Milo O'Shea
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Milo O'Shea has spent over 86 years in front of the camera, with more than 60 film and TV credits. his Father Donnelly in 'The Purple Rose of Cairo' ranks among the most remembered of his filmography. Comedy has been his most frequent territory.
Milo O'Shea
36 Movies
24 Series
Milo O'Shea has spent over 86 years in front of the camera, with more than 60 film and TV credits. his Father Donnelly in 'The Purple Rose of Cairo' ranks among the most remembered of his filmography. Comedy has been his most frequent territory.
Movies
Plays Friar Laurence
Romeo and Juliet
1968
Plays Concierge / Durand-Durand
Barbarella
1968
Plays Father Donnelly
The Purple Rose of Cairo
1985
Plays Doyle
Only the Lonely
1991
Plays Khasim
Arabian Adventure
1979
Plays Dr. Newald
The Dream Team
1989
Plays Inspector Boot
Theatre of Blood
1973
Plays Father Sullivan
The Butcher Boy
1998
Plays Fred Moore
Sacco & Vanzetti
1971
Plays Max
Opportunity Knocks
1990
Plays Dermot O'Brien
The Matchmaker
1997
Plays Len
Carry On Cabby
1963
Plays Dr. Klein
Percy's Progress
1974
Plays Dr. Duran Duran
Arena
1985
Plays Dr. Popplewell
Steptoe & Son Ride Again
1973
Plays Air Raid Warden
Contraband
1940
Plays Air Raid Warden (uncredited)
Contraband
1940
Plays Leopold Bloom
Ulysses
1967
Plays Freddie
The Playboys
1992
Plays Dr. Jameson
Digby, the Biggest Dog in the World
1973
Plays Father Andrew
The Love Ban
1973
Plays Mr. Zero
The Adding Machine
1969
Plays Mr. McLeavy
Loot
1970
Plays Doctor O'Brian
The Pilot
1980
Plays Dr. Arnold Berg
The Angel Levine
1970
Plays Sgt. McGillikuddie
Puckoon
2002
Plays Locky
Mystics
2003
Plays Hurling Fan
Rooney
1958
TV Shows
Plays Dr. Frederick Garvey
Oz
1997
Plays Casey O'Donnell
Ellis Island
1984
Plays Roy Ashland
The West Wing
1999
Plays Dr. Stanilaus Lotaki
QB VII
1974
Plays Brendan Connelly
St. Elsewhere
1982
Plays Buddy Rourke
The Golden Girls
1985
Plays Sherman
Early Edition
1996
Plays Father Larry
Spin City
1996
Plays Prince Carpiano
The Protectors
1972
Plays Dr. Schachter
Frasier
1993
Plays Paul Erlich
Microbes and Men
1974
Plays Father Crumlish
Orson Welles' Great Mysteries
1973
Plays Uncle Roger
Cheers
1982
Plays Seamus Connor
Armchair Theatre
1956
Plays Shawn Keogh
Theatre Night
1957
Plays Mulligan
Theatre 625
1964
Plays Jacob Luke
Out of This World
1962
Plays Henry Wilkes
Out of the Unknown
1965
Plays Perkins
No Hiding Place
1959
Plays Evan Brannigan
Beauty and the Beast
1987
Plays Matt Dystal
Journey to the Unknown
1968
Plays Brother Arnold
The Wednesday Play
1964
Plays Charles Armstrong
On Trial
1960
Plays Fred
Thirty-Minute Theatre
1965
Latest Trailers
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The Butcher Boy
Full Filmography
The West Wing
Roy Ashland · 2 episodes
2003–2004
TV
Mystics
Locky
2003
Film
Puckoon
Sgt. McGillikuddie
2002
Film
Rough for Theatre I
B
2000
Film
Oz
Dr. Frederick Garvey · 3 episodes
1999
TV
Spin City
Father Larry · 1 episode
1997–1998
TV
The Butcher Boy
Father Sullivan
1998
Film
The Matchmaker
Dermot O'Brien
1997
Film
Early Edition
Sherman · 1 episode
1996
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Milo O'Shea still alive?
Milo O'Shea passed away on April 2, 2013 at age 86.
What are the most famous roles of Milo O'Shea?
Milo O'Shea is best known for roles in The Purple Rose of Cairo, Barbarella, The Verdict.
How many movies has Milo O'Shea been in?
Over a 73-year career (since 1940), Milo O'Shea has appeared in 36 movies and 24 TV shows.
What was Milo O'Shea's first movie?
The career of Milo O'Shea began with Contraband (1940).
What is Milo O'Shea's most recent movie or series?
Milo O'Shea's most recent release is Mystics, which premiered on December 12, 2003.
What TV shows has Milo O'Shea appeared in?
On television, Milo O'Shea has appeared in Frasier, Oz, Cheers, The West Wing.
Milo O'Shea
1926-06-02 · Dublin, Irish Free State
Milo Donal O'Shea was an Irish actor. He received nomination for the BAFTA Award for Most Promising Newcomer for his breakthrough role in Ulysses (1967), and was twice nominated for the Tony Award for Best Lead Actor in a Play for his performances in Broadway productions of Staircase (1968) and Mass Appeal (1982).