James O'Rear
James O'Rear is a marquee American actor with the standing that comes from titles people actually watched. Nothing else on the filmography has been seen by as many people as 'Chinatown'. 'Brute Force' belongs on any short list of his work. Most of the work sits in crime. The output is focused rather than vast, at 16 credits.
James O'Rear
12 Movies
4 Series
James O'Rear is a marquee American actor with the standing that comes from titles people actually watched. Nothing else on the filmography has been seen by as many people as 'Chinatown'. 'Brute Force' belongs on any short list of his work. Most of the work sits in crime. The output is focused rather than vast, at 16 credits.
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Chinatown
Lawyer
1974
Film
Conrack
Messenger
1974
Film
All in the Family
Mr. Dundee · 1 episode
1971–
TV
That Girl
Clerk (as James O'Reare) · 1 episode
1966–
TV
Mister Buddwing
Dice Player
1966
Film
Dear Heart
Marvin
1965
Film
The Andy Griffith Show
Mr. Coefield · 1 episode
1960–
TV
The Chevy Mystery Show
Vatsek · 1 episode
1960–
TV
The Story on Page One
Hauser (uncredited)
1959
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is James O'Rear still alive?
James O'Rear passed away on June 14, 2000 at age 86.
What are the most famous roles of James O'Rear?
James O'Rear is best known for roles in Chinatown, Bus Stop, Brute Force.
How many movies has James O'Rear been in?
Over a 53-year career (since 1947), James O'Rear has appeared in 12 movies and 4 TV shows.
What was James O'Rear's first movie?
The career of James O'Rear began with The Sea of Grass (1947).
What is James O'Rear's most recent movie or series?
James O'Rear's most recent release is Chinatown, which premiered on June 20, 1974.
What TV shows has James O'Rear appeared in?
On television, James O'Rear has appeared in All in the Family, The Andy Griffith Show, That Girl, The Chevy Mystery Show.
James O'Rear
1914-01-04 · Frankfort, Indiana, USA
James O'Rear was born on 4 January 1914 in Frankfort, Indiana, USA. He was an actor, known for Chinatown (1974), That Girl (1966) and Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse (1958). He was previously married to Emily Woodruff. He died on 20 June 2000 in Los Angeles, California, USA.