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William J. O'Brien

Known For
Acting
Born
January 31, 1884 in Massachusetts, USA
Died
February 14, 1953
Active Years
1929–1956 (28 Years)
Total Credits
73 credits in database
Acting Born Jan 31, 1884 Died Feb 14, 1953 Massachusetts, USA 73 credits
73
Total Credits
1929–1956
28 Years Career Span
24
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

William J. O'Brien works in acting. Born January 31, 1884 in Massachusetts, USA. Died February 14, 1953. Archytele tracks 73 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Known for

Film

Earth vs. the Flying Saucers

as Radio Listener (archive footage) (uncredited)
Film

Horizons West

as Barfly (uncredited)
Film

O. Henry's Full House

as Hotel Clerk (segment "The Clarion Call") (uncredited)
Film

Something to Live For

as Bar Customer (uncredited)
Film

Everything I Have Is Yours

as Passerby on Street (Uncredited)
Film

The Racket

as Counterman / Short Order Cook (uncredited)
Film

You Never Can Tell

as Andrew Lindsay (uncredited)
Film

I'll See You in My Dreams

as Waiter (uncredited)
Film

Woman on the Run

as Waiter at Sullivan's Grotto (uncredited)
Film

Born to Be Bad

as Bartender at Charity Ball (uncredited)
Film

Gun Crazy

as Customer at Sharpshooting Act (uncredited)

Looks & Essence

as Townsman on Street / In Coffee Shop (uncredited)

Frequent co-stars

Keye Luke 1 shared title
Lotus Long 1 shared title
Grant Withers 1 shared title
Charles Miller 1 shared title
Huntley Gordon 1 shared title
Virginia Carpenter 1 shared title
John Dilson 1 shared title
Paul McVey 1 shared title
John Holland 1 shared title
Richard Terry 1 shared title

Career timeline

Earth vs. the Flying Saucers
Horizons WestO. Henry's Full HouseSomething to Live ForEverything I Have Is Yours
The RacketYou Never Can TellRoadblockI'll See You in My DreamsHard, Fast and Beautiful!
Woman on the RunBorn to Be BadGun CrazyThe Underworld StoryFrenchie
The Set-UpHoliday AffairThe AccusedIt's a Great FeelingA Dangerous Profession
The Noose Hangs HighJoe Palooka in Winner Take All
They Won't Believe MeIvyTrail Street
The Blue DahliaThe LocketBadman's TerritoryDeadline at Dawn
Flame of Barbary CoastThe Falcon in San FranciscoJohnny AngelWhat, No Cigarettes
The Invisible Man's Revenge
This Land Is MineHappy LandGildersleeve's Bad DayCrazy House
Tom, Dick and HarryI Wake Up Screaming
Dance, Girl, DanceThe Bank DickPhantom of ChinatownTriple JusticeMexican Spitfire
ZenobiaLucky NightSilver on the Sage
Tarnished AngelNight SpotFugitives for a Night
The Great O'MalleyPortia on Trial
Mister SmartyThe Bridge of SighsGreat GuyHopalong Cassidy Returns
Gabriel Over the White HouseLilly Turner
The SoilersMr. Bride
War MamasHell Bound
The Mysterious Dr. Fu Manchu

Full Filmography

73 titles
  • Earth vs. the Flying Saucers (1956) as Radio Listener (archive footage) (uncredited)
  • Horizons West (1952) as Barfly (uncredited)
  • O. Henry's Full House (1952) as Hotel Clerk (segment "The Clarion Call") (uncredited)
  • Something to Live For (1952) as Bar Customer (uncredited)
  • Everything I Have Is Yours (1952) as Passerby on Street (Uncredited)
  • The Racket (1951) as Counterman / Short Order Cook (uncredited)
  • You Never Can Tell (1951) as Andrew Lindsay (uncredited)
  • Roadblock (1951) as Waiter (uncredited)
  • Advertisement
  • I'll See You in My Dreams (1951) as Waiter (uncredited)
  • Hard, Fast and Beautiful! (1951) as Bartender (uncredited)
  • Follow the Sun (1951)
  • Woman on the Run (1950) as Waiter at Sullivan's Grotto (uncredited)
  • Born to Be Bad (1950) as Bartender at Charity Ball (uncredited)
  • Gun Crazy (1950) as Customer at Sharpshooting Act (uncredited)
  • The Underworld Story (1950) as Townsman on Street / In Coffee Shop (uncredited)
  • Frenchie (1950) as Townsman (uncredited)
  • Outrage (1950) as Man Drawing Shade in Window (uncredited)
  • The Secret Fury (1950) as Wedding Guest (uncredited)
  • Woman in Hiding (1950) as Bus Passenger (uncredited)
  • Gambling House (1950) as Stage Manager (uncredited)
  • The Set-Up (1949) as Pitchman (uncredited)
  • Holiday Affair (1949) as Peanut Vendor (uncredited)
  • The Accused (1949) as Police Detective (uncredited)
  • It's a Great Feeling (1949) as Saloon Waiter (uncredited)
  • A Dangerous Profession (1949)
  • Easy Living (1949) as Vendor Eating Hot Dog (uncredited)
  • Dancing in the Dark (1949) as Waiter at Party
  • The Threat (1949) as Stage Doorman (uncredited)
  • The Noose Hangs High (1948) as Passerby (uncredited)
  • Joe Palooka in Winner Take All (1948) as Fight Spetator
  • They Won't Believe Me (1947) as Juror / Man at Piano Concert (uncredited)
  • Ivy (1947) as Bailiff (uncredited)
  • Trail Street (1947) as Barfly (uncredited)
  • The Blue Dahlia (1946) as Man at Cavendish Apartments (uncredited)
  • The Locket (1946) as Waiter at Bonner's Party (uncredited)
  • Badman's Territory (1946) as Man in Barber Chair (uncredited)
  • Deadline at Dawn (1946) as Man (uncredited)
  • Flame of Barbary Coast (1945) as Waiter
  • The Falcon in San Francisco (1945) as Train Passenger (uncredited)
  • Johnny Angel (1945) as Bartender (uncredited)
  • What, No Cigarettes (1945) as Cigarette Customer
  • The Invisible Man's Revenge (1944) as Bettor in Pub (uncredited)
  • This Land Is Mine (1943) as Night Switchman
  • Happy Land (1943) as Chris (uncredited)
  • Gildersleeve's Bad Day (1943) as Juror (uncredited)
  • Crazy House (1943) as Bald Man
  • Tom, Dick and Harry (1941) as Bartender (uncredited)
  • I Wake Up Screaming (1941) as Man hosing sidewalk (uncredited)
  • Dance, Girl, Dance (1940) as Burlesk House Spectator (uncredited)
  • The Bank Dick (1940) as Townsman Onlooker (uncredited)
  • Phantom of Chinatown (1940) as Extra in Audience at Benton's Lecture
  • Triple Justice (1940) as Tim - Proprietor
  • Mexican Spitfire (1940) as Party Waiter
  • Stage to Chino (1940) as Townsman in Saloon (uncredited)
  • Zenobia (1939) as Barker
  • Lucky Night (1939) as Casino Gambler (uncredited)
  • Silver on the Sage (1939) as Card Player
  • Tarnished Angel (1938) as Extra Sitting Next to Cramer at Two Meetings
  • Night Spot (1938) as Counterman at Diner
  • Fugitives for a Night (1938) as Bald Gambler
  • The Great O'Malley (1937) as Man Whistling in Hospital Zone (uncredited)
  • Portia on Trial (1937) as Juror
  • Mister Smarty (1936) as Second Floor Polisher
  • The Bridge of Sighs (1936) as Juror (uncredited)
  • Great Guy (1936) as Meat Clerk (Uncredited)
  • Hopalong Cassidy Returns (1936) as Sandy the Bartender
  • Gabriel Over the White House (1933) as Newspaper Office Worker (uncredited)
  • Lilly Turner (1933) as Man at Carnival (uncredited)
  • The Soilers (1932) as Bald Juror (uncredited)
  • Mr. Bride (1932) as Musician
  • War Mamas (1931) as Heinrich, General's Aide (uncredited)
  • Hell Bound (1931) as Bilmey
  • The Mysterious Dr. Fu Manchu (1929)

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is William J. O'Brien best known for?

William J. O'Brien is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Earth vs. the Flying Saucers (1956), Horizons West (1952), O. Henry's Full House (1952), Something to Live For (1952).

When and where was William J. O'Brien born?

William J. O'Brien was born on January 31, 1884 in Massachusetts, USA. They passed away on February 14, 1953.

How many credits does William J. O'Brien have?

William J. O'Brien has accumulated over 73 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1929 to 1956.

William J. O'Brien by the numbers

73credits
73films
0TV series
1929–1956active years

Age in their best-rated roles

Full filmography (73) Born on January 31 In memoriam 1953

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