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Arthur O'Connell

Bio: Arthur O'Connell (March 29, 1908 – May 18, 1981) was an American stage and film actor. He appeared in films (starting with a small role in Citizen Kane) in 1941 and television programs (mostly guest appearances)
Born: Sun, Mar 29 1908
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA

Death: Mon, May 18 1981
Arthur O'Connell is 73 years old
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Poster of Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker
Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker
Arthur O'Connell would have been no older than 73 in Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker as 'actor 'Anatomy of a Murder' (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 28 1991
Poster of Marilyn Monroe: Beyond the Legend
Marilyn Monroe: Beyond the Legend
Arthur O'Connell would have been no older than 73 in Marilyn Monroe: Beyond the Legend as 'Self (from Bus Stop [1956]) (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 19 1986
Poster of The Hiding Place
The Hiding Place
Arthur O'Connell was 67 in The Hiding Place as 'Casper ten Boom, 'Papa''.
Movie Released: Sun, May 04 1975
Poster of Huckleberry Finn
Huckleberry Finn
Arthur O'Connell was 66 in Huckleberry Finn as 'Col. Grangerford'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 24 1974
Poster of Shootout in a One-Dog Town
Shootout in a One-Dog Town
Arthur O'Connell was 65 in Shootout in a One-Dog Town as 'Henry Gills'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 09 1974
Poster of Wicked, Wicked
Wicked, Wicked
Arthur O'Connell was 65 in Wicked, Wicked as 'Mr. Fenley, Hotel Engineer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 13 1973
Poster of The Poseidon Adventure
The Poseidon Adventure
Arthur O'Connell was 64 in The Poseidon Adventure as 'John, the Chaplain'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 01 1972
Poster of They Only Kill Their Masters
They Only Kill Their Masters
Arthur O'Connell was 64 in They Only Kill Their Masters as 'Ernie'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 22 1972
Poster of Ben
Ben
Arthur O'Connell was 64 in Ben as 'Bill Hatfield'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 23 1972
Poster of A Taste of Evil
A Taste of Evil
Arthur O'Connell was 63 in A Taste of Evil as 'John'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 11 1971
Poster of The Last Valley
The Last Valley
Arthur O'Connell was 62 in The Last Valley as 'Hoffman'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 28 1971
Poster of There Was a Crooked Man...
There Was a Crooked Man...
Arthur O'Connell was 62 in There Was a Crooked Man... as 'Mr. Lomax'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 18 1970
Poster of Suppose They Gave a War and Nobody Came?
Suppose They Gave a War and Nobody Came?
Arthur O'Connell was 62 in Suppose They Gave a War and Nobody Came? as 'Mr. Kruft'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 11 1970
Poster of Seven in Darkness
Seven in Darkness
Arthur O'Connell was 61 in Seven in Darkness as 'Larry Wise'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 23 1969
Poster of If He Hollers, Let Him Go!
If He Hollers, Let Him Go!
Arthur O'Connell was 60 in If He Hollers, Let Him Go! as 'Prosecutor'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 08 1968
Poster of The Power
The Power
Arthur O'Connell was 59 in The Power as 'Prof. Henry Hallson'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 21 1968
Poster of The Reluctant Astronaut
The Reluctant Astronaut
Arthur O'Connell was 59 in The Reluctant Astronaut as 'Arbuckle "Buck" Fleming'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 05 1967
Poster of A Covenant with Death
A Covenant with Death
Arthur O'Connell was 58 in A Covenant with Death as 'Judge Hockstadter'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 15 1967
Poster of Fantastic Voyage
Fantastic Voyage
Arthur O'Connell was 58 in Fantastic Voyage as 'Col. Donald Reid'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 24 1966
Poster of Birds Do It
Birds Do It
Arthur O'Connell was 58 in Birds Do It as 'Professor Wald'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 13 1966
Poster of The Silencers
The Silencers
Arthur O'Connell was 57 in The Silencers as 'Joe Wigman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 18 1966
Poster of Ride Beyond Vengeance
Ride Beyond Vengeance
Arthur O'Connell was 57 in Ride Beyond Vengeance as 'The Narrator'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1966
Poster of The Monkey's Uncle
The Monkey's Uncle
Arthur O'Connell was 57 in The Monkey's Uncle as 'Darius Green III'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 18 1965
Poster of The Third Day
The Third Day
Arthur O'Connell was 57 in The Third Day as 'Dr. Wheeler'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 04 1965
Poster of The Great Race
The Great Race
Arthur O'Connell was 57 in The Great Race as 'Henry Goodbody'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 01 1965
Poster of Nightmare in the Sun
Nightmare in the Sun
Arthur O'Connell was 56 in Nightmare in the Sun as 'Sam Wilson'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 06 1965
Poster of Your Cheatin' Heart
Your Cheatin' Heart
Arthur O'Connell was 56 in Your Cheatin' Heart as 'Fred Rose'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 04 1964
Poster of 7 Faces of Dr. Lao
7 Faces of Dr. Lao
Arthur O'Connell was 55 in 7 Faces of Dr. Lao as 'Clint Stark'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 18 1964
Poster of Kissin' Cousins
Kissin' Cousins
Arthur O'Connell was 55 in Kissin' Cousins as 'Pappy Tatum'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 06 1964
Poster of Marilyn
Marilyn
Arthur O'Connell was 55 in Marilyn as 'Self ("Bus Stop") (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 18 1963
Poster of Pericles on 31st Street
Pericles on 31st Street
Arthur O'Connell was 54 in Pericles on 31st Street as 'Dan Ryan'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 12 1962
Poster of Follow That Dream
Follow That Dream
Arthur O'Connell was 54 in Follow That Dream as 'Pop Kwimper'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 11 1962
Poster of Pocketful of Miracles
Pocketful of Miracles
Arthur O'Connell was 53 in Pocketful of Miracles as 'Count Alfonso Romero'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 18 1961
Poster of A Thunder of Drums
A Thunder of Drums
Arthur O'Connell was 53 in A Thunder of Drums as 'Sgt. Karl Rodermill'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 26 1961
Poster of Misty
Misty
Arthur O'Connell was 53 in Misty as 'Grandpa Clarence Beebe'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 04 1961
Poster of The Great Impostor
The Great Impostor
Arthur O'Connell was 52 in The Great Impostor as 'Warden J.B. Chandler'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 23 1960
Poster of Cimarron
Cimarron
Arthur O'Connell was 52 in Cimarron as 'Tom Wyatt'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 01 1960
Poster of Operation Petticoat
Operation Petticoat
Arthur O'Connell was 51 in Operation Petticoat as 'Chief Motor Machinist's Mate Sam Tostin'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 05 1959
Poster of Hound-Dog Man
Hound-Dog Man
Arthur O'Connell was 51 in Hound-Dog Man as 'Aaron McKinney'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 11 1959
Poster of Anatomy of a Murder
Anatomy of a Murder
Arthur O'Connell was 51 in Anatomy of a Murder as 'Parnell Emmett McCarthy'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 01 1959
Poster of Gidget
Gidget
Arthur O'Connell was 51 in Gidget as 'Russell Lawrence'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 09 1959
Poster of Voice in the Mirror
Voice in the Mirror
Arthur O'Connell was 50 in Voice in the Mirror as 'Bill Tobin'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 13 1958
Poster of Man of the West
Man of the West
Arthur O'Connell was 50 in Man of the West as 'Sam Beasley'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 20 1958
Poster of The Violators
The Violators
Arthur O'Connell was 49 in The Violators as 'Solomon Baumgarten'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 30 1957
Poster of April Love
April Love
Arthur O'Connell was 49 in April Love as 'Jed Bruce'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 27 1957
Poster of Operation Mad Ball
Operation Mad Ball
Arthur O'Connell was 49 in Operation Mad Ball as 'Col. Rousch'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 17 1957
Poster of The Monte Carlo Story
The Monte Carlo Story
Arthur O'Connell was 48 in The Monte Carlo Story as 'Mr. Homer Hinkley'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 19 1956
Poster of Bus Stop
Bus Stop
Arthur O'Connell was 48 in Bus Stop as 'Virgil Blessing'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 31 1956
Poster of The Solid Gold Cadillac
The Solid Gold Cadillac
Arthur O'Connell was 48 in The Solid Gold Cadillac as 'Mark Jenkins'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 22 1956
Poster of The Proud Ones
The Proud Ones
Arthur O'Connell was 48 in The Proud Ones as 'Jim Dexter'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 15 1956
Poster of The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit
The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit
Arthur O'Connell was 48 in The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit as 'Gordon Walker'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 12 1956
Poster of Picnic
Picnic
Arthur O'Connell was 47 in Picnic as 'Howard Bevans'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 18 1955
Poster of The Whistle at Eaton Falls
The Whistle at Eaton Falls
Arthur O'Connell was 43 in The Whistle at Eaton Falls as 'Jim Brewster'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 02 1951
Poster of Force of Evil
Force of Evil
Arthur O'Connell was 42 in Force of Evil as 'Link Hall (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 24 1950
Poster of The Countess of Monte Cristo
The Countess of Monte Cristo
Arthur O'Connell was 40 in The Countess of Monte Cristo as 'Assistant Director Jensen'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 31 1948
Poster of One Touch of Venus
One Touch of Venus
Arthur O'Connell was 40 in One Touch of Venus as 'Reporter'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 01 1948
Poster of State of the Union
State of the Union
Arthur O'Connell was 40 in State of the Union as 'First Reporter'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 30 1948
Poster of Homecoming
Homecoming
Arthur O'Connell was 40 in Homecoming as 'Ambulance Attendant (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 29 1948
Poster of The Naked City
The Naked City
Arthur O'Connell was 39 in The Naked City as 'Sgt. Shaeffer (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 04 1948
Poster of Open Secret
Open Secret
Arthur O'Connell was 39 in Open Secret as 'Carter'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 14 1948
Poster of Hello, Annapolis
Hello, Annapolis
Arthur O'Connell was 34 in Hello, Annapolis as 'Pharmacist Mate'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 23 1942
Poster of Fingers at the Window
Fingers at the Window
Arthur O'Connell was 34 in Fingers at the Window as 'Photographer (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 22 1942
Poster of Blondie's Blessed Event
Blondie's Blessed Event
Arthur O'Connell was 34 in Blondie's Blessed Event as 'Interne (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 09 1942
Poster of Canal Zone
Canal Zone
Arthur O'Connell was 33 in Canal Zone as 'New Recruit (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 19 1942
Poster of Law of the Jungle
Law of the Jungle
Arthur O'Connell was 33 in Law of the Jungle as 'Simmons'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 06 1942
Poster of Man From Headquarters
Man From Headquarters
Arthur O'Connell was 33 in Man From Headquarters as 'Goldie Shores'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 23 1942
Poster of Citizen Kane
Citizen Kane
Arthur O'Connell was 33 in Citizen Kane as 'Reporter (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 17 1941
Poster of Hullabaloo
Hullabaloo
Arthur O'Connell was 32 in Hullabaloo as 'Fourth Page'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 25 1940
Poster of Dr. Kildare Goes Home
Dr. Kildare Goes Home
Arthur O'Connell was 32 in Dr. Kildare Goes Home as 'Intern (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 06 1940
Poster of The Golden Fleecing
The Golden Fleecing
Arthur O'Connell was 32 in The Golden Fleecing as 'Cameraman (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 16 1940
Poster of Bested by a Beard
Bested by a Beard
Arthur O'Connell was 32 in Bested by a Beard as 'Phil'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 16 1940
Poster of 'Taint Legal
'Taint Legal
Arthur O'Connell was 32 in 'Taint Legal as 'Book Salesman'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 25 1940
Poster of I Take This Oath
I Take This Oath
Arthur O'Connell was 32 in I Take This Oath as 'Court Clerk'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 20 1940
Poster of Two Girls on Broadway
Two Girls on Broadway
Arthur O'Connell was 32 in Two Girls on Broadway as 'Reporter at Wedding (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 19 1940
Poster of And One Was Beautiful
And One Was Beautiful
Arthur O'Connell was 32 in And One Was Beautiful as 'Moroni's Parking Attendant'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 05 1940
Poster of Murder in Soho
Murder in Soho
Arthur O'Connell was 30 in Murder in Soho as 'Lefty'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 01 1939

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Adam's Rib
Adam's Rib
Arthur O'Connell was 65+ in Adam's Rib as 'Judge'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 14 1973
Poster of Ghost Story
Ghost Story
Arthur O'Connell was 64+ in Ghost Story as 'Chief Owen Huston'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 15 1972
Poster of The Paul Lynde Show
The Paul Lynde Show
Arthur O'Connell was 64+ in The Paul Lynde Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 13 1972
Poster of Emergency!
Emergency!
Arthur O'Connell was 63+ in Emergency!
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 22 1972
Poster of Cannon
Cannon
Arthur O'Connell was 63+ in Cannon
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 14 1971
Poster of Alias Smith and Jones
Alias Smith and Jones
Arthur O'Connell was 62+ in Alias Smith and Jones
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 05 1971
Poster of Night Gallery
Night Gallery
Arthur O'Connell was 62+ in Night Gallery
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Dec 16 1970
Poster of McCloud
McCloud
Arthur O'Connell was 61+ in McCloud
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 17 1970
Poster of Nanny and the Professor
Nanny and the Professor
Arthur O'Connell was 61+ in Nanny and the Professor
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 21 1970
Poster of Room 222
Room 222
Arthur O'Connell was 61+ in Room 222
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 11 1969
Poster of The Name of the Game
The Name of the Game
Arthur O'Connell was 60+ in The Name of the Game as 'Charlie Sherwin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1968
Poster of The Second Hundred Years
The Second Hundred Years
Arthur O'Connell was 59+ in The Second Hundred Years
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 06 1967
Poster of Ironside
Ironside
Arthur O'Connell was 58+ in Ironside
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 28 1967
Poster of The F.B.I.
The F.B.I.
Arthur O'Connell was 57+ in The F.B.I. as 'Smitty'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 19 1965
Poster of The Wild Wild West
The Wild Wild West
Arthur O'Connell was 57+ in The Wild Wild West
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 17 1965
Poster of The Big Valley
The Big Valley
Arthur O'Connell was 57+ in The Big Valley as 'Jubal'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 15 1965
Poster of Petticoat Junction
Petticoat Junction
Arthur O'Connell was 55+ in Petticoat Junction as 'William Lawrence'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 1963
Poster of Burke's Law
Burke's Law
Arthur O'Connell was 55+ in Burke's Law as 'Dr. Stuart Alexander'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1963
Poster of The Greatest Show on Earth
The Greatest Show on Earth
Arthur O'Connell was 55+ in The Greatest Show on Earth
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 1963
Poster of The Fugitive
The Fugitive
Arthur O'Connell was 55+ in The Fugitive as 'Dr. Josephus Harrison Adams, Samuel Cole'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 1963
Poster of Arrest and Trial
Arrest and Trial
Arthur O'Connell was 55+ in Arrest and Trial
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 15 1963
Poster of Sam Benedict
Sam Benedict
Arthur O'Connell was 54+ in Sam Benedict
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 15 1962
Poster of The New Breed
The New Breed
Arthur O'Connell was 53+ in The New Breed as 'Peter Capples'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 03 1961
Poster of Route 66
Route 66
Arthur O'Connell was 52+ in Route 66
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 07 1960
Poster of My Three Sons
My Three Sons
Arthur O'Connell was 52+ in My Three Sons
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 29 1960
Poster of Bonanza
Bonanza
Arthur O'Connell was 51+ in Bonanza as 'Dr. Samuel Hubert'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 12 1959
Poster of Alcoa Theatre
Alcoa Theatre
Arthur O'Connell was 49+ in Alcoa Theatre
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 30 1957
Poster of DuPont Show of the Month
DuPont Show of the Month
Arthur O'Connell was 49+ in DuPont Show of the Month
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1957
Poster of Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
Arthur O'Connell was 48+ in Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre as 'Lyman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1956
Poster of Matinee Theater
Matinee Theater
Arthur O'Connell was 47+ in Matinee Theater
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 31 1955
Poster of Summer Playhouse
Summer Playhouse
Arthur O'Connell was 46+ in Summer Playhouse
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jul 06 1954
Poster of The Oscars
The Oscars
Arthur O'Connell was 44+ in The Oscars as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953
Poster of Omnibus
Omnibus
Arthur O'Connell was 44+ in Omnibus
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 09 1952
Poster of Studio One
Studio One
Arthur O'Connell was 40+ in Studio One as 'Curtis, Manachi Conners'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 07 1948
Poster of The Philco Television Playhouse
The Philco Television Playhouse
Arthur O'Connell was 40+ in The Philco Television Playhouse as ', Jim Elkins, Grant'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 1948