Portrait of William H. O'Brien

William H. O'Brien

Bio: Australian born William H. O'Brien began his screen acting career in Australia in 1918, then resumed in Hollywood in 1921
Born: Sun, Jul 19 1891
Birthplace: Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia

Death: Sat, Apr 18 1981
William H. O'Brien is 89 years old
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Poster of Bedknobs and Broomsticks
Bedknobs and Broomsticks
William H. O'Brien was
80 in Bedknobs and Broomsticks
as 'Portobello Road Passerby (uncredited)'.
Thu, Oct 07 1971
Poster of Support Your Local Gunfighter
Support Your Local Gunfighter
William H. O'Brien was
79 in Support Your Local Gunfighter
as 'Old Chess Player (uncredited)'.
Wed, May 26 1971
Poster of Rio Lobo
Rio Lobo
William H. O'Brien was
78 in Rio Lobo
as 'Man in Army Post Saloon (uncredited)'.
Wed, Apr 01 1970
Poster of Airport
Airport
William H. O'Brien was
78 in Airport
as 'Waiter at Men's Club'.
Wed, Mar 25 1970
Poster of Topaz
Topaz
William H. O'Brien was
78 in Topaz
as 'Butler (uncredited)'.
Wed, Dec 17 1969
Poster of The Trouble with Girls
The Trouble with Girls
William H. O'Brien was
77 in The Trouble with Girls
as 'Hotel Lobby Extra (uncredited)'.
Tue, Jun 24 1969
Poster of Valley of the Dolls
Valley of the Dolls
William H. O'Brien was
76 in Valley of the Dolls
as 'Bartender (uncredited)'.
Wed, Dec 27 1967
Poster of The Graduate
The Graduate
William H. O'Brien was
76 in The Graduate
as 'Hotel Guest (uncredited)'.
Thu, Dec 21 1967
Poster of Not With My Wife, You Don't
Not With My Wife, You Don't
William H. O'Brien was
75 in Not With My Wife, You Don't
as 'Waiter at Officer's Ball (uncredited)'.
Wed, Nov 02 1966
Poster of Munster, Go Home!
Munster, Go Home!
William H. O'Brien was
74 in Munster, Go Home!
as 'Man at Customs (uncredited)'.
Wed, Jun 15 1966
Poster of Gunpoint
Gunpoint
William H. O'Brien was
74 in Gunpoint
Mon, Apr 25 1966
Poster of Mary Poppins
Mary Poppins
William H. O'Brien was
73 in Mary Poppins
as 'Gentleman in Bank (uncredited)'.
Thu, Dec 17 1964
Poster of The Wheeler Dealers
The Wheeler Dealers
William H. O'Brien was
72 in The Wheeler Dealers
as 'Waiter (uncredited)'.
Thu, Nov 14 1963
Poster of To Kill a Mockingbird
To Kill a Mockingbird
William H. O'Brien was
71 in To Kill a Mockingbird
as 'Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)'.
Thu, Dec 20 1962
Poster of Gypsy
Gypsy
William H. O'Brien was
71 in Gypsy
as 'Audience Member (uncredited)'.
Thu, Nov 01 1962
Poster of Pressure Point
Pressure Point
William H. O'Brien was
71 in Pressure Point
as 'Bund Meeting Spectator'.
Wed, Oct 10 1962
Poster of The Children's Hour
The Children's Hour
William H. O'Brien was
70 in The Children's Hour
as 'Funeral Assistant (uncredited)'.
Tue, Dec 19 1961
Poster of Judgment at Nuremberg
Judgment at Nuremberg
William H. O'Brien was
70 in Judgment at Nuremberg
as 'German Prisoner in Cafeteria (uncredited)'.
Mon, Dec 18 1961
Poster of King of the Roaring 20's – The Story of Arnold Rothstein
King of the Roaring 20's – The Story of Arnold Rothstein
William H. O'Brien was
69 in King of the Roaring 20's – The Story of Arnold Rothstein
as 'Waiter (uncredited)'.
Sun, Jun 11 1961
Poster of Ocean's Eleven
Ocean's Eleven
William H. O'Brien was
69 in Ocean's Eleven
as 'Waiter at Burlesque Club (uncredited)'.
Wed, Aug 10 1960
Poster of Elmer Gantry
Elmer Gantry
William H. O'Brien was
68 in Elmer Gantry
as 'Train Conductor'.
Thu, Jul 07 1960
Poster of Who Was That Lady?
Who Was That Lady?
William H. O'Brien was
68 in Who Was That Lady?
as 'Passenger Exiting Elevator (uncredited)'.
Fri, Apr 08 1960
Poster of Toby Tyler or Ten Weeks with a Circus
Toby Tyler or Ten Weeks with a Circus
William H. O'Brien was
68 in Toby Tyler or Ten Weeks with a Circus
as 'Circus Spectator'.
Thu, Jan 21 1960
Poster of The Story on Page One
The Story on Page One
William H. O'Brien was
68 in The Story on Page One
as 'Courtroom Reporter (uncredited)'.
Tue, Dec 01 1959
Poster of Pillow Talk
Pillow Talk
William H. O'Brien was
68 in Pillow Talk
as 'Nightclub Waiter (uncredited)'.
Wed, Oct 07 1959
Poster of Cry Tough
Cry Tough
William H. O'Brien was
68 in Cry Tough
Sat, Aug 01 1959
Poster of Some Like It Hot
Some Like It Hot
William H. O'Brien was
67 in Some Like It Hot
as 'Hotel Guest (uncredited)'.
Thu, Mar 19 1959
Poster of The Last Hurrah
The Last Hurrah
William H. O'Brien was
67 in The Last Hurrah
as 'Man (uncredited)'.
Wed, Dec 31 1958
Poster of Murder by Contract
Murder by Contract
William H. O'Brien was
67 in Murder by Contract
as 'Hotel Take-Out Delivery Man (uncredited)'.
Thu, Dec 18 1958
Poster of Home Before Dark
Home Before Dark
William H. O'Brien was
67 in Home Before Dark
as 'Waiter at Christmas Party'.
Sun, Nov 16 1958
Poster of Money, Women and Guns
Money, Women and Guns
William H. O'Brien was
67 in Money, Women and Guns
as 'Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)'.
Wed, Oct 01 1958
Poster of Witness for the Prosecution
Witness for the Prosecution
William H. O'Brien was
66 in Witness for the Prosecution
as 'Barrister (uncredited)'.
Tue, Dec 17 1957
Poster of The Pied Piper of Hamelin
The Pied Piper of Hamelin
William H. O'Brien was
66 in The Pied Piper of Hamelin
as 'Townsman (uncredited)'.
Tue, Nov 26 1957
Poster of I Was a Teenage Frankenstein
I Was a Teenage Frankenstein
William H. O'Brien was
66 in I Was a Teenage Frankenstein
as 'Rooming House Boarder (uncredited)'.
Sat, Nov 23 1957
Poster of Bombers B-52
Bombers B-52
William H. O'Brien was
66 in Bombers B-52
as 'Nightclub Bartender (uncredited)'.
Fri, Nov 22 1957
Poster of Zero Hour!
Zero Hour!
William H. O'Brien was
66 in Zero Hour!
as 'Nightclub Waiter (uncredited)'.
Wed, Nov 13 1957
Poster of The Joker is Wild
The Joker is Wild
William H. O'Brien was
66 in The Joker is Wild
as 'Nightclub Patron (uncredited)'.
Thu, Sep 26 1957
Poster of Carnival Rock
Carnival Rock
William H. O'Brien was
66 in Carnival Rock
as 'Onlooker at Fire (uncredited)'.
Sun, Sep 01 1957
Poster of Chicago Confidential
Chicago Confidential
William H. O'Brien was
66 in Chicago Confidential
as 'Dixon's Valet (uncredited)'.
Fri, Aug 30 1957
Poster of Sweet Smell of Success
Sweet Smell of Success
William H. O'Brien was
65 in Sweet Smell of Success
as 'Waiter at 21 (uncredited)'.
Thu, Jul 04 1957
Poster of The Unholy Wife
The Unholy Wife
William H. O'Brien was
65 in The Unholy Wife
as 'Juror (uncredited)'.
Mon, Jun 24 1957
Poster of Designing Woman
Designing Woman
William H. O'Brien was
65 in Designing Woman
as 'Party Guest (uncredited)'.
Thu, May 16 1957
Poster of The Tattered Dress
The Tattered Dress
William H. O'Brien was
65 in The Tattered Dress
as 'Juror (uncredited)'.
Thu, Mar 14 1957
Poster of Around the World in Eighty Days
Around the World in Eighty Days
William H. O'Brien was
65 in Around the World in Eighty Days
as 'Extra (uncredited)'.
Wed, Oct 17 1956
Poster of The Harder They Fall
The Harder They Fall
William H. O'Brien was
64 in The Harder They Fall
as 'Ringsider (uncredited)'.
Tue, May 08 1956
Poster of Anything Goes
Anything Goes
William H. O'Brien was
64 in Anything Goes
as 'Waiter'.
Fri, Apr 27 1956
Poster of There's Always Tomorrow
There's Always Tomorrow
William H. O'Brien was
64 in There's Always Tomorrow
Sun, Jan 08 1956
Poster of The Square Jungle
The Square Jungle
William H. O'Brien was
64 in The Square Jungle
Fri, Dec 30 1955
Poster of Illegal
Illegal
William H. O'Brien was
64 in Illegal
as 'Butler (uncredited)'.
Sun, Oct 09 1955
Poster of It's Always Fair Weather
It's Always Fair Weather
William H. O'Brien was
64 in It's Always Fair Weather
as 'Waiter (uncredited)'.
Tue, Aug 30 1955
Poster of Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy
Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy
William H. O'Brien was
63 in Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy
as 'Townsman (uncredited)'.
Thu, Jun 23 1955
Poster of The Seven Year Itch
The Seven Year Itch
William H. O'Brien was
63 in The Seven Year Itch
as 'Man at Train Station (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jun 03 1955
Poster of Daddy Long Legs
Daddy Long Legs
William H. O'Brien was
63 in Daddy Long Legs
as 'Hotel Waiter'.
Thu, May 05 1955
Poster of New York Confidential
New York Confidential
William H. O'Brien was
63 in New York Confidential
Tue, Feb 15 1955
Poster of Abbott and Costello Meet the Keystone Kops
Abbott and Costello Meet the Keystone Kops
William H. O'Brien was
63 in Abbott and Costello Meet the Keystone Kops
as 'Movie Patron (uncredited)'.
Wed, Feb 02 1955
Poster of Battle Cry
Battle Cry
William H. O'Brien was
63 in Battle Cry
as 'Bartender (uncredited)'.
Wed, Feb 02 1955
Poster of A Star Is Born
A Star Is Born
William H. O'Brien was
63 in A Star Is Born
as 'Academy Awards Attendee (uncredited)'.
Fri, Oct 01 1954
Poster of Woman's World
Woman's World
William H. O'Brien was
63 in Woman's World
as 'Servant'.
Thu, Sep 30 1954
Poster of Sabrina
Sabrina
William H. O'Brien was
63 in Sabrina
as 'Bartender (uncredited)'.
Fri, Sep 10 1954
Poster of The High and the Mighty
The High and the Mighty
William H. O'Brien was
62 in The High and the Mighty
as 'Restaurant Cook'.
Sat, Jul 03 1954
Poster of Dial M for Murder
Dial M for Murder
William H. O'Brien was
62 in Dial M for Murder
as 'Waiter at Stag Dinner (uncredited)'.
Sat, May 29 1954
Poster of The Far Country
The Far Country
William H. O'Brien was
62 in The Far Country
as 'Townsman (uncredited)'.
Fri, Feb 12 1954
Poster of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
William H. O'Brien was
61 in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
as 'Ship Passenger (uncredited)'.
Tue, Jul 14 1953
Poster of Fort Ti
Fort Ti
William H. O'Brien was
61 in Fort Ti
as 'Bartender'.
Thu, Apr 30 1953
Poster of Trouble Along the Way
Trouble Along the Way
William H. O'Brien was
61 in Trouble Along the Way
as 'Bartender Joe'.
Sat, Apr 04 1953
Poster of The Bad and the Beautiful
The Bad and the Beautiful
William H. O'Brien was
61 in The Bad and the Beautiful
as 'Waiter at Party (uncredited)'.
Thu, Dec 25 1952
Poster of The Star
The Star
William H. O'Brien was
61 in The Star
as 'Waiter at Party (uncredited)'.
Thu, Dec 11 1952
Poster of Horizons West
Horizons West
William H. O'Brien was
61 in Horizons West
as 'Barfly (uncredited)'.
Sat, Oct 11 1952
Poster of Carrie
Carrie
William H. O'Brien was
60 in Carrie
as 'Waiter (uncredited)'.
Thu, Jul 17 1952
Poster of High Noon
High Noon
William H. O'Brien was
60 in High Noon
as 'Church Member (uncredited)'.
Mon, Jun 09 1952
Poster of Hong Kong
Hong Kong
William H. O'Brien was
60 in Hong Kong
as 'Observer at Scene (uncredited)'.
Fri, Apr 18 1952
Poster of Something to Live For
Something to Live For
William H. O'Brien was
60 in Something to Live For
as 'Waiter (uncredited)'.
Fri, Mar 07 1952
Poster of Superman and the Mole-Men
Superman and the Mole-Men
William H. O'Brien was
60 in Superman and the Mole-Men
as 'Townsman (uncredited)'.
Fri, Nov 23 1951
Poster of Bannerline
Bannerline
William H. O'Brien was
60 in Bannerline
Fri, Oct 12 1951
Poster of A Streetcar Named Desire
A Streetcar Named Desire
William H. O'Brien was
60 in A Streetcar Named Desire
as 'Waiter (uncredited)'.
Wed, Sep 19 1951
Poster of Ace in the Hole
Ace in the Hole
William H. O'Brien was
59 in Ace in the Hole
as 'Customer at Minosa's (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jun 29 1951
Poster of The Strange Door
The Strange Door
William H. O'Brien was
59 in The Strange Door
Thu, Jun 21 1951
Poster of He Ran All the Way
He Ran All the Way
William H. O'Brien was
59 in He Ran All the Way
as 'Man Entering Apt. Building (uncredited)'.
Wed, Jun 20 1951
Poster of A Place in the Sun
A Place in the Sun
William H. O'Brien was
59 in A Place in the Sun
as 'Servant at Eastman's Party (uncredited)'.
Tue, Jun 12 1951
Poster of Hollywood Story
Hollywood Story
William H. O'Brien was
59 in Hollywood Story
as 'Café Waiter (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jun 01 1951
Poster of On the Riviera
On the Riviera
William H. O'Brien was
59 in On the Riviera
as 'Waiter at Party (uncredited)'.
Fri, Apr 20 1951
Poster of Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Invisible Man
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Invisible Man
William H. O'Brien was
59 in Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Invisible Man
as 'Fight Spectator (uncredited)'.
Thu, Apr 12 1951
Poster of Frenchie
Frenchie
William H. O'Brien was
59 in Frenchie
as 'Townsman (uncredited)'.
Mon, Dec 25 1950
Poster of Let's Dance
Let's Dance
William H. O'Brien was
59 in Let's Dance
as 'Waiter (uncredited)'.
Wed, Nov 29 1950
Poster of All About Eve
All About Eve
William H. O'Brien was
59 in All About Eve
as 'Waiter at Margo's Party (uncredited)'.
Thu, Nov 09 1950
Poster of Shakedown
Shakedown
William H. O'Brien was
59 in Shakedown
as 'Waiter (uncredited)'.
Fri, Sep 01 1950
Poster of The Men
The Men
William H. O'Brien was
59 in The Men
as 'Nightclub Waiter (uncredited)'.
Fri, Aug 25 1950
Poster of Louisa
Louisa
William H. O'Brien was
58 in Louisa
as 'Waiter (uncredited)'.
Wed, May 31 1950
Poster of Father of the Bride
Father of the Bride
William H. O'Brien was
58 in Father of the Bride
as 'Waiter (uncredited)'.
Thu, May 18 1950
Poster of The Damned Don't Cry
The Damned Don't Cry
William H. O'Brien was
58 in The Damned Don't Cry
as 'Waiter at Party (uncredited)'.
Sat, May 13 1950
Poster of Ma and Pa Kettle Go to Town
Ma and Pa Kettle Go to Town
William H. O'Brien was
58 in Ma and Pa Kettle Go to Town
as 'Waiter at Party (uncredited)'.
Sat, Apr 01 1950
Poster of Woman in Hiding
Woman in Hiding
William H. O'Brien was
58 in Woman in Hiding
as 'Conventioneer (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jan 06 1950
Poster of Miss Grant Takes Richmond
Miss Grant Takes Richmond
William H. O'Brien was
58 in Miss Grant Takes Richmond
as 'Waiter (uncredited)'.
Thu, Oct 20 1949
Poster of Alias the Champ
Alias the Champ
William H. O'Brien was
58 in Alias the Champ
as 'Audience Spectator (uncredited)'.
Sat, Oct 15 1949
Poster of Once More, My Darling
Once More, My Darling
William H. O'Brien was
58 in Once More, My Darling
as 'Waiter'.
Sat, Sep 10 1949
Poster of It's a Great Feeling
It's a Great Feeling
William H. O'Brien was
58 in It's a Great Feeling
as 'Saloon Waiter (uncredited)'.
Mon, Aug 01 1949
Poster of Special Agent
Special Agent
William H. O'Brien was
58 in Special Agent
as 'Barber's Customer (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jul 22 1949
Poster of The Doolins of Oklahoma
The Doolins of Oklahoma
William H. O'Brien was
57 in The Doolins of Oklahoma
as 'Bartender (uncredited)'.
Fri, May 27 1949
Poster of Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff
William H. O'Brien was
57 in Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff
as 'Room Service Waiter (uncredited)'.
Thu, May 26 1949
Poster of Johnny Allegro
Johnny Allegro
William H. O'Brien was
57 in Johnny Allegro
Thu, May 26 1949
Poster of Flamingo Road
Flamingo Road
William H. O'Brien was
57 in Flamingo Road
Sat, Apr 30 1949
Poster of You Gotta Stay Happy
You Gotta Stay Happy
William H. O'Brien was
57 in You Gotta Stay Happy
as 'Waiter (Uncredited)'.
Thu, Oct 28 1948
Poster of Sorry, Wrong Number
Sorry, Wrong Number
William H. O'Brien was
57 in Sorry, Wrong Number
as 'Waiter at Wedding Reception (uncredited)'.
Fri, Sep 24 1948
Poster of Race Street
Race Street
William H. O'Brien was
57 in Race Street
as 'Racetrack Spectator (uncredited)'.
Sat, Sep 11 1948
Poster of Jungle Goddess
Jungle Goddess
William H. O'Brien was
57 in Jungle Goddess
as 'Bartender (uncredited)'.
Fri, Aug 13 1948
Poster of I Walk Alone
I Walk Alone
William H. O'Brien was
56 in I Walk Alone
as 'Waiter (uncredited)'.
Wed, Dec 31 1947
Poster of Daisy Kenyon
Daisy Kenyon
William H. O'Brien was
56 in Daisy Kenyon
as 'Bartender at Stork Club (uncredited)'.
Thu, Dec 25 1947
Poster of Road to Rio
Road to Rio
William H. O'Brien was
56 in Road to Rio
as 'Ship's Waiter'.
Thu, Dec 25 1947
Poster of Body and Soul
Body and Soul
William H. O'Brien was
56 in Body and Soul
as 'Bartender (uncredited)'.
Tue, Nov 11 1947
Poster of The Unsuspected
The Unsuspected
William H. O'Brien was
56 in The Unsuspected
as 'Servant with Tray (uncredited)'.
Sat, Oct 11 1947
Poster of The Wistful Widow of Wagon Gap
The Wistful Widow of Wagon Gap
William H. O'Brien was
56 in The Wistful Widow of Wagon Gap
as 'Card Dealer (uncredited)'.
Wed, Oct 08 1947
Poster of Ivy
Ivy
William H. O'Brien was
55 in Ivy
as 'Barrister (uncredited)'.
Thu, Jun 26 1947
Poster of The Private Affairs of Bel Ami
The Private Affairs of Bel Ami
William H. O'Brien was
55 in The Private Affairs of Bel Ami
Fri, Apr 25 1947
Poster of It Happened on Fifth Avenue
It Happened on Fifth Avenue
William H. O'Brien was
55 in It Happened on Fifth Avenue
as 'Executive (uncredited)'.
Thu, Apr 17 1947
Poster of Undercover Maisie
Undercover Maisie
William H. O'Brien was
55 in Undercover Maisie
as 'Nightclub Waiter (Uncredited)'.
Sat, Mar 01 1947
Poster of The Best Years of Our Lives
The Best Years of Our Lives
William H. O'Brien was
55 in The Best Years of Our Lives
as 'Nightclub Waiter (uncredited)'.
Wed, Dec 25 1946
Poster of Undercurrent
Undercurrent
William H. O'Brien was
55 in Undercurrent
as 'Waiter (uncredited)'.
Mon, Nov 11 1946
Poster of Nobody Lives Forever
Nobody Lives Forever
William H. O'Brien was
55 in Nobody Lives Forever
as 'Waiter (uncredited)'.
Fri, Nov 01 1946
Poster of Angel on My Shoulder
Angel on My Shoulder
William H. O'Brien was
55 in Angel on My Shoulder
as 'Court Spectator (uncredited)'.
Fri, Sep 20 1946
Poster of The Big Sleep
The Big Sleep
William H. O'Brien was
55 in The Big Sleep
as 'Waiter (uncredited)'.
Fri, Aug 23 1946
Poster of The Time of Their Lives
The Time of Their Lives
William H. O'Brien was
55 in The Time of Their Lives
as 'Danbury Servant (uncredited)'.
Tue, Aug 13 1946
Poster of Canyon Passage
Canyon Passage
William H. O'Brien was
54 in Canyon Passage
as 'Miner (uncredited)'.
Wed, Jul 17 1946
Poster of Two Sisters from Boston
Two Sisters from Boston
William H. O'Brien was
54 in Two Sisters from Boston
as 'Recording Lab Assistant (uncredited)'.
Thu, Jun 06 1946
Poster of Dressed to Kill
Dressed to Kill
William H. O'Brien was
54 in Dressed to Kill
as 'Detective at Murder Scene'.
Fri, May 24 1946
Poster of Do You Love Me
Do You Love Me
William H. O'Brien was
54 in Do You Love Me
as 'Waiter at Mindy's (uncredited)'.
Fri, May 17 1946
Poster of She-Wolf of London
She-Wolf of London
William H. O'Brien was
54 in She-Wolf of London
as 'Constable (uncredited)'.
Fri, May 17 1946
Poster of The Hoodlum Saint
The Hoodlum Saint
William H. O'Brien was
54 in The Hoodlum Saint
as 'Waiter at Wedding Brunch (uncredited)'.
Thu, Apr 04 1946
Poster of The Tiger Woman
The Tiger Woman
William H. O'Brien was
54 in The Tiger Woman
as 'Waiter (uncredited)'.
Fri, Nov 16 1945
Poster of Fallen Angel
Fallen Angel
William H. O'Brien was
54 in Fallen Angel
as 'Bus Passenger (uncredited)'.
Thu, Nov 15 1945
Poster of Kitty
Kitty
William H. O'Brien was
54 in Kitty
as 'Coach Footman (uncredited)'.
Tue, Oct 16 1945
Poster of Lady on a Train
Lady on a Train
William H. O'Brien was
54 in Lady on a Train
Fri, Aug 03 1945
Poster of The Naughty Nineties
The Naughty Nineties
William H. O'Brien was
53 in The Naughty Nineties
as 'Troupe Member (uncredited)'.
Wed, Jun 20 1945
Poster of The Woman in Green
The Woman in Green
William H. O'Brien was
53 in The Woman in Green
as 'Pembrook House Waiter (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jun 15 1945
Poster of Hollywood Scout
Hollywood Scout
William H. O'Brien was
53 in Hollywood Scout
as 'Man with Chimpanzee (uncredited)'.
Sat, Apr 14 1945
Poster of The Picture of Dorian Gray
The Picture of Dorian Gray
William H. O'Brien was
53 in The Picture of Dorian Gray
as 'Footman (uncredited)'.
Sat, Mar 03 1945
Poster of A Song to Remember
A Song to Remember
William H. O'Brien was
53 in A Song to Remember
as 'Guest at Salon Concert (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jan 19 1945
Poster of The Climax
The Climax
William H. O'Brien was
53 in The Climax
as 'Audience Member (Uncredited)'.
Fri, Oct 20 1944
Poster of In Society
In Society
William H. O'Brien was
53 in In Society
as 'Party Waiter (uncredited)'.
Wed, Aug 16 1944
Poster of The Bridge of San Luis Rey
The Bridge of San Luis Rey
William H. O'Brien was
52 in The Bridge of San Luis Rey
as 'Servant Peeking in Keyhole (uncredited)'.
Fri, Feb 11 1944
Poster of The Spider Woman
The Spider Woman
William H. O'Brien was
52 in The Spider Woman
as 'Doorman (uncredited)'.
Fri, Dec 24 1943
Poster of Government Girl
Government Girl
William H. O'Brien was
52 in Government Girl
as 'Man in Hotel Lobby (uncredited)'.
Fri, Nov 05 1943
Poster of Swing Shift Maisie
Swing Shift Maisie
William H. O'Brien was
52 in Swing Shift Maisie
as 'Courtroom Spectator (Uncredited)'.
Fri, Oct 01 1943
Poster of So Proudly We Hail
So Proudly We Hail
William H. O'Brien was
52 in So Proudly We Hail
as 'Troop Ship Survivor (Uncredited)'.
Thu, Sep 09 1943
Poster of Action in the North Atlantic
Action in the North Atlantic
William H. O'Brien was
51 in Action in the North Atlantic
as 'Lieutenant-Commander at Meeting (uncredited)'.
Sat, Jun 12 1943
Poster of No Time for Love
No Time for Love
William H. O'Brien was
51 in No Time for Love
Fri, Apr 09 1943
Poster of Margin for Error
Margin for Error
William H. O'Brien was
51 in Margin for Error
as 'Waiter'.
Wed, Feb 10 1943
Poster of Tomorrow We Live
Tomorrow We Live
William H. O'Brien was
51 in Tomorrow We Live
Wed, Sep 23 1942
Poster of Maisie Gets Her Man
Maisie Gets Her Man
William H. O'Brien was
50 in Maisie Gets Her Man
as 'Detective Taking in Hixby (Uncredited)'.
Mon, Jun 01 1942
Poster of The Falcon Takes Over
The Falcon Takes Over
William H. O'Brien was
50 in The Falcon Takes Over
as 'Nightclub Waiter (Uncredited)'.
Fri, May 29 1942
Poster of Take a Letter, Darling
Take a Letter, Darling
William H. O'Brien was
50 in Take a Letter, Darling
as 'Waiter (uncredited)'.
Wed, May 06 1942
Poster of Brooklyn Orchid
Brooklyn Orchid
William H. O'Brien was
50 in Brooklyn Orchid
as 'Waiter at Party'.
Sat, Jan 31 1942
Poster of Lady for a Night
Lady for a Night
William H. O'Brien was
50 in Lady for a Night
as 'King's Club Worker (uncredited)'.
Mon, Jan 05 1942
Poster of Ball of Fire
Ball of Fire
William H. O'Brien was
50 in Ball of Fire
as 'Baseball Game Spectator (uncredited)'.
Tue, Dec 02 1941
Poster of Keep 'Em Flying
Keep 'Em Flying
William H. O'Brien was
50 in Keep 'Em Flying
as 'Waiter at Manila Club (uncredited)'.
Thu, Nov 27 1941
Poster of Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls
William H. O'Brien was
50 in Niagara Falls
as 'Waiter (uncredited)'.
Fri, Oct 17 1941
Poster of The Blonde from Singapore
The Blonde from Singapore
William H. O'Brien was
50 in The Blonde from Singapore
Wed, Oct 15 1941
Poster of The Feminine Touch
The Feminine Touch
William H. O'Brien was
50 in The Feminine Touch
as 'Nightclub Waiter (uncredited)'.
Wed, Oct 01 1941
Poster of It Started with Eve
It Started with Eve
William H. O'Brien was
50 in It Started with Eve
as 'Nightclub Waiter (uncredited)'.
Fri, Sep 26 1941
Poster of Citizen Kane
Citizen Kane
William H. O'Brien was
49 in Citizen Kane
as 'Secretary (uncredited)'.
Thu, Apr 17 1941
Poster of Pot o' Gold
Pot o' Gold
William H. O'Brien was
49 in Pot o' Gold
as 'Country Club Waiter (uncredited)'.
Thu, Apr 03 1941
Poster of Topper Returns
Topper Returns
William H. O'Brien was
49 in Topper Returns
as 'Second Butler (uncredited)'.
Fri, Mar 21 1941
Poster of Love Thy Neighbor
Love Thy Neighbor
William H. O'Brien was
49 in Love Thy Neighbor
as 'Nightclub Waiter'.
Fri, Dec 27 1940
Poster of One Night in the Tropics
One Night in the Tropics
William H. O'Brien was
49 in One Night in the Tropics
as 'Joe, Club Roscoe Waiter (uncredited)'.
Fri, Nov 15 1940
Poster of Mexican Spitfire Out West
Mexican Spitfire Out West
William H. O'Brien was
49 in Mexican Spitfire Out West
as 'Waiter'.
Tue, Oct 29 1940
Poster of Hit Parade of 1941
Hit Parade of 1941
William H. O'Brien was
49 in Hit Parade of 1941
as 'Waiter'.
Mon, Oct 14 1940
Poster of City for Conquest
City for Conquest
William H. O'Brien was
49 in City for Conquest
as 'Waiter (uncredited)'.
Sat, Sep 21 1940
Poster of No Time for Comedy
No Time for Comedy
William H. O'Brien was
49 in No Time for Comedy
as 'Waiter in Bar (uncredited)'.
Sat, Sep 14 1940
Poster of Hired Wife
Hired Wife
William H. O'Brien was
49 in Hired Wife
as 'Waiter'.
Fri, Sep 13 1940
Poster of Captain Caution
Captain Caution
William H. O'Brien was
49 in Captain Caution
as 'English Sailor Who Pleads for Water'.
Fri, Aug 09 1940
Poster of Buck Benny Rides Again
Buck Benny Rides Again
William H. O'Brien was
48 in Buck Benny Rides Again
as 'Waiter'.
Fri, May 31 1940
Poster of Turnabout
Turnabout
William H. O'Brien was
48 in Turnabout
as 'Nightclub Waiter (uncredited)'.
Fri, May 17 1940
Poster of Edison, the Man
Edison, the Man
William H. O'Brien was
48 in Edison, the Man
as 'Waiter'.
Fri, May 10 1940
Poster of Forty Little Mothers
Forty Little Mothers
William H. O'Brien was
48 in Forty Little Mothers
as 'Waiter'.
Fri, Apr 26 1940
Poster of Curtain Call
Curtain Call
William H. O'Brien was
48 in Curtain Call
as 'Waiter Bringing Caviar'.
Thu, Apr 18 1940
Poster of Rebecca
Rebecca
William H. O'Brien was
48 in Rebecca
as 'Hotel Waiter (uncredited)'.
Sat, Mar 23 1940
Poster of The Showdown
The Showdown
William H. O'Brien was
48 in The Showdown
as 'Bald Bartender'.
Fri, Mar 08 1940
Poster of A Chump at Oxford
A Chump at Oxford
William H. O'Brien was
48 in A Chump at Oxford
as 'Man in Unemployment Office (uncredited)'.
Thu, Jan 25 1940
Poster of City of Chance
City of Chance
William H. O'Brien was
48 in City of Chance
as 'Waiter'.
Sat, Jan 13 1940
Poster of The Earl of Chicago
The Earl of Chicago
William H. O'Brien was
48 in The Earl of Chicago
as 'Turnkey (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jan 05 1940
Poster of Remember?
Remember?
William H. O'Brien was
48 in Remember?
as 'Waiter (uncredited)'.
Tue, Dec 19 1939
Poster of Zorro's Fighting Legion
Zorro's Fighting Legion
William H. O'Brien was
48 in Zorro's Fighting Legion
as 'Legionnaire'.
Sat, Dec 16 1939
Poster of That's Right – You're Wrong
That's Right – You're Wrong
William H. O'Brien was
48 in That's Right – You're Wrong
as 'Lawn Party Waiter (Uncredited)'.
Fri, Nov 24 1939
Poster of Eternally Yours
Eternally Yours
William H. O'Brien was
48 in Eternally Yours
as 'Nightclub Waiter'.
Sat, Oct 07 1939
Poster of Honeymoon in Bali
Honeymoon in Bali
William H. O'Brien was
48 in Honeymoon in Bali
as 'Doorman (uncredited)'.
Fri, Sep 29 1939
Poster of Girl from Rio
Girl from Rio
William H. O'Brien was
48 in Girl from Rio
as 'Condor Club Headwaiter'.
Mon, Aug 07 1939
Poster of The Man in the Iron Mask
The Man in the Iron Mask
William H. O'Brien was
47 in The Man in the Iron Mask
as 'Servant'.
Thu, Jul 13 1939
Poster of Stronger Than Desire
Stronger Than Desire
William H. O'Brien was
47 in Stronger Than Desire
as 'Waiter (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jun 30 1939
Poster of The Gracie Allen Murder Case
The Gracie Allen Murder Case
William H. O'Brien was
47 in The Gracie Allen Murder Case
as 'Nightclub Waiter'.
Fri, Jun 02 1939
Poster of The Rage of Paris
The Rage of Paris
William H. O'Brien was
46 in The Rage of Paris
as 'Nightclub Bartender (uncredited)'.
Thu, Jun 09 1938
Poster of Test Pilot
Test Pilot
William H. O'Brien was
46 in Test Pilot
as 'Waiter (uncredited)'.
Sat, Apr 16 1938
Poster of In Old Chicago
In Old Chicago
William H. O'Brien was
46 in In Old Chicago
as 'Senate Waiter (uncredited)'.
Fri, Apr 15 1938
Poster of Gold Is Where You Find It
Gold Is Where You Find It
William H. O'Brien was
46 in Gold Is Where You Find It
as 'Butler at Party (uncredited)'.
Sat, Feb 12 1938
Poster of The Big Broadcast of 1938
The Big Broadcast of 1938
William H. O'Brien was
46 in The Big Broadcast of 1938
as 'Reporter (uncredited)'.
Fri, Feb 11 1938
Poster of Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo
William H. O'Brien was
46 in Wells Fargo
as 'Headwaiter'.
Fri, Dec 31 1937
Poster of The Firefly
The Firefly
William H. O'Brien was
46 in The Firefly
as 'Waiter (uncredited)'.
Fri, Nov 05 1937
Poster of Dance Charlie Dance
Dance Charlie Dance
William H. O'Brien was
45 in Dance Charlie Dance
as 'Bored Spectator (uncredited)'.
Tue, Jul 06 1937
Poster of North of the Rio Grande
North of the Rio Grande
William H. O'Brien was
45 in North of the Rio Grande
as 'Bald Saloon Waiter'.
Mon, Jun 28 1937
Poster of Sinner Take All
Sinner Take All
William H. O'Brien was
45 in Sinner Take All
as 'Nightclub Waiter (uncredited)'.
Fri, Dec 18 1936
Poster of Sing, Baby, Sing
Sing, Baby, Sing
William H. O'Brien was
45 in Sing, Baby, Sing
as 'Nightclub Waiter'.
Fri, Aug 21 1936
Poster of San Francisco
San Francisco
William H. O'Brien was
44 in San Francisco
as 'Waiter at Chicken's Ball (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jun 26 1936
Poster of Special Investigator
Special Investigator
William H. O'Brien was
44 in Special Investigator
as 'Nightclub Waiter'.
Fri, May 08 1936
Poster of Champagne Charlie
Champagne Charlie
William H. O'Brien was
44 in Champagne Charlie
as 'Extra as Ship Waiter'.
Wed, May 06 1936
Poster of The Country Doctor
The Country Doctor
William H. O'Brien was
44 in The Country Doctor
as 'Waiter in Restaurant (uncredited)'.
Thu, Mar 12 1936
Poster of The Walking Dead
The Walking Dead
William H. O'Brien was
44 in The Walking Dead
as 'Juror (uncredited)'.
Sun, Mar 01 1936
Poster of To Beat the Band
To Beat the Band
William H. O'Brien was
44 in To Beat the Band
as 'Waiter'.
Sat, Nov 23 1935
Poster of A Night at the Opera
A Night at the Opera
William H. O'Brien was
44 in A Night at the Opera
as 'Stagehand (uncredited)'.
Fri, Nov 15 1935
Poster of The Old Homestead
The Old Homestead
William H. O'Brien was
44 in The Old Homestead
as 'Waiter (uncredited)'.
Sat, Oct 05 1935
Poster of His Family Tree
His Family Tree
William H. O'Brien was
44 in His Family Tree
as 'Man at Mayoral Debate'.
Sun, Sep 29 1935
Poster of The Gay Deception
The Gay Deception
William H. O'Brien was
44 in The Gay Deception
as 'Waiter (uncredited)'.
Fri, Sep 13 1935
Poster of Diamond Jim
Diamond Jim
William H. O'Brien was
44 in Diamond Jim
as 'Waiter'.
Sun, Sep 01 1935
Poster of The Arizonian
The Arizonian
William H. O'Brien was
43 in The Arizonian
as 'Waiter in Opera House'.
Thu, Jun 27 1935
Poster of The Misses Stooge
The Misses Stooge
William H. O'Brien was
43 in The Misses Stooge
as 'The Butler (uncredited)'.
Sat, Apr 20 1935
Poster of Go Into Your Dance
Go Into Your Dance
William H. O'Brien was
43 in Go Into Your Dance
as 'Casino de Paree Waiter'.
Sat, Apr 20 1935
Poster of Shadow of Doubt
Shadow of Doubt
William H. O'Brien was
43 in Shadow of Doubt
as 'Waiter'.
Fri, Feb 15 1935
Poster of Bulldog Drummond Strikes Back
Bulldog Drummond Strikes Back
William H. O'Brien was
43 in Bulldog Drummond Strikes Back
as 'Banquet Servant'.
Wed, Aug 15 1934
Poster of Bachelor Bait
Bachelor Bait
William H. O'Brien was
43 in Bachelor Bait
as 'Waiter #2 (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jul 27 1934
Poster of Hollywood Mystery
Hollywood Mystery
William H. O'Brien was
42 in Hollywood Mystery
as 'Tony's Butler'.
Wed, Jun 20 1934
Poster of The Thin Man
The Thin Man
William H. O'Brien was
42 in The Thin Man
as 'Bartender (uncredited)'.
Fri, May 25 1934
Poster of Long Lost Father
Long Lost Father
William H. O'Brien was
42 in Long Lost Father
as 'Waiter Getting Carl to Telephone'.
Fri, Jan 19 1934
Poster of Big Time Or Bust
Big Time Or Bust
William H. O'Brien was
42 in Big Time Or Bust
as 'Hammond's Butler (uncredited)'.
Fri, Nov 10 1933
Poster of Only Yesterday
Only Yesterday
William H. O'Brien was
42 in Only Yesterday
as 'Nightclub Waiter (Uncredited)'.
Wed, Nov 01 1933
Poster of Ex-Lady
Ex-Lady
William H. O'Brien was
41 in Ex-Lady
as 'Butler (uncredited)'.
Mon, May 15 1933
Poster of Hallelujah, I'm a Bum
Hallelujah, I'm a Bum
William H. O'Brien was
41 in Hallelujah, I'm a Bum
as 'Waiter (uncredited)'.
Fri, Feb 03 1933
Poster of The Half-Naked Truth
The Half-Naked Truth
William H. O'Brien was
41 in The Half-Naked Truth
as 'Hotel Waiter (uncredited)'.
Fri, Dec 16 1932
Poster of Faithless
Faithless
William H. O'Brien was
41 in Faithless
as 'Croupier'.
Sat, Oct 15 1932
Poster of Movie Crazy
Movie Crazy
William H. O'Brien was
41 in Movie Crazy
as 'Waiter (Uncredited)'.
Fri, Sep 23 1932
Poster of Pack Up Your Troubles
Pack Up Your Troubles
William H. O'Brien was
41 in Pack Up Your Troubles
as 'Butler (uncredited)'.
Fri, Sep 16 1932
Poster of Red-Headed Woman
Red-Headed Woman
William H. O'Brien was
40 in Red-Headed Woman
as 'Waiter at Gaerste Party (uncredited)'.
Sat, Jun 25 1932
Poster of Merrily We Go to Hell
Merrily We Go to Hell
William H. O'Brien was
40 in Merrily We Go to Hell
as 'Waiter (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jun 10 1932
Poster of Scarface
Scarface
William H. O'Brien was
40 in Scarface
as 'Waiter (uncredited)'.
Sat, Apr 09 1932
Poster of The Wet Parade
The Wet Parade
William H. O'Brien was
40 in The Wet Parade
as 'Saloon Waiter (uncredited)'.
Sat, Mar 26 1932
Poster of Emma
Emma
William H. O'Brien was
40 in Emma
as 'Man (uncredited)'.
Sat, Jan 02 1932
Poster of Forgotten Women
Forgotten Women
William H. O'Brien was
40 in Forgotten Women
as 'Sleek's Butler'.
Wed, Nov 25 1931
Poster of The Guilty Generation
The Guilty Generation
William H. O'Brien was
40 in The Guilty Generation
as 'Victor - Mike's Butler'.
Thu, Nov 19 1931
Poster of The Road to Reno
The Road to Reno
William H. O'Brien was
40 in The Road to Reno
as 'Waiter'.
Fri, Sep 25 1931
Poster of Monkey Business
Monkey Business
William H. O'Brien was
40 in Monkey Business
as 'Waiter'.
Sat, Sep 19 1931
Poster of The Phantom of Paris
The Phantom of Paris
William H. O'Brien was
40 in The Phantom of Paris
as 'Chéri-Bibi's Valet (uncredited)'.
Sat, Sep 12 1931
Poster of Five and Ten
Five and Ten
William H. O'Brien was
39 in Five and Ten
as 'Duncan (uncredited)'.
Sat, Jun 13 1931
Poster of Smart Money
Smart Money
William H. O'Brien was
39 in Smart Money
as 'Nick's Chauffeur Bill (uncredited)'.
Thu, Jun 11 1931
Poster of Daybreak
Daybreak
William H. O'Brien was
39 in Daybreak
as 'Bartender'.
Sat, May 02 1931
Poster of Ladies' Man
Ladies' Man
William H. O'Brien was
39 in Ladies' Man
as 'Elevator starter'.
Thu, Apr 16 1931
Poster of Men Call It Love
Men Call It Love
William H. O'Brien was
39 in Men Call It Love
as 'Brooks' Butler (uncredited)'.
Sat, Mar 14 1931
Poster of Reaching for the Moon
Reaching for the Moon
William H. O'Brien was
39 in Reaching for the Moon
as 'Servant Telling Larry London is Calling (uncredited)'.
Mon, Dec 29 1930
Poster of New Moon
New Moon
William H. O'Brien was
39 in New Moon
as 'Waiter at Ball'.
Tue, Dec 23 1930
Poster of Sin Takes a Holiday
Sin Takes a Holiday
William H. O'Brien was
39 in Sin Takes a Holiday
as 'Waiter at Royal Club'.
Mon, Nov 10 1930
Poster of Playboy of Paris
Playboy of Paris
William H. O'Brien was
39 in Playboy of Paris
as 'Nightclub Waiter (uncredited)'.
Sat, Oct 18 1930
Poster of Anybody's Woman
Anybody's Woman
William H. O'Brien was
39 in Anybody's Woman
as 'Butler'.
Fri, Aug 15 1930
Poster of Let Us Be Gay
Let Us Be Gay
William H. O'Brien was
38 in Let Us Be Gay
as 'Struthers - 2nd Butler (as William O'Brien)'.
Fri, Jul 11 1930
Poster of Strictly Unconventional
Strictly Unconventional
William H. O'Brien was
38 in Strictly Unconventional
as 'Footman'.
Sat, May 03 1930
Poster of Children of Pleasure
Children of Pleasure
William H. O'Brien was
38 in Children of Pleasure
as 'Party Butler #2 (uncredited)'.
Sat, Apr 26 1930
Poster of Anna Christie
Anna Christie
William H. O'Brien was
38 in Anna Christie
as 'Waiter at Coney Island (uncredited)'.
Fri, Feb 21 1930
Poster of Street of Chance
Street of Chance
William H. O'Brien was
38 in Street of Chance
as 'Waiter (uncredited)'.
Sat, Feb 08 1930
Poster of The Trespasser
The Trespasser
William H. O'Brien was
38 in The Trespasser
as 'Butler (uncredited)'.
Mon, Nov 11 1929
Poster of A Woman of Affairs
A Woman of Affairs
William H. O'Brien was
37 in A Woman of Affairs
as 'Man Peering Into Room (uncredited)'.
Sat, Dec 15 1928
Poster of The Racket
The Racket
William H. O'Brien was
37 in The Racket
as 'Detective Frisking Nick'.
Thu, Nov 01 1928
Poster of Captain Swagger
Captain Swagger
William H. O'Brien was
37 in Captain Swagger
as 'Waiter'.
Sat, Oct 13 1928
Poster of The Singing Fool
The Singing Fool
William H. O'Brien was
37 in The Singing Fool
as 'Waiter at Blackie Joe's (uncredited)'.
Sat, Sep 29 1928
Poster of The Mysterious Lady
The Mysterious Lady
William H. O'Brien was
37 in The Mysterious Lady
as 'Cafe Waiter Serving Wine (uncredited)'.
Sat, Aug 04 1928
Poster of The Patsy
The Patsy
William H. O'Brien was
36 in The Patsy
as 'Waiter (uncredited)'.
Sun, Apr 22 1928
Poster of While the City Sleeps
While the City Sleeps
William H. O'Brien was
36 in While the City Sleeps
as 'Apartment Tenant'.
Wed, Feb 15 1928
Poster of The Blot
The Blot
William H. O'Brien was
30 in The Blot
as 'College Student (uncredited)'.
Sun, Sep 04 1921

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 The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
William H. O'Brien was
73+ in The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
as 'Grandpa'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 22 1964
Poster of The Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone
William H. O'Brien was
68+ in The Twilight Zone
as 'Audience Member (uncredited)'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 02 1959
Poster of Rawhide
Rawhide
William H. O'Brien was
67+ in Rawhide
as 'Bartender (uncredited)'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 09 1959
Poster of Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
William H. O'Brien was
64+ in Alfred Hitchcock Presents
as 'Juror (uncredited), Guest At Demonstration (uncredited)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 02 1955
Poster of The Lone Wolf
The Lone Wolf
William H. O'Brien was
62+ in The Lone Wolf
as 'Crew Member (uncredited)'.
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 09 1954