Movies (Acting Roles)
Sorted by Release DateEarth vs. the Flying Saucers
William J. O'Brien would have been no older than
69 in Earth vs. the Flying Saucers
as 'Radio Listener (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Wed, Jul 04 1956
Everything I Have Is Yours
William J. O'Brien was
68 in Everything I Have Is Yours
as 'Passerby on Street (Uncredited)'.
Fri, Oct 31 1952
O. Henry's Full House
William J. O'Brien was
68 in O. Henry's Full House
as 'Hotel Clerk (segment "The Clarion Call") (uncredited)'.
Thu, Aug 07 1952
Something to Live For
William J. O'Brien was
68 in Something to Live For
as 'Bar Customer (uncredited)'.
Fri, Mar 07 1952
I'll See You in My Dreams
William J. O'Brien was
67 in I'll See You in My Dreams
as 'Waiter (uncredited)'.
Thu, Dec 06 1951
The Racket
William J. O'Brien was
67 in The Racket
as 'Counterman / Short Order Cook (uncredited)'.
Thu, Oct 25 1951
Hard, Fast and Beautiful
William J. O'Brien was
67 in Hard, Fast and Beautiful
as 'Bartender (uncredited)'.
Wed, May 23 1951
Gambling House
William J. O'Brien was
66 in Gambling House
as 'Stage Manager (uncredited)'.
Wed, Dec 27 1950
Woman on the Run
William J. O'Brien was
66 in Woman on the Run
as 'Waiter at Sullivan's Grotto (uncredited)'.
Fri, Nov 10 1950
Born to Be Bad
William J. O'Brien was
66 in Born to Be Bad
as 'Bartender at Charity Ball (Uncredited)'.
Thu, Sep 28 1950
Outrage
William J. O'Brien was
66 in Outrage
as 'Man Drawing Shade in Window (uncredited)'.
Wed, Sep 27 1950
The Underworld Story
William J. O'Brien was
66 in The Underworld Story
as 'Townsman on Street / In Coffee Shop (uncredited)'.
Wed, Jul 26 1950
The Secret Fury
William J. O'Brien was
66 in The Secret Fury
as 'Wedding Guest (uncredited)'.
Tue, Feb 21 1950
Gun Crazy
William J. O'Brien was
65 in Gun Crazy
as 'Customer at Sharpshooting Act (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jan 20 1950
Woman in Hiding
William J. O'Brien was
65 in Woman in Hiding
as 'Bus Passenger (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jan 06 1950
Holiday Affair
William J. O'Brien was
65 in Holiday Affair
as 'Peanut Vendor (uncredited)'.
Mon, Dec 12 1949
Dancing in the Dark
William J. O'Brien was
65 in Dancing in the Dark
as 'Waiter at Party'.
Fri, Dec 02 1949
Easy Living
William J. O'Brien was
65 in Easy Living
as 'Vendor Eating Hot Dog (uncredited)'.
Sat, Oct 08 1949
It's a Great Feeling
William J. O'Brien was
65 in It's a Great Feeling
as 'Saloon Waiter (uncredited)'.
Mon, Aug 01 1949
The Accused
William J. O'Brien was
64 in The Accused
as 'Police Detective (uncredited)'.
Wed, Jan 12 1949
Joe Palooka in Winner Take All
William J. O'Brien was
64 in Joe Palooka in Winner Take All
as 'Fight Spetator'.
Sun, Sep 19 1948
The Noose Hangs High
William J. O'Brien was
64 in The Noose Hangs High
as 'Passerby (uncredited)'.
Mon, Apr 05 1948
Badman's Territory
William J. O'Brien was
62 in Badman's Territory
as 'Man in Barber Chair (uncredited)'.
Sat, May 04 1946
The Blue Dahlia
William J. O'Brien was
62 in The Blue Dahlia
as 'Man at Cavendish Apartments (uncredited)'.
Tue, Apr 16 1946
Deadline at Dawn
William J. O'Brien was
62 in Deadline at Dawn
as 'Man (uncredited)'.
Mon, Mar 18 1946
The Falcon in San Francisco
William J. O'Brien was
61 in The Falcon in San Francisco
as 'Train Passenger (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jul 20 1945
Flame of Barbary Coast
William J. O'Brien was
61 in Flame of Barbary Coast
as 'Waiter'.
Mon, May 28 1945
The Invisible Man's Revenge
William J. O'Brien was
60 in The Invisible Man's Revenge
as 'Bettor in Pub (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jun 09 1944
Gildersleeve's Bad Day
William J. O'Brien was
59 in Gildersleeve's Bad Day
as 'Juror (uncredited)'.
Mon, May 10 1943
This Land Is Mine
William J. O'Brien was
59 in This Land Is Mine
as 'Night Switchman'.
Fri, May 07 1943
I Wake Up Screaming
William J. O'Brien was
57 in I Wake Up Screaming
as 'Man hosing sidewalk (uncredited)'.
Fri, Oct 31 1941
Tom, Dick and Harry
William J. O'Brien was
57 in Tom, Dick and Harry
as 'Bartender (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jun 13 1941
The Bank Dick
William J. O'Brien was
56 in The Bank Dick
as 'Townsman Onlooker (uncredited)'.
Fri, Nov 29 1940
Phantom of Chinatown
William J. O'Brien was
56 in Phantom of Chinatown
as 'Extra in Audience at Benton's Lecture'.
Mon, Nov 18 1940
Dance, Girl, Dance
William J. O'Brien was
56 in Dance, Girl, Dance
as 'Burlesk House Spectator (uncredited)'.
Fri, Aug 30 1940
Stage to Chino
William J. O'Brien was
56 in Stage to Chino
as 'Townsman in Saloon (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jul 26 1940
Lucky Night
William J. O'Brien was
55 in Lucky Night
as 'Casino Gambler (uncredited)'.
Fri, May 05 1939
Tarnished Angel
William J. O'Brien was
54 in Tarnished Angel
as 'Extra Sitting Next to Cramer at Two Meetings'.
Fri, Oct 28 1938
Fugitives for a Night
William J. O'Brien was
54 in Fugitives for a Night
as 'Bald Gambler'.
Fri, Sep 23 1938
The Great O'Malley
William J. O'Brien was
53 in The Great O'Malley
as 'Man Whistling in Hospital Zone (uncredited)'.
Sat, Feb 13 1937
Hopalong Cassidy Returns
William J. O'Brien was
52 in Hopalong Cassidy Returns
as 'Sandy'.
Fri, Oct 16 1936
The Bridge of Sighs
William J. O'Brien was
52 in The Bridge of Sighs
as 'Juror (uncredited)'.
Fri, Feb 14 1936
Lilly Turner
William J. O'Brien was
49 in Lilly Turner
as 'Man at Carnival (uncredited)'.
Sat, May 13 1933
War Mamas
William J. O'Brien was
47 in War Mamas
as 'Heinrich, General's Aide (uncredited)'.
Sat, Nov 14 1931
The Mysterious Dr. Fu Manchu
William J. O'Brien was
45 in The Mysterious Dr. Fu Manchu
Sat, Aug 10 1929
TV Shows (Acting Roles)
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