Portrait of Arthur O'Connell

Arthur O'Connell

Bio: Arthur O'Connell (March 29, 1908 – May 18, 1981) was an American stage and film actor. He appeared in films (starting with a small role in Citizen Kane) in 1941 and television programs (mostly guest appearances)
Born: Sun, Mar 29 1908
Birthplace: New York City, New York, U.S.

Death: Mon, May 18 1981
Arthur O'Connell is 73 years old
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Poster of Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker
Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker
Arthur O'Connell would have been no older than
73 in Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker
as 'actor 'Anatomy of a Murder' (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Mon, Oct 28 1991
Poster of Marilyn Monroe: Beyond the Legend
Marilyn Monroe: Beyond the Legend
Arthur O'Connell would have been no older than
73 in Marilyn Monroe: Beyond the Legend
as 'Self (from Bus Stop [1956]) (archive footage)'.
Sat, Apr 19 1986
Poster of The Hiding Place
The Hiding Place
Arthur O'Connell was
67 in The Hiding Place
as 'Casper ten Boom, 'Papa''.
Sun, May 04 1975
Poster of Huckleberry Finn
Huckleberry Finn
Arthur O'Connell was
66 in Huckleberry Finn
as 'Col. Grangerford'.
Fri, May 24 1974
Poster of Shootout in a One-Dog Town
Shootout in a One-Dog Town
Arthur O'Connell was
65 in Shootout in a One-Dog Town
as 'Henry Gills'.
Wed, Jan 09 1974
Poster of Wicked, Wicked
Wicked, Wicked
Arthur O'Connell was
65 in Wicked, Wicked
as 'Mr. Fenley, Hotel Engineer'.
Wed, Jun 13 1973
Poster of The Poseidon Adventure
The Poseidon Adventure
Arthur O'Connell was
64 in The Poseidon Adventure
as 'John, the Chaplain'.
Wed, Dec 13 1972
Poster of They Only Kill Their Masters
They Only Kill Their Masters
Arthur O'Connell was
64 in They Only Kill Their Masters
as 'Ernie'.
Wed, Nov 22 1972
Poster of Ben
Ben
Arthur O'Connell was
64 in Ben
as 'Bill Hatfield'.
Fri, Jun 23 1972
Poster of A Taste of Evil
A Taste of Evil
Arthur O'Connell was
63 in A Taste of Evil
as 'John'.
Mon, Oct 11 1971
Poster of The Last Valley
The Last Valley
Arthur O'Connell was
62 in The Last Valley
as 'Hoffman'.
Thu, Jan 28 1971
Poster of There Was a Crooked Man...
There Was a Crooked Man...
Arthur O'Connell was
62 in There Was a Crooked Man...
as 'Mr. Lomax'.
Fri, Sep 18 1970
Poster of Suppose They Gave a War and Nobody Came?
Suppose They Gave a War and Nobody Came?
Arthur O'Connell was
62 in Suppose They Gave a War and Nobody Came?
as 'Mr. Kruft'.
Fri, Sep 11 1970
Poster of Seven in Darkness
Seven in Darkness
Arthur O'Connell was
61 in Seven in Darkness
as 'Larry Wise'.
Tue, Sep 23 1969
Poster of If He Hollers, Let Him Go!
If He Hollers, Let Him Go!
Arthur O'Connell was
60 in If He Hollers, Let Him Go!
as 'Prosecutor'.
Tue, Oct 08 1968
Poster of The Power
The Power
Arthur O'Connell was
59 in The Power
as 'Prof. Henry Hallson'.
Wed, Feb 21 1968
Poster of The Reluctant Astronaut
The Reluctant Astronaut
Arthur O'Connell was
59 in The Reluctant Astronaut
as 'Arbuckle "Buck" Fleming'.
Tue, Sep 05 1967
Poster of A Covenant with Death
A Covenant with Death
Arthur O'Connell was
58 in A Covenant with Death
as 'Judge Hockstadter'.
Wed, Feb 15 1967
Poster of Fantastic Voyage
Fantastic Voyage
Arthur O'Connell was
58 in Fantastic Voyage
as 'Col. Donald Reid'.
Wed, Aug 24 1966
Poster of Birds Do It
Birds Do It
Arthur O'Connell was
58 in Birds Do It
as 'Professor Wald'.
Sat, Aug 13 1966
Poster of The Silencers
The Silencers
Arthur O'Connell was
57 in The Silencers
as 'Joe Wigman'.
Fri, Feb 18 1966
Poster of Ride Beyond Vengeance
Ride Beyond Vengeance
Arthur O'Connell was
57 in Ride Beyond Vengeance
as 'The Narrator'.
Sat, Jan 01 1966
Poster of The Monkey's Uncle
The Monkey's Uncle
Arthur O'Connell was
57 in The Monkey's Uncle
as 'Darius Green III'.
Wed, Aug 18 1965
Poster of The Third Day
The Third Day
Arthur O'Connell was
57 in The Third Day
as 'Dr. Wheeler'.
Wed, Aug 04 1965
Poster of The Great Race
The Great Race
Arthur O'Connell was
57 in The Great Race
as 'Henry Goodbody'.
Thu, Jul 01 1965
Poster of Nightmare in the Sun
Nightmare in the Sun
Arthur O'Connell was
56 in Nightmare in the Sun
as 'Sam Wilson'.
Sat, Mar 06 1965
Poster of Your Cheatin' Heart
Your Cheatin' Heart
Arthur O'Connell was
56 in Your Cheatin' Heart
as 'Fred Rose'.
Wed, Nov 04 1964
Poster of 7 Faces of Dr. Lao
7 Faces of Dr. Lao
Arthur O'Connell was
55 in 7 Faces of Dr. Lao
as 'Clint Stark'.
Wed, Mar 18 1964
Poster of Kissin' Cousins
Kissin' Cousins
Arthur O'Connell was
55 in Kissin' Cousins
as 'Pappy Tatum'.
Fri, Mar 06 1964
Poster of Marilyn
Marilyn
Arthur O'Connell was
55 in Marilyn
as 'Self ("Bus Stop") (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Thu, Apr 18 1963
Poster of Pericles on 31st Street
Pericles on 31st Street
Arthur O'Connell was
54 in Pericles on 31st Street
as 'Dan Ryan'.
Thu, Apr 12 1962
Poster of Follow That Dream
Follow That Dream
Arthur O'Connell was
54 in Follow That Dream
as 'Pop Kwimper'.
Wed, Apr 11 1962
Poster of Pocketful of Miracles
Pocketful of Miracles
Arthur O'Connell was
53 in Pocketful of Miracles
as 'Count Alfonso Romero'.
Mon, Dec 18 1961
Poster of A Thunder of Drums
A Thunder of Drums
Arthur O'Connell was
53 in A Thunder of Drums
as 'Sgt. Karl Rodermill'.
Tue, Sep 26 1961
Poster of Misty
Misty
Arthur O'Connell was
53 in Misty
as 'Grandpa Clarence Beebe'.
Sun, Jun 04 1961
Poster of The Great Impostor
The Great Impostor
Arthur O'Connell was
52 in The Great Impostor
as 'Warden J.B. Chandler'.
Fri, Dec 23 1960
Poster of Cimarron
Cimarron
Arthur O'Connell was
52 in Cimarron
as 'Tom Wyatt'.
Thu, Dec 01 1960
Poster of Operation Petticoat
Operation Petticoat
Arthur O'Connell was
51 in Operation Petticoat
as 'Chief Motor Machinist's Mate Sam Tostin'.
Sat, Dec 05 1959
Poster of Hound-Dog Man
Hound-Dog Man
Arthur O'Connell was
51 in Hound-Dog Man
as 'Aaron McKinney'.
Wed, Nov 11 1959
Poster of Anatomy of a Murder
Anatomy of a Murder
Arthur O'Connell was
51 in Anatomy of a Murder
as 'Parnell Emmett McCarthy'.
Wed, Jul 01 1959
Poster of Gidget
Gidget
Arthur O'Connell was
51 in Gidget
as 'Russell Lawrence'.
Thu, Apr 09 1959
Poster of Voice in the Mirror
Voice in the Mirror
Arthur O'Connell was
50 in Voice in the Mirror
as 'Bill Tobin'.
Wed, Aug 13 1958
Poster of Man of the West
Man of the West
Arthur O'Connell was
50 in Man of the West
as 'Sam Beasley'.
Fri, Jun 20 1958
Poster of The Violators
The Violators
Arthur O'Connell was
49 in The Violators
as 'Solomon Baumgarten'.
Sat, Nov 30 1957
Poster of April Love
April Love
Arthur O'Connell was
49 in April Love
as 'Jed Bruce'.
Wed, Nov 27 1957
Poster of Operation Mad Ball
Operation Mad Ball
Arthur O'Connell was
49 in Operation Mad Ball
as 'Col. Rousch'.
Sat, Aug 17 1957
Poster of The Monte Carlo Story
The Monte Carlo Story
Arthur O'Connell was
48 in The Monte Carlo Story
as 'Mr. Homer Hinkley'.
Wed, Dec 19 1956
Poster of Bus Stop
Bus Stop
Arthur O'Connell was
48 in Bus Stop
as 'Virgil Blessing'.
Fri, Aug 31 1956
Poster of The Solid Gold Cadillac
The Solid Gold Cadillac
Arthur O'Connell was
48 in The Solid Gold Cadillac
as 'Mark Jenkins'.
Wed, Aug 22 1956
Poster of The Proud Ones
The Proud Ones
Arthur O'Connell was
48 in The Proud Ones
as 'Jim Dexter'.
Tue, May 15 1956
Poster of The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit
The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit
Arthur O'Connell was
48 in The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit
as 'Gordon Walker'.
Thu, Apr 12 1956
Poster of Picnic
Picnic
Arthur O'Connell was
47 in Picnic
as 'Howard Bevans'.
Fri, Nov 18 1955
Poster of The Whistle at Eaton Falls
The Whistle at Eaton Falls
Arthur O'Connell was
43 in The Whistle at Eaton Falls
as 'Jim Brewster'.
Thu, Aug 02 1951
Poster of Force of Evil
Force of Evil
Arthur O'Connell was
40 in Force of Evil
as 'Link Hall (uncredited)'.
Sat, Dec 25 1948
Poster of The Countess of Monte Cristo
The Countess of Monte Cristo
Arthur O'Connell was
40 in The Countess of Monte Cristo
as 'Assistant Director Jensen'.
Sun, Oct 31 1948
Poster of One Touch of Venus
One Touch of Venus
Arthur O'Connell was
40 in One Touch of Venus
as 'Reporter'.
Sun, Aug 01 1948
Poster of State of the Union
State of the Union
Arthur O'Connell was
40 in State of the Union
as 'First Reporter'.
Fri, Apr 30 1948
Poster of Homecoming
Homecoming
Arthur O'Connell was
40 in Homecoming
as 'Ambulance Attendant (uncredited)'.
Thu, Apr 29 1948
Poster of The Naked City
The Naked City
Arthur O'Connell was
39 in The Naked City
as 'Sgt. Shaeffer (uncredited)'.
Thu, Mar 04 1948
Poster of Open Secret
Open Secret
Arthur O'Connell was
39 in Open Secret
as 'Carter'.
Sat, Feb 14 1948
Poster of Hello, Annapolis
Hello, Annapolis
Arthur O'Connell was
34 in Hello, Annapolis
as 'Pharmacist Mate'.
Thu, Apr 23 1942
Poster of Fingers at the Window
Fingers at the Window
Arthur O'Connell was
34 in Fingers at the Window
as 'Photographer (uncredited)'.
Wed, Apr 22 1942
Poster of Blondie's Blessed Event
Blondie's Blessed Event
Arthur O'Connell was
34 in Blondie's Blessed Event
as 'Interne (uncredited)'.
Thu, Apr 09 1942
Poster of Law of the Jungle
Law of the Jungle
Arthur O'Connell was
33 in Law of the Jungle
as 'Simmons'.
Fri, Feb 06 1942
Poster of Man From Headquarters
Man From Headquarters
Arthur O'Connell was
33 in Man From Headquarters
as 'Goldie Shores'.
Fri, Jan 23 1942
Poster of Citizen Kane
Citizen Kane
Arthur O'Connell was
33 in Citizen Kane
as 'Reporter (uncredited)'.
Thu, Apr 17 1941
Poster of Hullabaloo
Hullabaloo
Arthur O'Connell was
32 in Hullabaloo
as 'Fourth Page'.
Fri, Oct 25 1940
Poster of Dr. Kildare Goes Home
Dr. Kildare Goes Home
Arthur O'Connell was
32 in Dr. Kildare Goes Home
as 'Intern (uncredited)'.
Fri, Sep 06 1940
Poster of The Golden Fleecing
The Golden Fleecing
Arthur O'Connell was
32 in The Golden Fleecing
as 'Cameraman (uncredited)'.
Fri, Aug 16 1940
Poster of Bested by a Beard
Bested by a Beard
Arthur O'Connell was
32 in Bested by a Beard
as 'Phil'.
Tue, Jul 16 1940
Poster of 'Taint Legal
'Taint Legal
Arthur O'Connell was
32 in 'Taint Legal
as 'Book Salesman'.
Sat, May 25 1940
Poster of I Take This Oath
I Take This Oath
Arthur O'Connell was
32 in I Take This Oath
as 'Court Clerk'.
Mon, May 20 1940
Poster of Two Girls on Broadway
Two Girls on Broadway
Arthur O'Connell was
32 in Two Girls on Broadway
as 'Reporter at Wedding (uncredited)'.
Fri, Apr 19 1940
Poster of And One Was Beautiful
And One Was Beautiful
Arthur O'Connell was
32 in And One Was Beautiful
as 'Moroni's Parking Attendant'.
Fri, Apr 05 1940
Poster of Murder in Soho
Murder in Soho
Arthur O'Connell was
30 in Murder in Soho
as 'Lefty'.
Wed, Feb 01 1939

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Adam's Rib
Adam's Rib
Arthur O'Connell was
65+ in Adam's Rib
as 'Judge'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 14 1973
Poster of Ghost Story
Ghost Story
Arthur O'Connell was
64+ in Ghost Story
as 'Chief Owen Huston'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 15 1972
Poster of The Paul Lynde Show
The Paul Lynde Show
Arthur O'Connell was
64+ in The Paul Lynde Show
as ''.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 13 1972
Poster of Emergency!
Emergency!
Arthur O'Connell was
63+ in Emergency!
as ''.
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 22 1972
Poster of Cannon
Cannon
Arthur O'Connell was
63+ in Cannon
as ''.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 14 1971
Poster of Alias Smith and Jones
Alias Smith and Jones
Arthur O'Connell was
62+ in Alias Smith and Jones
as ''.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 05 1971
Poster of Night Gallery
Night Gallery
Arthur O'Connell was
62+ in Night Gallery
as ''.
First Air Date
Wed, Dec 16 1970
Poster of McCloud
McCloud
Arthur O'Connell was
61+ in McCloud
as ''.
First Air Date
Tue, Feb 17 1970
Poster of Nanny and the Professor
Nanny and the Professor
Arthur O'Connell was
61+ in Nanny and the Professor
as ''.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 21 1970
Poster of Room 222
Room 222
Arthur O'Connell was
61+ in Room 222
as ''.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 11 1969
Poster of The Name of the Game
The Name of the Game
Arthur O'Connell was
60+ in The Name of the Game
as 'Charlie Sherwin'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1968
Poster of The Second Hundred Years
The Second Hundred Years
Arthur O'Connell was
59+ in The Second Hundred Years
as ''.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 06 1967
Poster of Ironside
Ironside
Arthur O'Connell was
58+ in Ironside
as ''.
First Air Date
Tue, Mar 28 1967
Poster of The F.B.I.
The F.B.I.
Arthur O'Connell was
57+ in The F.B.I.
as 'Smitty'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 19 1965
Poster of The Wild Wild West
The Wild Wild West
Arthur O'Connell was
57+ in The Wild Wild West
as ''.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 17 1965
Poster of The Big Valley
The Big Valley
Arthur O'Connell was
57+ in The Big Valley
as 'Jubal'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 15 1965
Poster of Petticoat Junction
Petticoat Junction
Arthur O'Connell was
55+ in Petticoat Junction
as 'William Lawrence'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 1963
Poster of Burke's Law
Burke's Law
Arthur O'Connell was
55+ in Burke's Law
as 'Dr. Stuart Alexander'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1963
Poster of The Greatest Show on Earth
The Greatest Show on Earth
Arthur O'Connell was
55+ in The Greatest Show on Earth
as ''.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 1963
Poster of The Fugitive
The Fugitive
Arthur O'Connell was
55+ in The Fugitive
as 'Samuel Cole, Dr. Josephus Harrison Adams'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 1963
Poster of Arrest and Trial
Arrest and Trial
Arthur O'Connell was
55+ in Arrest and Trial
as ''.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 15 1963
Poster of Sam Benedict
Sam Benedict
Arthur O'Connell was
54+ in Sam Benedict
as ''.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 15 1962
Poster of The New Breed
The New Breed
Arthur O'Connell was
53+ in The New Breed
as 'Peter Capples'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 03 1961
Poster of Route 66
Route 66
Arthur O'Connell was
52+ in Route 66
as ''.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 07 1960
Poster of My Three Sons
My Three Sons
Arthur O'Connell was
52+ in My Three Sons
as ''.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 29 1960
Poster of Alcoa Theatre
Alcoa Theatre
Arthur O'Connell was
49+ in Alcoa Theatre
as ''.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 30 1957
Poster of DuPont Show of the Month
DuPont Show of the Month
Arthur O'Connell was
49+ in DuPont Show of the Month
as ''.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1957
Poster of Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
Arthur O'Connell was
48+ in Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
as 'Lyman'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1956
Poster of Matinee Theater
Matinee Theater
Arthur O'Connell was
47+ in Matinee Theater
as ''.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 31 1955
Poster of Summer Playhouse
Summer Playhouse
Arthur O'Connell was
46+ in Summer Playhouse
as ''.
First Air Date
Tue, Jul 06 1954
Poster of The Oscars
The Oscars
Arthur O'Connell was
44+ in The Oscars
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953
Poster of Omnibus
Omnibus
Arthur O'Connell was
44+ in Omnibus
as ''.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 09 1952
Poster of Studio One
Studio One
Arthur O'Connell was
40+ in Studio One
as 'Curtis, Manachi Conners'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 07 1948
Poster of The Philco Television Playhouse
The Philco Television Playhouse
Arthur O'Connell was
40+ in The Philco Television Playhouse
as ', Jim Elkins, Grant'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 1948