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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 The Fall Guy
The Fall Guy
Dave O'Brien was 43 in The Fall Guy as 'Director'.
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 'Screenplay, Director'.
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 'Story, Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1955
Poster of Film Antics
Film Antics
Dave O'Brien was 42 in Film Antics as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 08 1954
Poster of Out for Fun
Out for Fun
Dave O'Brien was 41 in Out for Fun as 'Director, Writer'.
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 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 10 1954
Poster of Ain't It Aggravatin'
Ain't It Aggravatin'
Dave O'Brien was 41 in Ain't It Aggravatin' as 'Director, Story'.
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 'Screenplay, Director, Story'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 05 1953
Poster of Cash Stashers
Cash Stashers
Dave O'Brien was 41 in Cash Stashers as 'Director, Story, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 29 1953
Poster of Dogs 'n Ducks
Dogs 'n Ducks
Dave O'Brien was 41 in Dogs 'n Ducks as 'Screenplay, Original Story'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 27 1953
Poster of The Mosconi Story
The Mosconi Story
Dave O'Brien was 40 in The Mosconi Story as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 07 1953
Poster of I Love Children, But!
I Love Children, But!
Dave O'Brien was 40 in I Love Children, But! as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 27 1952
Poster of Reducing
Reducing
Dave O'Brien was 39 in Reducing as 'Screenplay, Director, Original Story'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 22 1952
Poster of Musiquiz
Musiquiz
Dave O'Brien was 39 in Musiquiz as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 16 1952
Poster of Bargain Madness
Bargain Madness
Dave O'Brien was 39 in Bargain Madness as 'Writer, Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 04 1951
Poster of Camera Sleuth
Camera Sleuth
Dave O'Brien was 38 in Camera Sleuth as 'Writer, Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 28 1951
Poster of Wrong Way Butch
Wrong Way Butch
Dave O'Brien was 38 in Wrong Way Butch as 'Director, Original Story, Screenplay'.
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 'Director, Screenplay, Story'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 01 1950
Poster of Did'ja Know?
Did'ja Know?
Dave O'Brien was 37 in Did'ja Know? as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 06 1950
Poster of Crashing the Movies
Crashing the Movies
Dave O'Brien was 37 in Crashing the Movies as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 28 1950
Poster of Pest Control
Pest Control
Dave O'Brien was 37 in Pest Control as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 14 1950
Poster of We Can Dream, Can't We?
We Can Dream, Can't We?
Dave O'Brien was 37 in We Can Dream, Can't We? as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 03 1949
Poster of Those Good Old Days
Those Good Old Days
Dave O'Brien was 36 in Those Good Old Days as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 16 1949
Poster of Super Cue Men
Super Cue Men
Dave O'Brien was 36 in Super Cue Men as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 29 1949
Poster of Let's Cogitate
Let's Cogitate
Dave O'Brien was 36 in Let's Cogitate as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 25 1948
Poster of Ice Aces
Ice Aces
Dave O'Brien was 36 in Ice Aces as 'Writer, Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 06 1948
Poster of Just Suppose
Just Suppose
Dave O'Brien was 36 in Just Suppose as 'Director, Writer'.
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 'Director, Writer'.
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 'Screenplay, Director, Original Story'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 07 1948
Poster of Bowling Tricks
Bowling Tricks
Dave O'Brien was 35 in Bowling Tricks as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 10 1948
Poster of Have You Ever Wondered?
Have You Ever Wondered?
Dave O'Brien was 35 in Have You Ever Wondered? as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 13 1947
Poster of Neighbor Pests
Neighbor Pests
Dave O'Brien was 34 in Neighbor Pests as 'Director'.
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 'Story, Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 05 1947
Poster of Early Sports Quiz: What's Your I.Q. No. 13
Early Sports Quiz: What's Your I.Q. No. 13
Dave O'Brien was 34 in Early Sports Quiz: What's Your I.Q. No. 13 as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 01 1947
Poster of Diamond Demon
Diamond Demon
Dave O'Brien was 34 in Diamond Demon as 'Writer, Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 01 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 'Director, Screenplay, Story'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 07 1946
Poster of Sure Cures
Sure Cures
Dave O'Brien was 34 in Sure Cures as 'Writer, Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 02 1946
Poster of Treasures from Trash
Treasures from Trash
Dave O'Brien was 34 in Treasures from Trash as 'Screenplay, Director'.
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 'Writer, Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 18 1946
Poster of The Iron Claw
The Iron Claw
Dave O'Brien was 29 in The Iron Claw as 'Stunts'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 15 1941
Poster of Sky Raiders
Sky Raiders
Dave O'Brien was 28 in Sky Raiders as 'Stunts'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 08 1941
Poster of The Spider's Web
The Spider's Web
Dave O'Brien was 26 in The Spider's Web as 'Stunts'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 21 1938

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