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William Joseph Patrick O'Brien ( Irish: Pádraig Ó Briain; November 11, 1899 – October 15, 1983) was an American film actor with more than 100 screen credits. Of Irish descent, he often played Irish and Irish-American characters and was referred to as "Hollywood's Irishman in Residence" in the press.
Pat O'Brien excelled in roles as beneficent men but could also give convincing performances as wise guys or con artists. He was a most popular film star during the 1930s and 1940s. Over almost five decades, he co-starred in nine films with Cagney, including his own screen swansong, Ragtime (1981).
Pat O'Brien excelled in roles as beneficent men but could also give convincing performances as wise guys or con artists. He was a most popular film star during the 1930s and 1940s. Over almost five decades, he co-starred in nine films with Cagney, including his own screen swansong, Ragtime (1981).
A crusading newspaper editor tricks his retiring star reporter into covering one last case. Director Lewis Milestone Stars Adolphe Menjou Pat O'Brien Mary Brian. Hildy Johnson. 3. Personal Maid. 1931 1h 14m. 6.2 (89) Rate.
Pat O’Brien (born William Joseph Patrick O'Brien) was an American stage, screen, radio, and television actor. He was a star during the first several years of his film career, the height of his popularity being during the 1930s and 1940s.
Oct 16, 1983 · Pat O'Brien, the actor who played policemen, priests and the Notre Dame coach Knute Rockne opposite Ronald Reagan's portrayal of a dying football player, ''the...
William Joseph Patrick O'Brien ( Irish: Pádraig Ó Briain; November 11, 1899 – October 15, 1983) was an American film actor with more than 100 screen credits. Of Irish descent, he often played Irish and Irish-American characters and was referred to as "Hollywood's Irishman in Residence" in the press.
Pat O’Brien ( William Joseph Patrick O'Brien; November 11, 1899 – October 15, 1983) was an American movie, radio, and stage actor. He won a Daytime Emmy Award during his career. O'Brien was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He began acting in 1920. He appeared in over 100 movies.
A veteran Irish-American lead and character player, Pat O'Brien is best known as one of the cynical reporters in the sterling first screen version of the Broadway play, "The Front Page" (1931), the title role (opposite Ronald Reagan) in "Knute Rockne--All American" (1940) and as Jimmy Cagney's clerical confidante in "Angels With Dirty Faces" ...
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Oct 15, 1983 · Veteran actor Pat O'Brien, who often played a fast-talking Irish charmer and starred with Ronald Reagan in 'Knute Rockne, All American,' died of a heart attack Saturday. He was 83.
