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William J. O'Brien, actor
Actor

William J. O'Brien: Movies & Filmography

films
57
on screen
1929–1956
Career at a glance

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

  1. 1920s 1
  2. 1930s 13
  3. 1940s 27
  4. 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

57 credits

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.

  1. 1956 Earth vs. the Flying Saucers (1956) movie poster Earth vs. the Flying Saucers as Radio Listener (archive footage) (uncredited) · Action
  2. 1952 Everything I Have Is Yours (1952) movie poster Everything I Have Is Yours as Passerby on Street (Uncredited) · Drama
  3. 1952 Horizons West (1952) movie poster Horizons West as Barfly (uncredited) · Western
  4. 1952 O. Henry’s Full House (1952) movie poster O. Henry’s Full House as Hotel Clerk (segment "The Clarion Call") (uncredited) · Comedy
  5. 1952 Something to Live For (1952) movie poster Something to Live For as Bar Customer (uncredited) · Drama
  6. 1951 I’ll See You in My Dreams (1951) movie poster I’ll See You in My Dreams as Waiter (uncredited) · Drama
  7. 1951 The Racket (1951) movie poster The Racket as Counterman / Short Order Cook (uncredited) · Crime
  8. 1951 Hard, Fast and Beautiful (1951) movie poster Hard, Fast and Beautiful as Bartender (uncredited) · Drama
  9. 1950 Gambling House (1950) movie poster Gambling House as Stage Manager (uncredited) · Drama
  10. 1950 Frenchie (1950) movie poster Frenchie as Townsman (uncredited) · Western
  11. 1950 Woman on the Run (1950) movie poster Woman on the Run as Waiter at Sullivan's Grotto (uncredited) · Thriller
  12. 1950 Born to Be Bad (1950) movie poster Born to Be Bad as Bartender at Charity Ball (Uncredited) · Drama
  13. 1950 Outrage (1950) movie poster Outrage as Man Drawing Shade in Window (uncredited) · Drama
  14. 1950 The Underworld Story (1950) movie poster The Underworld Story as Townsman on Street / In Coffee Shop (uncredited) · Drama
  15. 1950 The Secret Fury (1950) movie poster The Secret Fury as Wedding Guest (uncredited) · Crime
  16. 1950 Woman in Hiding (1950) movie poster Woman in Hiding as Bus Passenger (uncredited) · Drama
  17. 1949 A Dangerous Profession (1949) movie poster A Dangerous Profession Mystery
  18. 1949 Dancing in the Dark (1949) movie poster Dancing in the Dark as Waiter at Party · Comedy
  19. 1949 The Threat (1949) movie poster The Threat as Stage Doorman (uncredited) · Thriller
  20. 1949 Easy Living (1949) movie poster Easy Living as Vendor Eating Hot Dog (uncredited) · Drama
  21. 1949 It’s a Great Feeling (1949) movie poster It’s a Great Feeling as Saloon Waiter (uncredited) · Music
  22. 1949 The Set-Up (1949) movie poster The Set-Up as Pitchman (uncredited) · Drama
  23. 1947 They Won’t Believe Me (1947) movie poster They Won’t Believe Me Drama
  24. 1947 Ivy (1947) movie poster Ivy as Bailiff (uncredited) · Drama
  25. 1946 The Locket (1946) movie poster The Locket as Waiter at Bonner's Party (uncredited) · Crime
  26. 1946 Badman’s Territory (1946) movie poster Badman’s Territory as Man in Barber Chair (uncredited) · Action
  27. 1946 The Blue Dahlia (1946) movie poster The Blue Dahlia as Man at Cavendish Apartments (uncredited) · Mystery
  28. 1946 Deadline at Dawn (1946) movie poster Deadline at Dawn as Man (uncredited) · Romance
  29. 1945 Johnny Angel (1945) movie poster Johnny Angel as Bartender (uncredited) · Drama
  30. 1945 The Falcon in San Francisco (1945) movie poster The Falcon in San Francisco as Train Passenger (uncredited) · Mystery
  31. 1945 Flame of Barbary Coast (1945) movie poster Flame of Barbary Coast as Waiter · Romance
  32. 1944 The Invisible Man’s Revenge (1944) movie poster The Invisible Man’s Revenge as Bettor in Pub (uncredited) · Horror
  33. 1943 Happy Land (1943) movie poster Happy Land as Chris (uncredited) · Fantasy
  34. 1943 Crazy House (1943) movie poster Crazy House as Bald Man · Comedy
  35. 1943 Gildersleeve’s Bad Day (1943) movie poster Gildersleeve’s Bad Day as Juror (uncredited) · Comedy
  36. 1943 This Land Is Mine (1943) movie poster This Land Is Mine as Night Switchman · War
  37. 1941 I Wake Up Screaming (1941) movie poster I Wake Up Screaming as Man hosing sidewalk (uncredited) · Mystery
  38. 1941 Tom, Dick and Harry (1941) movie poster Tom, Dick and Harry as Bartender (uncredited) · Comedy
  39. 1940 The Bank Dick (1940) movie poster The Bank Dick as Townsman Onlooker (uncredited) · Comedy
  40. 1940 Phantom of Chinatown (1940) movie poster Phantom of Chinatown as Extra in Audience at Benton's Lecture · Crime
  41. 1940 Triple Justice (1940) movie poster Triple Justice as Tim - Proprietor · Drama
  42. 1940 Dance, Girl, Dance (1940) movie poster Dance, Girl, Dance as Burlesk House Spectator (uncredited) · Drama
  43. 1940 Mexican Spitfire (1940) movie poster Mexican Spitfire as Party Waiter · Comedy
  44. 1939 Lucky Night (1939) movie poster Lucky Night as Casino Gambler (uncredited) · Drama
  45. 1939 Zenobia (1939) movie poster Zenobia as Barker · Comedy
  46. 1939 Silver on the Sage (1939) movie poster Silver on the Sage as Card Player · Western
  47. 1938 Tarnished Angel (1938) movie poster Tarnished Angel as Extra Sitting Next to Cramer at Two Meetings · Drama
  48. 1938 Night Spot (1938) movie poster Night Spot as Counterman at Diner · Comedy
  49. 1937 Portia on Trial (1937) movie poster Portia on Trial as Juror · Crime
  50. 1937 The Great O’Malley (1937) movie poster The Great O’Malley as Man Whistling in Hospital Zone (uncredited) · Drama
  51. 1936 Great Guy (1936) movie poster Great Guy as Meat Clerk (Uncredited) · Crime
  52. 1936 Hopalong Cassidy Returns (1936) movie poster Hopalong Cassidy Returns as Sandy · Western
  53. 1933 Lilly Turner (1933) movie poster Lilly Turner as Man at Carnival (uncredited) · Drama
  54. 1932 Mr. Bride (1932) movie poster Mr. Bride as Musician · Comedy
  55. 1932 The Soilers (1932) movie poster The Soilers as Bald Juror (uncredited) · Comedy
  56. 1931 War Mamas (1931) movie poster War Mamas as Heinrich, General's Aide (uncredited) · Comedy
  57. 1929 The Mysterious Dr. Fu Manchu (1929) movie poster The Mysterious Dr. Fu Manchu Thriller
Works with

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).

FAQ

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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