Total Credits
74 credits in database
Acting Born Oct 22, 1880 Died Feb 4, 1959 Belfast, Ireland, UK [now Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK] 74 credits
74
Total Credits
1929–1957
29 Years Career Span
24
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Subject: Una O'Connor (Acting).
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Name: Una O'Connor (born Agnes Teresa McGlade).
Nationality/Origin: Irish-born American actress / Irish-American actress.
Birth Date: October 22, 1880 (TMDB) or 23 October 1880 (Wikipedia). Note: I will use the date provided in the text or pick one if they conflict, but usually, I should be careful. TMDB says Oct 22, Wikipedia says 23 Oct. I'll stick to the most common or just mention the birth year if unsure, but I'll try to be precise based on the text.
Birth Place: Belfast, Ireland, UK (now Belfast, Northern Ireland).
Death Date: February 4, 1959 (age 78).
Career: Worked extensively in theatre before becoming a character actress in film and television.
Typical Roles: Comical wives, housekeepers, and servants.
Known Credits: 72 (TMDB).
Notable Work: Bride of Frankenstein.
Acting Peers mentioned: Charles Laughton, Boris Karloff, Tyrone Power, Barbara Stanwyck, and Sydney Greenstreet.

Una O'Connor, born Agnes Teresa McGlade, was an Irish-born American actress. She was born in Belfast, Ireland, UK, on October 22, 1880, and died on February 4, 1959, at the age of 78. O'Connor worked extensively in theatre before transitioning into a career as a character actress in film and television, where she often portrayed comical wives, housekeepers, and servants. Her acting credits include 72

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Career

Career overview

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Name: Una O'Connor (born Agnes Teresa McGlade).
Birth: October 22, 1880 (TMDB) or 23 October 1880 (Wikipedia). Note: I will use the date provided in the sources, perhaps noting the discrepancy or choosing one if they are close, but to be safe, I'll stick to the facts. TMDB says Oct 22, Wikipedia says Oct 23.
Death: February 4, 1959 (aged 78).
Origin: Irish-born American actress (Wikipedia) / Irish-American actress (TMDB). Born in Belfast, Ireland, UK (now Belfast, Northern Ireland).
Career Path: Worked extensively in theatre before becoming a character actress in film and television.
Typical Roles: Comical wives, housekeepers, and servants.
Known Credits: 72 (TMDB).
Notable Work/Co-stars: Bride of Frankenstein. Acted alongside Charles Laughton, Boris Karloff, Tyrone Power, Barbara Stanwyck, and Sydney Greenstreet.
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Una O'Connor, born Agnes Teresa McGlade, was an Irish-born American actress. Born in Belfast, Ireland, UK, she worked extensively in theatre before transitioning into a career as a character actress in film and television. Her professional work included 72 known credits. She was frequently cast in roles portraying comical wives, housekeepers, and servants.
Paragraph 2: Film Work and Notable Collaborations.
O'Connor's film career included a role in Bride of Frankenstein. She was recognized as a character actress who performed alongside various prominent actors. Her notable co-stars included Charles Laughton, Boris Karloff, Tyrone Power, Barbara Stanwyck, and Sydney Greenstreet.
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Una O'Connor, born Agnes Teresa McGlade, was an Irish-born American actress. Born in Belfast, Ireland, UK, she established herself through extensive work in theatre before transitioning into a career as a character actress in film and television. Throughout her professional life, she was frequently cast in roles portraying comical wives, housekeepers, and servants.

O'Connor is credited with 72 known roles. Her film work included a performance in Bride of Frankenstein. As a character actress, she performed alongside several prominent actors, including Charles Laughton, Boris Karloff, Tyrone Power, Barbara Stanwyck, and Sydney Greenstreet. She was born in October 1880 and passed away on February 4, 1959, at the age of 78.
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"Una O'Connor, born Agnes Teresa McGlade, was an Irish-born American actress. Born in Belfast, Ireland, UK, she established herself through extensive work in theatre before transitioning into a career as a character actress in film and television. Throughout her professional life, she was frequently cast in roles portraying comical wives, housekeepers, and servants.

O'Connor is credited with 72 known roles. Her film work included a performance in Bride of Frankenstein. As a character actress, she performed alongside several prominent actors, including Charles Laughton, Boris Karloff, Tyrone Power, Barbara Stanwyck, and Sydney Greenstreet. She was born in October 1880 and passed away on February 4,

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Career timeline

Witness for the Prosecution
Ha da venì... don Calogero!
Tales of Tomorrow
Robert Montgomery PresentsLux Video TheatreLux Video TheatreStudio One: Wuthering Heights
Lights OutSuspense
The Philco Television PlayhouseStudio OneStudio OneAdventures of Don JuanFighting Father Dunne
The Corpse Came C.O.D.BanjoIvyUnexpected GuestLost Honeymoon
Cluny BrownOf Human BondageThe Return of Monte CristoChild of Divorce
The Bells of St. Mary'sChristmas in Connecticut
My Pal, WolfThe Canterville Ghost
Government GirlHoly MatrimonyForever and a DayThis Land Is Mine
Random HarvestAlways in My HeartMy Favorite Spy
The Strawberry BlondeHer First BeauKisses for BreakfastThree Girls About Town
The Sea HawkHe Stayed for BreakfastIt All Came TrueLillian RussellHis Brother’s Keeper
All Women Have SecretsWe Are Not Alone
The Adventures of Robin HoodThe Return of the FrogThe Moon in the Yellow River
Call It a DayPersonal Property
Little Lord FauntleroyLloyd's of LondonThe Plough and the StarsRose Marie
Bride of FrankensteinThe InformerThe Perfect GentlemanDavid CopperfieldThunder in the Night
Orient ExpressStingareeThe Poor RichChainedThe Barretts of Wimpole Street
The Invisible ManCavalcadeMary Stevens, M.D.Pleasure CruiseHorse Play
Murder!
Dark Red Roses

Full Filmography

74 titles
  • Witness for the Prosecution (1957) as Janet
  • Ha da venì... don Calogero! (1952) as Angelica, perpetua
  • Tales of Tomorrow (1951)
  • Robert Montgomery Presents (1950)
  • Lux Video Theatre (1950) as Mrs. Gorlick
  • Lux Video Theatre (1950) as Reverend Mother
  • Studio One: Wuthering Heights (1950) as Nelly Dean
  • Lights Out (1949)
  • Advertisement
  • Suspense (1949)
  • The Philco Television Playhouse (1948)
  • Studio One (1948)
  • Studio One (1948) as Hannah
  • Adventures of Don Juan (1948) as Duenna
  • Fighting Father Dunne (1948) as Miss O'Rourke
  • The Corpse Came C.O.D. (1947) as Nora
  • Banjo (1947) as Harriet
  • Ivy (1947) as Mrs. Thrawn
  • Unexpected Guest (1947) as Matilda Hackett
  • Lost Honeymoon (1947) as Mrs. Tubbs
  • Cluny Brown (1946) as Mrs. Wilson
  • Of Human Bondage (1946) as Mrs. Foreman
  • The Return of Monte Cristo (1946) as Miss Beedle
  • Child of Divorce (1946) as Nora, the Maid
  • The Bells of St. Mary's (1945) as Mrs. Breen
  • Christmas in Connecticut (1945) as Norah
  • My Pal, Wolf (1944) as Mrs. Blevin
  • The Canterville Ghost (1944) as Mrs. Umney
  • Government Girl (1943) as Mrs. Harris
  • Holy Matrimony (1943) as Sarah Leek
  • Forever and a Day (1943) as Caroline Ismay
  • This Land Is Mine (1943) as Mrs. Emma Lory
  • Random Harvest (1942) as Tobacconist
  • Always in My Heart (1942) as Angie
  • My Favorite Spy (1942) as Cora
  • The Strawberry Blonde (1941) as Mrs. Mulcahey
  • Her First Beau (1941) as Effie
  • Kisses for Breakfast (1941) as Ellie
  • Three Girls About Town (1941) as Maggie O'Callahan, scrubwoman
  • The Sea Hawk (1940) as Miss Latham
  • He Stayed for Breakfast (1940) as Doreta
  • It All Came True (1940) as Maggie Ryan
  • Lillian Russell (1940) as Marie
  • His Brother’s Keeper (1940) as Eva
  • All Women Have Secrets (1939) as Mary
  • We Are Not Alone (1939) as Susan O'Connor, Newcome's Maid
  • The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938) as Bess
  • The Return of the Frog (1938) as Mum Oaks
  • The Moon in the Yellow River (1938) as Aunt Columba
  • Call It a Day (1937) as Mrs. Elkins
  • Personal Property (1937) as Clara
  • Little Lord Fauntleroy (1936) as Mary
  • Lloyd's of London (1936) as Widow Blake
  • The Plough and the Stars (1936) as Mrs. Gogan
  • Rose Marie (1936) as Anna
  • Bride of Frankenstein (1935) as Minnie
  • The Informer (1935) as Mrs. McPhillip
  • The Perfect Gentleman (1935) as Harriet Chatteris
  • David Copperfield (1935) as Mrs. Gummidge
  • Thunder in the Night (1935) as Julie, Hotel Maid
  • Orient Express (1934) as Mrs. Peters
  • Stingaree (1934) as Annie
  • The Poor Rich (1934) as Lady Fetherstone
  • Chained (1934) as Amy, Diane's Maid
  • The Barretts of Wimpole Street (1934) as Wilson
  • Father Brown, Detective (1934) as Mrs. Boggs
  • All Men Are Enemies (1934)
  • The Invisible Man (1933) as Jenny Hall
  • Cavalcade (1933) as Ellen Bridges
  • Mary Stevens, M.D. (1933) as Mrs. Arnell Simmons
  • Pleasure Cruise (1933) as Mrs. Signus
  • Horse Play (1933) as Clementia
  • Timbuctoo (1933) as Myrtle
  • Murder! (1930) as Mrs. Grogram
  • Dark Red Roses (1929) as Mrs Weaks, the housekeeper

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Una O'Connor best known for?

Una O'Connor is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Witness for the Prosecution (1957), The Greatest Game Ever Played (2005), Robert Montgomery Presents (1950), Undercover Brother (2002).

When and where was Una O'Connor born?

Una O'Connor was born on October 22, 1880 in Belfast, Ireland, UK [now Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK]. They passed away on February 4, 1959.

How many credits does Una O'Connor have?

Una O'Connor has accumulated over 74 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1929 to 1957.

What is Una O'Connor's background in cinema and television?

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Una O'Connor by the numbers

74credits
65films
9TV series
1929–1957active years

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