Portrait of William J. O'Brien

William J. O'Brien

Born: Thu, Jan 31 1884
Birthplace: Massachusetts, USA

Death: Sat, Feb 14 1953
William J. O'Brien is 69 years old
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Poster of Earth vs. the Flying Saucers
Earth 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)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 04 1956
Poster of Everything I Have Is Yours
Everything I Have Is Yours
William J. O'Brien was 68 in Everything I Have Is Yours as 'Passerby on Street (Uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 31 1952
Poster of Horizons West
Horizons West
William J. O'Brien was 68 in Horizons West as 'Barfly (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 11 1952
Poster of O. Henry's Full House
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)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 07 1952
Poster of Something to Live For
Something to Live For
William J. O'Brien was 68 in Something to Live For as 'Bar Customer (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 07 1952
Poster of I'll See You in My Dreams
I'll See You in My Dreams
William J. O'Brien was 67 in I'll See You in My Dreams as 'Waiter (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 06 1951
Poster of The Racket
The Racket
William J. O'Brien was 67 in The Racket as 'Counterman / Short Order Cook (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 25 1951
Poster of Roadblock
Roadblock
William J. O'Brien was 67 in Roadblock as 'Waiter (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 17 1951
Poster of Hard, Fast and Beautiful
Hard, Fast and Beautiful
William J. O'Brien was 67 in Hard, Fast and Beautiful as 'Bartender (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 23 1951
Poster of Gambling House
Gambling House
William J. O'Brien was 66 in Gambling House as 'Stage Manager (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 27 1950
Poster of Frenchie
Frenchie
William J. O'Brien was 66 in Frenchie as 'Townsman (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 25 1950
Poster of Woman on the Run
Woman on the Run
William J. O'Brien was 66 in Woman on the Run as 'Waiter at Sullivan's Grotto (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 10 1950
Poster of Born to Be Bad
Born to Be Bad
William J. O'Brien was 66 in Born to Be Bad as 'Bartender at Charity Ball (Uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 28 1950
Poster of Outrage
Outrage
William J. O'Brien was 66 in Outrage as 'Man Drawing Shade in Window (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 27 1950
Poster of The Underworld Story
The Underworld Story
William J. O'Brien was 66 in The Underworld Story as 'Townsman on Street / In Coffee Shop (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 26 1950
Poster of The Secret Fury
The Secret Fury
William J. O'Brien was 66 in The Secret Fury as 'Wedding Guest (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 21 1950
Poster of Gun Crazy
Gun Crazy
William J. O'Brien was 65 in Gun Crazy as 'Customer at Sharpshooting Act (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 20 1950
Poster of Woman in Hiding
Woman in Hiding
William J. O'Brien was 65 in Woman in Hiding as 'Bus Passenger (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 06 1950
Poster of Holiday Affair
Holiday Affair
William J. O'Brien was 65 in Holiday Affair as 'Peanut Vendor (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 12 1949
Poster of A Dangerous Profession
A Dangerous Profession
William J. O'Brien was 65 in A Dangerous Profession
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 10 1949
Poster of Dancing in the Dark
Dancing in the Dark
William J. O'Brien was 65 in Dancing in the Dark as 'Waiter at Party'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 02 1949
Poster of Easy Living
Easy Living
William J. O'Brien was 65 in Easy Living as 'Vendor Eating Hot Dog (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 08 1949
Poster of It's a Great Feeling
It's a Great Feeling
William J. O'Brien was 65 in It's a Great Feeling as 'Saloon Waiter (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 01 1949
Poster of The Set-Up
The Set-Up
William J. O'Brien was 65 in The Set-Up as 'Pitchman (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 29 1949
Poster of The Accused
The Accused
William J. O'Brien was 64 in The Accused as 'Police Detective (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 12 1949
Poster of Joe Palooka in Winner Take All
Joe Palooka in Winner Take All
William J. O'Brien was 64 in Joe Palooka in Winner Take All as 'Fight Spetator'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 19 1948
Poster of The Noose Hangs High
The Noose Hangs High
William J. O'Brien was 64 in The Noose Hangs High as 'Passerby (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 05 1948
Poster of They Won't Believe Me
They Won't Believe Me
William J. O'Brien was 63 in They Won't Believe Me
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 16 1947
Poster of Ivy
Ivy
William J. O'Brien was 63 in Ivy as 'Bailiff (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 26 1947
Poster of The Locket
The Locket
William J. O'Brien was 62 in The Locket as 'Waiter at Bonner's Party (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 20 1946
Poster of Badman's Territory
Badman's Territory
William J. O'Brien was 62 in Badman's Territory as 'Man in Barber Chair (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 04 1946
Poster of The Blue Dahlia
The Blue Dahlia
William J. O'Brien was 62 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Man at Cavendish Apartments (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 16 1946
Poster of Deadline at Dawn
Deadline at Dawn
William J. O'Brien was 62 in Deadline at Dawn as 'Man (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 18 1946
Poster of The Falcon in San Francisco
The Falcon in San Francisco
William J. O'Brien was 61 in The Falcon in San Francisco as 'Train Passenger (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 20 1945
Poster of Flame of Barbary Coast
Flame of Barbary Coast
William J. O'Brien was 61 in Flame of Barbary Coast as 'Waiter'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 28 1945
Poster of The Invisible Man's Revenge
The Invisible Man's Revenge
William J. O'Brien was 60 in The Invisible Man's Revenge as 'Bettor in Pub (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 09 1944
Poster of Happy Land
Happy Land
William J. O'Brien was 59 in Happy Land as 'Chris (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 10 1943
Poster of Crazy House
Crazy House
William J. O'Brien was 59 in Crazy House as 'Bald Man'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 08 1943
Poster of Gildersleeve's Bad Day
Gildersleeve's Bad Day
William J. O'Brien was 59 in Gildersleeve's Bad Day as 'Juror (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 10 1943
Poster of This Land Is Mine
This Land Is Mine
William J. O'Brien was 59 in This Land Is Mine as 'Night Switchman'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 07 1943
Poster of I Wake Up Screaming
I Wake Up Screaming
William J. O'Brien was 57 in I Wake Up Screaming as 'Man hosing sidewalk (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 31 1941
Poster of Tom, Dick and Harry
Tom, Dick and Harry
William J. O'Brien was 57 in Tom, Dick and Harry as 'Bartender (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 13 1941
Poster of The Bank Dick
The Bank Dick
William J. O'Brien was 56 in The Bank Dick as 'Townsman Onlooker (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 29 1940
Poster of Phantom of Chinatown
Phantom of Chinatown
William J. O'Brien was 56 in Phantom of Chinatown as 'Extra in Audience at Benton's Lecture'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 18 1940
Poster of Triple Justice
Triple Justice
William J. O'Brien was 56 in Triple Justice as 'Tim - Proprietor'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 22 1940
Poster of Dance, Girl, Dance
Dance, Girl, Dance
William J. O'Brien was 56 in Dance, Girl, Dance as 'Burlesk House Spectator (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 30 1940
Poster of Stage to Chino
Stage to Chino
William J. O'Brien was 56 in Stage to Chino as 'Townsman in Saloon (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 26 1940
Poster of Mexican Spitfire
Mexican Spitfire
William J. O'Brien was 55 in Mexican Spitfire as 'Party Waiter'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 12 1940
Poster of Lucky Night
Lucky Night
William J. O'Brien was 55 in Lucky Night as 'Casino Gambler (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 05 1939
Poster of Zenobia
Zenobia
William J. O'Brien was 55 in Zenobia as 'Barker'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 21 1939
Poster of Silver on the Sage
Silver on the Sage
William J. O'Brien was 55 in Silver on the Sage as 'Card Player'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 31 1939
Poster of Tarnished Angel
Tarnished Angel
William J. O'Brien was 54 in Tarnished Angel as 'Extra Sitting Next to Cramer at Two Meetings'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 28 1938
Poster of Fugitives for a Night
Fugitives for a Night
William J. O'Brien was 54 in Fugitives for a Night as 'Bald Gambler'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 23 1938
Poster of Night Spot
Night Spot
William J. O'Brien was 54 in Night Spot as 'Counterman at Diner'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 25 1938
Poster of Portia on Trial
Portia on Trial
William J. O'Brien was 53 in Portia on Trial as 'Juror'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 08 1937
Poster of The Great O'Malley
The Great O'Malley
William J. O'Brien was 53 in The Great O'Malley as 'Man Whistling in Hospital Zone (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 13 1937
Poster of Great Guy
Great Guy
William J. O'Brien was 52 in Great Guy as 'Meat Clerk (Uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 01 1936
Poster of Hopalong Cassidy Returns
Hopalong Cassidy Returns
William J. O'Brien was 52 in Hopalong Cassidy Returns as 'Sandy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 16 1936
Poster of Mister Smarty
Mister Smarty
William J. O'Brien was 52 in Mister Smarty as 'Second Floor Polisher'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 15 1936
Poster of The Bridge of Sighs
The Bridge of Sighs
William J. O'Brien was 52 in The Bridge of Sighs as 'Juror (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 14 1936
Poster of Lilly Turner
Lilly Turner
William J. O'Brien was 49 in Lilly Turner as 'Man at Carnival (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 13 1933
Poster of Mr. Bride
Mr. Bride
William J. O'Brien was 48 in Mr. Bride as 'Musician'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 24 1932
Poster of The Soilers
The Soilers
William J. O'Brien was 48 in The Soilers as 'Bald Juror (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 29 1932
Poster of War Mamas
War Mamas
William J. O'Brien was 47 in War Mamas as 'Heinrich, General's Aide (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 14 1931
Poster of Hell Bound
Hell Bound
William J. O'Brien was 47 in Hell Bound as 'Bilmey'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 01 1931
Poster of The Mysterious Dr. Fu Manchu
The Mysterious Dr. Fu Manchu
William J. O'Brien was 45 in The Mysterious Dr. Fu Manchu
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 10 1929

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