Portrait of O.Z. Whitehead

O.Z. Whitehead

Bio: American character actor of rather bizarre range, a member of the so-called John Ford Stock Company. Originally a New York stage actor of some repute, Whitehead entered films in the 1930s
Born: Wed, Mar 01 1911
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA

Death: Wed, Jul 29 1998
O.Z. Whitehead is 87 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of The Lion in Winter
The Lion in Winter
O.Z. Whitehead was 57 in The Lion in Winter as 'Bishop of Durham'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 30 1968
Poster of Summer Magic
Summer Magic
O.Z. Whitehead was 52 in Summer Magic as 'Mr. Perkins'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 07 1963
Poster of Panic in Year Zero!
Panic in Year Zero!
O.Z. Whitehead was 51 in Panic in Year Zero! as 'Hogan'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 05 1962
Poster of The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance
O.Z. Whitehead was 51 in The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance as 'Herbert Carruthers'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 13 1962
Poster of Two Rode Together
Two Rode Together
O.Z. Whitehead was 50 in Two Rode Together as 'Lt. Whitehead'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 24 1961
Poster of The Horse Soldiers
The Horse Soldiers
O.Z. Whitehead was 48 in The Horse Soldiers as 'Otis 'Hoppy' Hopkins'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 11 1959
Poster of The Last Hurrah
The Last Hurrah
O.Z. Whitehead was 47 in The Last Hurrah as 'Norman Cass Jr.'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 31 1958
Poster of Rally 'Round the Flag, Boys!
Rally 'Round the Flag, Boys!
O.Z. Whitehead was 47 in Rally 'Round the Flag, Boys! as 'Isaac Goodpasture'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 23 1958
Poster of The Body Beautiful
The Body Beautiful
O.Z. Whitehead was 42 in The Body Beautiful as 'Oscar Blunt'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 10 1953
Poster of Beware, My Lovely
Beware, My Lovely
O.Z. Whitehead was 41 in Beware, My Lovely as 'Mr. Franks'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 29 1952
Poster of The San Francisco Story
The San Francisco Story
O.Z. Whitehead was 41 in The San Francisco Story as 'Alfey, '.
Movie Released: Sun, May 11 1952
Poster of For Men Only
For Men Only
O.Z. Whitehead was 40 in For Men Only as 'Prof. Bixby'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 11 1952
Poster of FBI Girl
FBI Girl
O.Z. Whitehead was 40 in FBI Girl as 'Chauncey'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 04 1951
Poster of Journey Into Light
Journey Into Light
O.Z. Whitehead was 40 in Journey Into Light as 'Lippy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 28 1951
Poster of Comin' Round the Mountain
Comin' Round the Mountain
O.Z. Whitehead was 40 in Comin' Round the Mountain as 'Zeke'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 26 1951
Poster of The Hoodlum
The Hoodlum
O.Z. Whitehead was 40 in The Hoodlum as 'Breckenridge'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 05 1951
Poster of The Scarf
The Scarf
O.Z. Whitehead was 40 in The Scarf as 'Whoopie'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 06 1951
Poster of Ma and Pa Kettle
Ma and Pa Kettle
O.Z. Whitehead was 38 in Ma and Pa Kettle as 'Mr. Billings'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 01 1949
Poster of A Song Is Born
A Song Is Born
O.Z. Whitehead was 37 in A Song Is Born as 'Professor Oddly'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 19 1948
Poster of Road House
Road House
O.Z. Whitehead was 37 in Road House as 'Arthur'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 22 1948
Poster of The Romance of Rosy Ridge
The Romance of Rosy Ridge
O.Z. Whitehead was 36 in The Romance of Rosy Ridge as 'Ninny Nat'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 04 1947
Poster of My Brother Talks to Horses
My Brother Talks to Horses
O.Z. Whitehead was 35 in My Brother Talks to Horses as 'Mr. Puddy'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 04 1947
Poster of The Grapes of Wrath
The Grapes of Wrath
O.Z. Whitehead was 29 in The Grapes of Wrath as 'Al Joad'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 15 1940
Poster of The Scoundrel
The Scoundrel
O.Z. Whitehead was 24 in The Scoundrel as 'Calhoun'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 30 1935

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 Hazel
Hazel
O.Z. Whitehead was 50+ in Hazel
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 28 1961
Poster of Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
O.Z. Whitehead was 47+ in Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 06 1958
Poster of Perry Mason
Perry Mason
O.Z. Whitehead was 46+ in Perry Mason as 'Harry Beacom'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 21 1957
Poster of Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
O.Z. Whitehead was 44+ in Alfred Hitchcock Presents as 'Mr. Newton, Simms'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 02 1955
Poster of Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke
O.Z. Whitehead was 44+ in Gunsmoke as 'Hank Blenis'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 10 1955
Poster of Cavalcade of America
Cavalcade of America
O.Z. Whitehead was 41+ in Cavalcade of America
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 01 1952
Poster of Suspense
Suspense
O.Z. Whitehead was 37+ in Suspense as 'George Vance'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 06 1949
Poster of Studio One
Studio One
O.Z. Whitehead was 37+ in Studio One as 'Peter Kovalesky'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 07 1948