Actor
Frank O'Connor: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 180
- as director
- 1
- on screen
- 1925–2012
- box office
- $18.9K
Biggest hits
The Best Frank O'Connor Movies
The films of Frank O'Connor that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Twentieth Century (1934) leads with $10.1K. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
Career at a glance
Frank O'Connor's Career in Numbers
Frank O'Connor's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Frank O'Connor works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Free to Love (1925) to Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn (2012), and the 1930s were the busiest decade.
Frank O'Connor Movies by Decade
- 1920s 1
- 1930s 78
- 1940s 77
- 1950s 22
- 2010s 1
The 1930s were Frank O'Connor's busiest decade, with 78 films.
Frank O'Connor Movies by Genre
- Drama 37
- Comedy 33
- Crime 26
- Mystery 16
- Romance 15
- Western 14
- Thriller 9
- Action 8
- Adventure 5
- War 5
Drama is the genre Frank O'Connor has worked in most, with 37 films, ahead of comedy (33).
Frank O'Connor Career Milestones
- First film
- Free to Love 1925
- Biggest box office hit
- Twentieth Century $10.1K worldwide
- Newest film
- Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn 2012
180 credits
Frank O'Connor Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Frank O'Connor is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 1 as director and 178 as actor. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
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Movies Directed by Frank O'Connor
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Frank O'Connor Movies as an Actor
178- 2012
Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn as Janitor Beamish · Monsters - 1957
Decision at Sundown as Townsman in Church · Western - 1955
A Lawless Street as Townsman (uncredited) · Western - 1955
Women’s Prison Drama - 1953
The Blue Gardenia as Passerby (uncredited) · Mystery - 1952
Angel Face as Bailiff (uncredited) · Crime - 1952
Carrie as Hotel Waiter (uncredited) · Drama - 1952
Scandal Sheet as Newspaperman (uncredited) · Thriller - 1951
Man in the Saddle Western - 1951
The Stooge as Sidewalk Passerby (uncredited) · Drama - 1951
The Blue Veil as Train Conductor (Uncredited) · Drama - 1951
Here Comes the Groom as Wedding Guest (uncredited) · Music - 1951
Mysterious Island as Confederate Officer · Sci-Fi - 1951
Lost Planet Airmen as Old Watchman · Sci-Fi - 1951
Gunplay as Dan, the station agent · Western - 1951
The Strange Door Thriller - 1951
The Texas Rangers Western - 1951
Hollywood Story as Policeman (uncredited) · Mystery - 1951
Gasoline Alley as Minister (uncredited) · Comedy - 1950
The Invisible Monster as Chemical Truck Cop [Ch. 5 bit] · Crime - 1950
Rock Island Trail as Army Lieutenant · Western - 1950
Mule Train as Bystander (uncredited) · Western - 1950
Woman in Hiding as Conventioneer (uncredited) · Drama - 1949
Chinatown at Midnight Mystery - 1949
All the King’s Men as Party Guest (uncredited) · Drama - 1949
Mr. Soft Touch as Used Car Salesman (Uncredited) · Crime - 1949
The Great Sinner as Gambling Casino Patron (uncredited) · Romance - 1949
King of the Rocket Men as Warehouse Guard · Adventure - 1949
The Stratton Story as Baseball Fan · Drama - 1949
Ghost of Zorro as Doctor - Ch. 8 · Adventure - 1949
Riders of the Whistling Pines as Man on Coroner's Jury (uncredited) · Action - 1949
Shockproof as Policeman at Hospital (Uncredited) · Thriller - 1948
Wake of the Red Witch as Old Seaman · Drama - 1948
Congo Bill as Frank · Action - 1948
Moonrise Drama - 1948
Feudin’, Fussin’ and A-Fightin’ as Townsman at Dance (uncredited) · Comedy - 1948
Who Killed Doc Robbin? as Squad Car Cop (uncredited) · Crime - 1947
Secret Beyond the Door as Train Conductor (uncredited) · Mystery - 1947
Desperate as Train Conductor (uncredited) · Thriller - 1947
Dick Tracy’s Dilemma as Cop in Squad Car (uncredited) · Crime - 1947
The Egg and I as Reveler at Country Dance (Uncredited) · Romance - 1947
Shoot to Kill as Deputy Clem Sparks · Crime - 1946
Stagecoach to Denver as Taylor · Western - 1946
The Brute Man as Policeman at Helen's Apartment (uncredited) · Crime - 1946
Badman’s Territory as Townsman (uncredited) · Action - 1946
Night Editor as Detective Andy (Uncredited) · Crime - 1946
Mr. Noisy as (uncredited) · Comedy - 1946
Strange Impersonation as Doctor at Nora's Presentation (uncredited) · Romance - 1945
Getting Gertie’s Garter as Board Member (uncredited) · Comedy - 1945
Hold That Blonde! as Man Outside Theater (uncredited) · Comedy - 1945
Fallen Angel as Man at Madley's Show (uncredited) · Crime - 1945
Lady on a Train Romance Worldwide box office: $34 - 1945
The Vampire’s Ghost as Sailor · Horror - 1945
The Picture of Dorian Gray as Selby Estate Butler (uncredited) · Horror - 1945
I Love a Mystery as Jason 'Pegleg' Anderson (Uncredited) · Mystery - 1945
A Song to Remember as Guest at Duke of Orleans (uncredited) · Romance - 1944
The Missing Juror as Train Conductor (Uncredited) · Mystery - 1944
Youth Runs Wild as Police Officer Martin (uncredited) · Drama - 1944
In Society as Policeman at Winthrop Home (uncredited) · Comedy - 1944
The Falcon in Mexico as Officer Hoffman (uncredited) · Mystery - 1943
Northern Pursuit as Train Station Passenger (uncredited) · Drama - 1943
False Colors as Rancher-Party Guest · Western - 1943
Dangerous Blondes as Mailman (uncredited) · Drama - 1943
Passport to Suez as Wembley Agent · Crime - 1943
Don’t Be a Sucker! War - 1943
Gildersleeve’s Bad Day as Car 41 Police Officer (uncredited) · Comedy - 1943
This Land Is Mine as Juror · War - 1943
The Moon Is Down as Villager in Pub (uncredited) · War - 1942
Quiet Please, Murder as Guard in Library · Crime - 1942
X Marks the Spot as Policeman (uncredited) · Mystery - 1942
The Talk of the Town as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited) · Drama - 1942
The Big Street as Police Captain at Tunnel (Uncredited) · Romance - 1942
In Old California as Bystander on Riverboat · Action - 1942
The Falcon Takes Over as Desk Sergeant (Uncredited) · Mystery - 1942
The Mystery of Marie Roget Crime - 1942
Mr. Wise Guy as Reformatory Guard (uncredited) · Drama - 1942
A Date with the Falcon as Policeman at Accident (uncredited) · Crime - 1941
Steel Against the Sky as Rocky's Crew Member (uncredited) · Adventure - 1941
All-American Co-Ed as Policeman · Comedy - 1941
The Gay Falcon as Policeman in Street (uncredited) · Mystery - 1941
Honky Tonk as Train Conductor #1 (uncredited) · Crime - 1941
Bad Man of Deadwood as Townsman · Western - 1941
Lady Scarface as Detective Frank · Crime - 1941
Nevada City as Townsman · Western - 1941
Robbers of the Range as Jury Foreman (uncredited) · Western - 1941
Roar of the Press as Police Lieutenant Jim Hall · Drama - 1941
Man-Made Monster as Detective · Sci-Fi - 1940
The Green Hornet Strikes Again! as Police Patrolman · Action - 1940
Ellery Queen, Master Detective as Ambulance Driver (uncredited) · Mystery - 1940
Little Nellie Kelly as Irish Crony in Pub (uncredited) · Comedy - 1940
Christmas in July as Juror (uncredited) · Romance Worldwide box office: $471 - 1940
Third Finger, Left Hand as Man at Railroad Station · Comedy - 1940
Triple Justice as Doctor · Drama - 1940
Young People as Farmer at Town Hall Meeting (uncredited) · Drama - 1940
Flowing Gold as Detective Taking Johnny (uncredited) · Drama - 1940
Stranger on the Third Floor as Policeman (uncredited) · Thriller - 1940
I Love You Again as Taxi Driver (uncredited) · Romance - 1940
Millionaires in Prison as Frank, Prison Guard (uncredited) · Crime - 1940
Adventures of Red Ryder as RR Board Member · Action - 1940
The Invisible Man Returns as Constable at Coal Train (uncredited) · Sci-Fi - 1939
Buried Alive as Guard · Drama - 1939
The Housekeeper’s Daughter as Policeman · Comedy - 1939
Smashing the Money Ring as Superior Court Guard (uncredited) · Action - 1939
The Day the Bookies Wept as Railbird Race Spectator (uncredited) · Comedy - 1939
Full Confession as Work Guard (uncredited) · Drama - 1939
Dick Tracy’s G-Men as Army Captain · Action - 1939
Each Dawn I Die as Guard in Movie Room (uncredited) · Drama - 1939
The Night Riders as Washington Telegraph Operator · History - 1939
East Side of Heaven as Detective (uncredited) · Family - 1939
Silver on the Sage as Jury Foreman · Western - 1939
Let Us Live as Detective (uncredited) · Thriller - 1939
The Saint Strikes Back as Policeman with Cullis (Uncredited) · Crime - 1939
You Can’t Cheat an Honest Man as Cop with Judge (uncredited) · Comedy - 1938
Red River Range as Photographer (uncredited) · Western - 1938
Comet Over Broadway as Officer Bringing Bill to Prison (uncredited) · Romance - 1938
Sunset Murder Case as Detective Sergeant Tom O'Connor · Drama - 1938
A Man to Remember as Man at Hospital Dedication (uncredited) · Romance - 1938
The Saint in New York as Court Bailiff (Uncredited) · Crime - 1938
Alexander’s Ragtime Band as Officer in Army Show Audience (uncredited) · Drama - 1938
The Girl of the Golden West as Stagecoach Passenger · Romance - 1938
Maid’s Night Out as Police Sergeant (uncredited) · Comedy - 1938
Night Spot as Nightclub Doorman · Comedy - 1938
Double Danger as Seated Policeman (uncredited) · Crime - 1937
She’s Got Everything as White-Haired Creditor · Comedy - 1937
The Adventurous Blonde as Policeman (uncredited) · Romance - 1937
Night Club Scandal as Alcott · Thriller - 1937
The Wrong Road as Man at Auction (uncredited) · Crime - 1937
Forty Naughty Girls as Stage Manager · Comedy - 1937
Back in Circulation as News Office Worker (uncredited) · Drama - 1937
Topper as Sea Breeze Hotel Doorman (uncredited) · Comedy - 1937
A Day at the Races as Racetrack Guard (uncredited) · Comedy - 1937
Parnell as Irish Party Member · Drama - 1937
They Gave Him a Gun as Bailiff (uncredited) · Crime - 1937
Dangerous Number as Ship's Officer · Romance - 1936
The Mandarin Mystery as Detective · Mystery - 1936
Three Smart Girls as Policeman at Police Station · Comedy - 1936
College Holiday as Conductor · Comedy - 1936
Great Guy as Detective (Uncredited) · Crime - 1936
The President’s Mystery as Detective (uncredited) · Thriller - 1936
To Mary - with Love as Conductor · Drama - 1936
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town as Train Conductor (uncredited) · Romance Worldwide box office: $8.36K - 1936
Murder at Glen Athol as Detective McGurn (uncredited) · Mystery - 1936
Tell Your Children as Jury Foreman (uncredited) · Drama - 1935
Dangerous Drama - 1935
Rendezvous as Officer (uncredited) · War - 1935
Woman Wanted as Policeman (uncredited) · Crime - 1935
Broadway Gondolier as Majordomo Directing Cabs · Comedy - 1935
The Glass Key as Frank McLaughlin (uncredited) · Thriller - 1935
No More Ladies as Joe Williams' Bartender (uncredited) · Comedy - 1935
The Mystery Man as Train Depot Waiter (uncredited) · Mystery - 1935
Buried Loot as Court Clerk (uncredited) · Drama - 1935
Clive of India as Counting Clerk · Adventure - 1934
Broadway Bill as Reporter (uncredited) · Comedy - 1934
The Merry Widow as Soldier with Exhibit 2 · Comedy - 1934
Kentucky Kernels as Police Officer · Comedy - 1934
Their Big Moment as Detective (uncredited) · Comedy - 1934
Bachelor Bait as William's Boss (uncredited) · Comedy - 1934
Hat, Coat and Glove as Police Sgt. Whalen (uncredited) · Drama - 1934
The Defense Rests as Minor Role · Crime - 1934
Twentieth Century as Stagehand (uncredited) · Romance Worldwide box office: $10.1K - 1934
The Crime of Helen Stanley as Ballistic Expert · Crime - 1934
Whirlpool as Sheriff (uncredited) · Crime - 1934
Roast-Beef and Movies as Studio President (uncredited) · Comedy - 1933
Mr. Skitch as Roulette Table Staff · Adventure - 1933
The Chief as Customer Wanting Hat · Comedy - 1933
Meet the Baron as Stable Boss (uncredited) · Comedy - 1933
Stage Mother as Man at Gangplank (uncredited) · Drama - 1933
The Mayor of Hell as Cop in Court (uncredited) · Drama - 1933
The Gay Nighties as Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited) · Comedy - 1933
Elmer, the Great as Game Spectator (uncredited) · Comedy - 1933
Parachute Jumper as Detective with Lt. Coffey (uncredited) · Drama - 1933
Just Around the Corner as Sears' Colleague (uncredited) - 1932
20,000 Years in Sing Sing as Cell Guard (uncredited) · Drama - 1932
The Death Kiss as Tom · Mystery - 1932
Three on a Match as Telegraph Operator (uncredited) · Drama - 1932
The Lost Squadron as Officer (uncredited) · War - 1931
Ladies’ Man as News clerk · Drama - 1930
Shadow of the Law as Undetermined Role · Mystery
Frank O'Connor in Documentaries & Specials
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Works with
Who Frank O'Connor Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Frank O'Connor shares the most films with. Irving Bacon comes first, with 14 films together, followed by Charles Halton (11).
FAQ
Frank O'Connor: Questions & Answers
How many movies Frank O'Connor has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Frank O'Connor been in?
Frank O'Connor is credited on 180 films, from 1925 to 2012. 178 of them as an actor and 1 as a director. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Frank O'Connor's highest-grossing movie?
Twentieth Century (1934) is Frank O'Connor's biggest box office hit, with $10.1K worldwide, ahead of Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936) ($8.36K). Across every film with box office figures, Frank O'Connor's movies have made $18.9K.
Frank O'Connor's biggest hits What is Frank O'Connor's newest movie?
The most recent film on Frank O'Connor's filmography is Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn (2012), in the role of Janitor Beamish.
Who does Frank O'Connor work with most often?
Frank O'Connor shares the most films with Irving Bacon (14 films), Charles Halton (11 films) and James Flavin (10 films).
The Best Frank O'Connor Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 180 credits.
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