William J. O'Brien: Movies & Filmography
- films
- 57
- on screen
- 1929–1956
William J. O'Brien's Career in Numbers
William J. O'Brien's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres William J. O'Brien works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Mysterious Dr. Fu Manchu (1929) to Earth vs. the Flying Saucers (1956), and the 1940s were the busiest decade.
William J. O'Brien Movies by Decade
- 1920s 1
- 1930s 13
- 1940s 27
- 1950s 16
The 1940s were William J. O'Brien's busiest decade, with 27 films.
William J. O'Brien Movies by Genre
- Drama 20
- Comedy 12
- Crime 6
- Western 4
- Mystery 4
- Thriller 3
- Action 2
- Romance 2
- Music 1
- Horror 1
Drama is the genre William J. O'Brien has worked in most, with 20 films, ahead of comedy (12).
William J. O'Brien Career Milestones
- First film
- The Mysterious Dr. Fu Manchu 1929
- Newest film
- Earth vs. the Flying Saucers 1956
William J. O'Brien Filmography: Every Movie
Every film William J. O'Brien is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
- 1956
Earth vs. the Flying Saucers as Radio Listener (archive footage) (uncredited) · Action - 1952
Everything I Have Is Yours as Passerby on Street (Uncredited) · Drama - 1952
Horizons West as Barfly (uncredited) · Western - 1952
O. Henry’s Full House as Hotel Clerk (segment "The Clarion Call") (uncredited) · Comedy - 1952
Something to Live For as Bar Customer (uncredited) · Drama - 1951
I’ll See You in My Dreams as Waiter (uncredited) · Drama - 1951
The Racket as Counterman / Short Order Cook (uncredited) · Crime - 1951
Hard, Fast and Beautiful as Bartender (uncredited) · Drama - 1950
Gambling House as Stage Manager (uncredited) · Drama - 1950
Frenchie as Townsman (uncredited) · Western - 1950
Woman on the Run as Waiter at Sullivan's Grotto (uncredited) · Thriller - 1950
Born to Be Bad as Bartender at Charity Ball (Uncredited) · Drama - 1950
Outrage as Man Drawing Shade in Window (uncredited) · Drama - 1950
The Underworld Story as Townsman on Street / In Coffee Shop (uncredited) · Drama - 1950
The Secret Fury as Wedding Guest (uncredited) · Crime - 1950
Woman in Hiding as Bus Passenger (uncredited) · Drama - 1949
A Dangerous Profession Mystery - 1949
Dancing in the Dark as Waiter at Party · Comedy - 1949
The Threat as Stage Doorman (uncredited) · Thriller - 1949
Easy Living as Vendor Eating Hot Dog (uncredited) · Drama - 1949
It’s a Great Feeling as Saloon Waiter (uncredited) · Music - 1949
The Set-Up as Pitchman (uncredited) · Drama - 1947
They Won’t Believe Me Drama - 1947
Ivy as Bailiff (uncredited) · Drama - 1946
The Locket as Waiter at Bonner's Party (uncredited) · Crime - 1946
Badman’s Territory as Man in Barber Chair (uncredited) · Action - 1946
The Blue Dahlia as Man at Cavendish Apartments (uncredited) · Mystery - 1946
Deadline at Dawn as Man (uncredited) · Romance - 1945
Johnny Angel as Bartender (uncredited) · Drama - 1945
The Falcon in San Francisco as Train Passenger (uncredited) · Mystery - 1945
Flame of Barbary Coast as Waiter · Romance - 1944
The Invisible Man’s Revenge as Bettor in Pub (uncredited) · Horror - 1943
Happy Land as Chris (uncredited) · Fantasy - 1943
Crazy House as Bald Man · Comedy - 1943
Gildersleeve’s Bad Day as Juror (uncredited) · Comedy - 1943
This Land Is Mine as Night Switchman · War - 1941
I Wake Up Screaming as Man hosing sidewalk (uncredited) · Mystery - 1941
Tom, Dick and Harry as Bartender (uncredited) · Comedy - 1940
The Bank Dick as Townsman Onlooker (uncredited) · Comedy - 1940
Phantom of Chinatown as Extra in Audience at Benton's Lecture · Crime - 1940
Triple Justice as Tim - Proprietor · Drama - 1940
Dance, Girl, Dance as Burlesk House Spectator (uncredited) · Drama - 1940
Mexican Spitfire as Party Waiter · Comedy - 1939
Lucky Night as Casino Gambler (uncredited) · Drama - 1939
Zenobia as Barker · Comedy - 1939
Silver on the Sage as Card Player · Western - 1938
Tarnished Angel as Extra Sitting Next to Cramer at Two Meetings · Drama - 1938
Night Spot as Counterman at Diner · Comedy - 1937
Portia on Trial as Juror · Crime - 1937
The Great O’Malley as Man Whistling in Hospital Zone (uncredited) · Drama - 1936
Great Guy as Meat Clerk (Uncredited) · Crime - 1936
Hopalong Cassidy Returns as Sandy · Western - 1933
Lilly Turner as Man at Carnival (uncredited) · Drama - 1932
Mr. Bride as Musician · Comedy - 1932
The Soilers as Bald Juror (uncredited) · Comedy - 1931
War Mamas as Heinrich, General's Aide (uncredited) · Comedy - 1929
The Mysterious Dr. Fu Manchu Thriller
Who William J. O'Brien Makes Movies With
The actors and directors William J. O'Brien shares the most films with. Irving Bacon comes first, with 7 films together, followed by Robert Ryan (6).
William J. O'Brien: Questions & Answers
How many movies William J. O'Brien has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has William J. O'Brien been in?
William J. O'Brien is credited on 57 films, from 1929 to 1956. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is William J. O'Brien's newest movie?
The most recent film on William J. O'Brien's filmography is Earth vs. the Flying Saucers (1956), in the role of Radio Listener (archive footage) (uncredited).
Who does William J. O'Brien work with most often?
William J. O'Brien shares the most films with Irving Bacon (7 films), Robert Ryan (6 films) and Joseph Crehan (4 films).
The Best William J. O'Brien Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 57 credits.
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