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Dave O'Brien

Bio: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Dave O'Brien (born David Poole Fronabarger, May 31, 1912 – November 8, 1969) was an American film actor, director, and writer. O'Brien was best known to movie audiences in the 1940s as the hero of the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer comedy short film series Pete Smith Specialties narrated by Pete Smith
Born: Fri, May 31 1912
Birthplace: Big Spring, Texas, USA

Death: Sat, Nov 08 1969
Dave O'Brien is 57 years old
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Poster of 42nd Street: From Book to Screen to Stage
42nd Street: From Book to Screen to Stage
Dave O'Brien would have been no older than 57 in 42nd Street: From Book to Screen to Stage as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 21 2006
Poster of That's Entertainment, Part II
That's Entertainment, Part II
Dave O'Brien would have been no older than 57 in That's Entertainment, Part II as '(archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 16 1976
Poster of The Big Parade of Comedy
The Big Parade of Comedy
Dave O'Brien was 52 in The Big Parade of Comedy as 'Actor in the Pete Smith Shorts (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 02 1964
Poster of The Desperados Are in Town
The Desperados Are in Town
Dave O'Brien was 44 in The Desperados Are in Town as 'Dock Lapman / Mr. Brown'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 01 1956
Poster of The Kettles in the Ozarks
The Kettles in the Ozarks
Dave O'Brien was 43 in The Kettles in the Ozarks as 'Conductor'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 01 1956
Poster of The Fall Guy
The Fall Guy
Dave O'Brien was 43 in The Fall Guy as 'Himself as Various Characters (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 04 1955
Poster of Just What I Needed
Just What I Needed
Dave O'Brien was 42 in Just What I Needed as 'Harry Horseknuckle'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 15 1955
Poster of The Man Around the House
The Man Around the House
Dave O'Brien was 42 in The Man Around the House as 'Hugo Hightonsil (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1955
Poster of Out for Fun
Out for Fun
Dave O'Brien was 41 in Out for Fun as 'Businessman Seeking Relaxation'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 08 1954
Poster of Do Someone a Favor!
Do Someone a Favor!
Dave O'Brien was 41 in Do Someone a Favor! as 'George Dibson'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 10 1954
Poster of Tennessee Champ
Tennessee Champ
Dave O'Brien was 41 in Tennessee Champ as 'Luke MacWade'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 03 1954
Poster of Ain't It Aggravatin'
Ain't It Aggravatin'
Dave O'Brien was 41 in Ain't It Aggravatin' as 'Parking Space Hog / Apartment House Manager / Frugal Man / Harry Hollowhead'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 06 1954
Poster of Things We Can Do Without
Things We Can Do Without
Dave O'Brien was 41 in Things We Can Do Without as 'Thaddeus E. Thud III'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 05 1953
Poster of Kiss Me Kate
Kiss Me Kate
Dave O'Brien was 41 in Kiss Me Kate as 'Ralph'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 26 1953
Poster of Cash Stashers
Cash Stashers
Dave O'Brien was 41 in Cash Stashers as 'A Shmoe Named Joe'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 29 1953
Poster of T.V. of Tomorrow
T.V. of Tomorrow
Dave O'Brien was 41 in T.V. of Tomorrow as 'Man on TV'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 06 1953
Poster of I Love Children, But!
I Love Children, But!
Dave O'Brien was 40 in I Love Children, But! as 'The Daddy'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 27 1952
Poster of Reducing
Reducing
Dave O'Brien was 39 in Reducing as 'Man on Bench (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 22 1952
Poster of Wrong Way Butch
Wrong Way Butch
Dave O'Brien was 38 in Wrong Way Butch as 'Butch'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 02 1950
Poster of A Wife's Life
A Wife's Life
Dave O'Brien was 38 in A Wife's Life as 'George T. Hardnose (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 01 1950
Poster of Did'ja Know?
Did'ja Know?
Dave O'Brien was 37 in Did'ja Know? as 'Expectant Father / Greeting Card Shopper / Hospital Patient / Job Applicant'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 06 1950
Poster of Those Good Old Days
Those Good Old Days
Dave O'Brien was 36 in Those Good Old Days
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 16 1949
Poster of Let's Cogitate
Let's Cogitate
Dave O'Brien was 36 in Let's Cogitate as 'Oliver T. Aseltafel'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 25 1948
Poster of Just Suppose
Just Suppose
Dave O'Brien was 36 in Just Suppose as 'Husband (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 17 1948
Poster of You Can't Win
You Can't Win
Dave O'Brien was 35 in You Can't Win as 'Harried Homeowner'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 29 1948
Poster of I Love My Mother-In-Law But...
I Love My Mother-In-Law But...
Dave O'Brien was 35 in I Love My Mother-In-Law But... as 'The Son-In-Law / Husband'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 07 1948
Poster of Have You Ever Wondered?
Have You Ever Wondered?
Dave O'Brien was 35 in Have You Ever Wondered? as 'Husband / Driver / Man at Gumball Machine / Toupee Wearer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 13 1947
Poster of Neighbor Pests
Neighbor Pests
Dave O'Brien was 34 in Neighbor Pests
Movie Released: Sat, May 03 1947
Poster of I Love My Wife BUT!
I Love My Wife BUT!
Dave O'Brien was 34 in I Love My Wife BUT! as 'The Husband'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 05 1947
Poster of I Love My Husband, But!
I Love My Husband, But!
Dave O'Brien was 34 in I Love My Husband, But! as 'The Husband'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 07 1946
Poster of Sure Cures
Sure Cures
Dave O'Brien was 34 in Sure Cures as 'Xavier T. Schneckendorf'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 02 1946
Poster of Treasures from Trash
Treasures from Trash
Dave O'Brien was 34 in Treasures from Trash as 'Alonzo T. Mousebrain'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 08 1946
Poster of Equestrian Quiz: What's Your I.Q.? No. 11
Equestrian Quiz: What's Your I.Q.? No. 11
Dave O'Brien was 33 in Equestrian Quiz: What's Your I.Q.? No. 11 as 'Horace'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 18 1946
Poster of Studio Visit
Studio Visit
Dave O'Brien was 33 in Studio Visit as 'O'Brien'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 11 1946
Poster of Flaming Bullets
Flaming Bullets
Dave O'Brien was 33 in Flaming Bullets as 'Dave Wyatt / Steve Carson'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 14 1945
Poster of Frontier Fugitives
Frontier Fugitives
Dave O'Brien was 33 in Frontier Fugitives as 'Dave Wyatt'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 01 1945
Poster of Three in the Saddle
Three in the Saddle
Dave O'Brien was 33 in Three in the Saddle as 'Dave Wyatt'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 26 1945
Poster of Enemy of the Law
Enemy of the Law
Dave O'Brien was 32 in Enemy of the Law as 'Dave Wyatt'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 07 1945
Poster of The Phantom of 42nd Street
The Phantom of 42nd Street
Dave O'Brien was 32 in The Phantom of 42nd Street as 'Tony Woolrich'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 02 1945
Poster of The Man Who Walked Alone
The Man Who Walked Alone
Dave O'Brien was 32 in The Man Who Walked Alone as 'Marion Scott'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 15 1945
Poster of Marked for Murder
Marked for Murder
Dave O'Brien was 32 in Marked for Murder as 'Dave Wyatt'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 08 1945
Poster of The Whispering Skull
The Whispering Skull
Dave O'Brien was 32 in The Whispering Skull as 'Dave Wyatt'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 29 1944
Poster of Tahiti Nights
Tahiti Nights
Dave O'Brien was 32 in Tahiti Nights as 'Jack'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 28 1944
Poster of Safety Sleuth
Safety Sleuth
Dave O'Brien was 32 in Safety Sleuth as 'Careless Man'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 25 1944
Poster of Dead or Alive
Dead or Alive
Dave O'Brien was 32 in Dead or Alive as 'Dave Wyatt'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 09 1944
Poster of Gangsters of the Frontier
Gangsters of the Frontier
Dave O'Brien was 32 in Gangsters of the Frontier as 'Dave Wyatt'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 22 1944
Poster of Gunsmoke Mesa
Gunsmoke Mesa
Dave O'Brien was 32 in Gunsmoke Mesa as 'Tex Wyatt'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 01 1944
Poster of Brand of the Devil
Brand of the Devil
Dave O'Brien was 32 in Brand of the Devil as 'Tex Wyatt'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 30 1944
Poster of Movie Pests
Movie Pests
Dave O'Brien was 32 in Movie Pests as 'Feet-in-the-Aisle Pest'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 08 1944
Poster of Spook Town
Spook Town
Dave O'Brien was 32 in Spook Town as 'Tex Wyatt'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 03 1944
Poster of The Pinto Bandit
The Pinto Bandit
Dave O'Brien was 31 in The Pinto Bandit as 'Tex Wyatt'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 26 1944
Poster of Sportsman's Memories
Sportsman's Memories
Dave O'Brien was 31 in Sportsman's Memories as 'Fabian Tecumseh 'Joe' Funk (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 22 1944
Poster of Guns of the Law
Guns of the Law
Dave O'Brien was 31 in Guns of the Law as 'Tex Wyatt'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 30 1944
Poster of Outlaw Roundup
Outlaw Roundup
Dave O'Brien was 31 in Outlaw Roundup as 'Tex Wyatt'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 10 1944
Poster of Boss of Rawhide
Boss of Rawhide
Dave O'Brien was 31 in Boss of Rawhide as 'Tex Wyatt'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 20 1943
Poster of The Return of the Rangers
The Return of the Rangers
Dave O'Brien was 31 in The Return of the Rangers as 'Tex Wyatt'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 26 1943
Poster of Trail of Terror
Trail of Terror
Dave O'Brien was 31 in Trail of Terror as 'Tex Wyatt / Curly Wyatt'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 06 1943
Poster of Fighting Valley
Fighting Valley
Dave O'Brien was 31 in Fighting Valley as 'Tex Wyatt'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 08 1943
Poster of Seventh Column
Seventh Column
Dave O'Brien was 31 in Seventh Column as 'Falstaff Pratt the Indestructible Man'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 31 1943
Poster of Border Buckaroos
Border Buckaroos
Dave O'Brien was 31 in Border Buckaroos as 'Tex Wyatt'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 15 1943
Poster of West of Texas
West of Texas
Dave O'Brien was 30 in West of Texas as 'Tex Wyatt'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 10 1943
Poster of Bad Men of Thunder Gap
Bad Men of Thunder Gap
Dave O'Brien was 30 in Bad Men of Thunder Gap as 'Tex Wyatt'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 05 1943
Poster of The Rangers Take Over
The Rangers Take Over
Dave O'Brien was 30 in The Rangers Take Over as 'Tex Wyatt'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 25 1942
Poster of 'Neath Brooklyn Bridge
'Neath Brooklyn Bridge
Dave O'Brien was 30 in 'Neath Brooklyn Bridge as 'Sgt. Phil Lyons'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 20 1942
Poster of The Yanks Are Coming
The Yanks Are Coming
Dave O'Brien was 30 in The Yanks Are Coming as 'Sgt. Callahan'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 09 1942
Poster of Bowery at Midnight
Bowery at Midnight
Dave O'Brien was 30 in Bowery at Midnight as 'Det. Pete Crawford'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 30 1942
Poster of Calling All Pa's
Calling All Pa's
Dave O'Brien was 30 in Calling All Pa's as 'Joe Thunderstruck'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 24 1942
Poster of King of the Stallions
King of the Stallions
Dave O'Brien was 30 in King of the Stallions
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 18 1942
Poster of Carry Harry
Carry Harry
Dave O'Brien was 30 in Carry Harry as 'Arthur - Harry's Friend'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 03 1942
Poster of Sheriff of Sage Valley
Sheriff of Sage Valley
Dave O'Brien was 30 in Sheriff of Sage Valley as 'Jeff'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 02 1942
Poster of Law and Order
Law and Order
Dave O'Brien was 30 in Law and Order as 'Jeff Travis'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 21 1942
Poster of Prisoner of Japan
Prisoner of Japan
Dave O'Brien was 30 in Prisoner of Japan as 'U. S. Marine'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 22 1942
Poster of Down Texas Way
Down Texas Way
Dave O'Brien was 29 in Down Texas Way as 'Dave Dodge'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 22 1942
Poster of Victory Quiz
Victory Quiz
Dave O'Brien was 29 in Victory Quiz
Movie Released: Sat, May 09 1942
Poster of Billy the Kid's Smoking Guns
Billy the Kid's Smoking Guns
Dave O'Brien was 29 in Billy the Kid's Smoking Guns as 'Jeff'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 01 1942
Poster of Captain Midnight
Captain Midnight
Dave O'Brien was 29 in Captain Midnight as 'Captain Albright / Captain Midnight'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 15 1942
Poster of Forbidden Trails
Forbidden Trails
Dave O'Brien was 29 in Forbidden Trails as 'Jim Cramer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 25 1941
Poster of Double Trouble
Double Trouble
Dave O'Brien was 29 in Double Trouble as 'Sparky Barton'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 21 1941
Poster of Spooks Run Wild
Spooks Run Wild
Dave O'Brien was 29 in Spooks Run Wild as 'Jeff Dixon'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 24 1941
Poster of Billy the Kid Wanted
Billy the Kid Wanted
Dave O'Brien was 29 in Billy the Kid Wanted as 'Jeff'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 03 1941
Poster of The Gunman From Bodie
The Gunman From Bodie
Dave O'Brien was 29 in The Gunman From Bodie as 'Joe Martin'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 19 1941
Poster of The Deadly Game
The Deadly Game
Dave O'Brien was 29 in The Deadly Game as 'Ralph Spencer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 08 1941
Poster of The Texas Marshal
The Texas Marshal
Dave O'Brien was 29 in The Texas Marshal as 'Buzz Weston'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 12 1941
Poster of Billy the Kid in Santa Fe
Billy the Kid in Santa Fe
Dave O'Brien was 29 in Billy the Kid in Santa Fe as 'Texas Joe'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 11 1941
Poster of Murder by Invitation
Murder by Invitation
Dave O'Brien was 29 in Murder by Invitation as 'Michael, the chauffeur'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 30 1941
Poster of The Spider Returns
The Spider Returns
Dave O'Brien was 28 in The Spider Returns as 'Jackson, Wentworth's Aide'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 09 1941
Poster of Buzzy and the Phantom Pinto
Buzzy and the Phantom Pinto
Dave O'Brien was 28 in Buzzy and the Phantom Pinto as 'Jim Dana'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 05 1941
Poster of Flying Wild
Flying Wild
Dave O'Brien was 28 in Flying Wild as 'Tom Lawson'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 10 1941
Poster of The Devil Bat
The Devil Bat
Dave O'Brien was 28 in The Devil Bat as 'Johnny Layton'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 13 1940
Poster of That Gang of Mine
That Gang of Mine
Dave O'Brien was 28 in That Gang of Mine as 'Knuckles Dolan'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 23 1940
Poster of The Cowboy from Sundown
The Cowboy from Sundown
Dave O'Brien was 28 in The Cowboy from Sundown as 'Steve Davis'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 05 1940
Poster of Queen of the Yukon
Queen of the Yukon
Dave O'Brien was 28 in Queen of the Yukon as 'Bob Adams'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 26 1940
Poster of Gun Code
Gun Code
Dave O'Brien was 28 in Gun Code as 'Henchman Gale'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 03 1940
Poster of Boys of the City
Boys of the City
Dave O'Brien was 28 in Boys of the City as 'Knuckles Dolan'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 15 1940
Poster of Sky Bandits
Sky Bandits
Dave O'Brien was 28 in Sky Bandits as 'Constable Kelly'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 06 1940
Poster of Hold That Woman!
Hold That Woman!
Dave O'Brien was 28 in Hold That Woman! as 'Miles Hanover'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 28 1940
Poster of On the Spot
On the Spot
Dave O'Brien was 28 in On the Spot as 'Charlie'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 11 1940
Poster of Phantom Rancher
Phantom Rancher
Dave O'Brien was 27 in Phantom Rancher as 'Henchman Lucke'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 31 1940
Poster of Son of the Navy
Son of the Navy
Dave O'Brien was 27 in Son of the Navy as 'Nelson'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 30 1940
Poster of Isle Of Destiny
Isle Of Destiny
Dave O'Brien was 27 in Isle Of Destiny as 'Whitey - Navy Radio Man'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 08 1940
Poster of Murder on the Yukon
Murder on the Yukon
Dave O'Brien was 27 in Murder on the Yukon as 'Constable Kelly'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 25 1940
Poster of East Side Kids
East Side Kids
Dave O'Brien was 27 in East Side Kids as 'Knuckles Dolan'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 10 1940
Poster of Danger Ahead
Danger Ahead
Dave O'Brien was 27 in Danger Ahead as 'Corporal Kelly'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 22 1940
Poster of Yukon Flight
Yukon Flight
Dave O'Brien was 27 in Yukon Flight as 'Constable Kelly'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 02 1940
Poster of Crashing Thru
Crashing Thru
Dave O'Brien was 27 in Crashing Thru as 'Fred Chambers'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 11 1939
Poster of Buried Alive
Buried Alive
Dave O'Brien was 27 in Buried Alive as 'Carson'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 06 1939
Poster of Fighting Mad
Fighting Mad
Dave O'Brien was 27 in Fighting Mad as 'Constable Kelly'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 05 1939
Poster of Flaming Lead
Flaming Lead
Dave O'Brien was 27 in Flaming Lead as 'Frank Gordon'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 01 1939
Poster of Mutiny in the Big House
Mutiny in the Big House
Dave O'Brien was 27 in Mutiny in the Big House as 'Daniels'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 24 1939
Poster of On Your Toes
On Your Toes
Dave O'Brien was 27 in On Your Toes as 'Man in Audience'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 14 1939
Poster of The Arizona Kid
The Arizona Kid
Dave O'Brien was 27 in The Arizona Kid as 'Soldier'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 28 1939
Poster of The Fighting Renegade
The Fighting Renegade
Dave O'Brien was 27 in The Fighting Renegade as 'Dr. Jerry Leonard'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 31 1939
Poster of Daughter of the Tong
Daughter of the Tong
Dave O'Brien was 27 in Daughter of the Tong as 'Jerry Morgan'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 28 1939
Poster of New Frontier
New Frontier
Dave O'Brien was 27 in New Frontier as 'Jason Braddock'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 10 1939
Poster of Riders of the Sage
Riders of the Sage
Dave O'Brien was 27 in Riders of the Sage as 'Tom Martin'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 01 1939
Poster of Wyoming Outlaw
Wyoming Outlaw
Dave O'Brien was 27 in Wyoming Outlaw as 'Acacia Park Game Warden'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 27 1939
Poster of Undercover Agent
Undercover Agent
Dave O'Brien was 26 in Undercover Agent as 'Billiards Player'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 19 1939
Poster of Outlaws' Paradise
Outlaws' Paradise
Dave O'Brien was 26 in Outlaws' Paradise as 'Henchman Meggs'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 18 1939
Poster of Texas Wildcats
Texas Wildcats
Dave O'Brien was 26 in Texas Wildcats as 'Ed Arden'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 09 1939
Poster of Trigger Smith
Trigger Smith
Dave O'Brien was 26 in Trigger Smith as 'Duke'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 22 1939
Poster of Rollin' Westward
Rollin' Westward
Dave O'Brien was 26 in Rollin' Westward as 'Ranch hand Red'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 01 1939
Poster of Code of the Cactus
Code of the Cactus
Dave O'Brien was 26 in Code of the Cactus as 'Bob Swane'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 25 1939
Poster of Drifting Westward
Drifting Westward
Dave O'Brien was 26 in Drifting Westward as 'Henchman Trigger'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 25 1939
Poster of Water Rustlers
Water Rustlers
Dave O'Brien was 26 in Water Rustlers as 'Bob Lawson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 06 1939
Poster of Song of the Buckaroo
Song of the Buckaroo
Dave O'Brien was 26 in Song of the Buckaroo as 'Tex Alden'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 07 1938
Poster of Gun Packer
Gun Packer
Dave O'Brien was 26 in Gun Packer as 'Red Baker - Henchman'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 16 1938
Poster of Where the Buffalo Roam
Where the Buffalo Roam
Dave O'Brien was 26 in Where the Buffalo Roam as 'Jeff Gray'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 12 1938
Poster of Frontier Scout
Frontier Scout
Dave O'Brien was 26 in Frontier Scout as 'Steve Norris'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 16 1938
Poster of Starlight Over Texas
Starlight Over Texas
Dave O'Brien was 26 in Starlight Over Texas as 'Henchman'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 06 1938
Poster of Utah Trail
Utah Trail
Dave O'Brien was 26 in Utah Trail as 'Mason - Bookkeeper'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 12 1938
Poster of Man's Country
Man's Country
Dave O'Brien was 26 in Man's Country as 'Bat'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 06 1938
Poster of Tell Your Children
Tell Your Children
Dave O'Brien was 26 in Tell Your Children as 'Ralph'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 15 1938
Poster of The Singing Cowgirl
The Singing Cowgirl
Dave O'Brien was 26 in The Singing Cowgirl as 'Dick Williams'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 02 1938
Poster of Whirlwind Horseman
Whirlwind Horseman
Dave O'Brien was 25 in Whirlwind Horseman as 'Henchman Slade'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 29 1938
Poster of The Secret of Treasure Island
The Secret of Treasure Island
Dave O'Brien was 25 in The Secret of Treasure Island as 'Det. Jameson [Chs. 4-7]'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 17 1938
Poster of Born to Be Wild
Born to Be Wild
Dave O'Brien was 25 in Born to Be Wild as 'Trucker (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 16 1938
Poster of Million Dollar Racket
Million Dollar Racket
Dave O'Brien was 25 in Million Dollar Racket as 'Johnny Henessey'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 30 1937
Poster of Rough Riding Rhythm
Rough Riding Rhythm
Dave O'Brien was 25 in Rough Riding Rhythm as 'Detective Waters'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 14 1937
Poster of Brothers of the West
Brothers of the West
Dave O'Brien was 25 in Brothers of the West as 'Bart'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 29 1937
Poster of Lightnin' Crandall
Lightnin' Crandall
Dave O'Brien was 24 in Lightnin' Crandall as 'Tommy Shannon'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 24 1937
Poster of Wanted - A Master
Wanted - A Master
Dave O'Brien was 24 in Wanted - A Master as 'Dog's Master (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 26 1936
Poster of The Girl on the Front Page
The Girl on the Front Page
Dave O'Brien was 24 in The Girl on the Front Page as 'Nightclub Patron'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 26 1936
Poster of The Black Coin
The Black Coin
Dave O'Brien was 24 in The Black Coin as 'Terry Navarro'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 01 1936
Poster of The Adventures of Frank Merriwell
The Adventures of Frank Merriwell
Dave O'Brien was 23 in The Adventures of Frank Merriwell as 'George Baldwin'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 13 1936
Poster of Ship Cafe
Ship Cafe
Dave O'Brien was 23 in Ship Cafe as 'Young Man (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 09 1935
Poster of She Married Her Boss
She Married Her Boss
Dave O'Brien was 23 in She Married Her Boss as 'Shopper'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 19 1935
Poster of Welcome Home
Welcome Home
Dave O'Brien was 23 in Welcome Home as 'Stanley Phillips'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 09 1935
Poster of Woman Wanted
Woman Wanted
Dave O'Brien was 23 in Woman Wanted as 'Steve - Tap Dancer at Baxter's Party (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 02 1935
Poster of Doubting Thomas
Doubting Thomas
Dave O'Brien was 23 in Doubting Thomas as 'Member of Audience'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 10 1935
Poster of No More Ladies
No More Ladies
Dave O'Brien was 23 in No More Ladies as 'Party Guest (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 14 1935
Poster of Student Tour
Student Tour
Dave O'Brien was 22 in Student Tour as 'Student'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 05 1934
Poster of Gift of Gab
Gift of Gab
Dave O'Brien was 22 in Gift of Gab as 'Dancer (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 01 1934
Poster of We're Rich Again
We're Rich Again
Dave O'Brien was 22 in We're Rich Again as 'Pete (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 13 1934
Poster of Tomorrow's Children
Tomorrow's Children
Dave O'Brien was 22 in Tomorrow's Children as 'Interne (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 02 1934
Poster of Murder at the Vanities
Murder at the Vanities
Dave O'Brien was 21 in Murder at the Vanities
Movie Released: Fri, May 18 1934
Poster of Wonder Bar
Wonder Bar
Dave O'Brien was 21 in Wonder Bar as 'Chorus Boy (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 31 1934
Poster of Search for Beauty
Search for Beauty
Dave O'Brien was 21 in Search for Beauty as 'Talent Contestant (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 02 1934
Poster of Sitting Pretty
Sitting Pretty
Dave O'Brien was 21 in Sitting Pretty as 'Assistant Cameraman (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 23 1933
Poster of College Coach
College Coach
Dave O'Brien was 21 in College Coach as 'Student on Tennis Court (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 04 1933
Poster of One Man's Journey
One Man's Journey
Dave O'Brien was 21 in One Man's Journey as 'Dance Extra (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 31 1933
Poster of College Humor
College Humor
Dave O'Brien was 21 in College Humor as 'Student'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 05 1933
Poster of Pick-up
Pick-up
Dave O'Brien was 20 in Pick-up as 'Party Boy (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 24 1933
Poster of Rasputin and the Empress
Rasputin and the Empress
Dave O'Brien was 20 in Rasputin and the Empress as 'Soldier (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 23 1932
Poster of The Sign of the Cross
The Sign of the Cross
Dave O'Brien was 20 in The Sign of the Cross as 'Christian on Stairway (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 30 1932
Poster of Hot Saturday
Hot Saturday
Dave O'Brien was 20 in Hot Saturday as 'Party Guest (Uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 28 1932
Poster of 70,000 Witnesses
70,000 Witnesses
Dave O'Brien was 20 in 70,000 Witnesses as 'Football Player (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 09 1932
Poster of Roar of the Dragon
Roar of the Dragon
Dave O'Brien was 20 in Roar of the Dragon as 'Submarine Crewman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 08 1932
Poster of Is My Face Red?
Is My Face Red?
Dave O'Brien was 20 in Is My Face Red? as 'Chorus Boy (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 17 1932
Poster of Consolation Marriage
Consolation Marriage
Dave O'Brien was 19 in Consolation Marriage as 'Man Picking Up Stack of Newspapers (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 21 1931
Poster of Flying High
Flying High
Dave O'Brien was 19 in Flying High as 'Dancer (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 14 1931
Poster of Madam Satan
Madam Satan
Dave O'Brien was 18 in Madam Satan as 'Zeppelin Reveler'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 20 1930
Poster of Good News
Good News
Dave O'Brien was 18 in Good News as 'Student'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 22 1930
Poster of The Dawn Patrol
The Dawn Patrol
Dave O'Brien was 18 in The Dawn Patrol as 'Pilot (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 10 1930

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