William H. O'Brien
Actor
89 years (Jul 19, 1891 – Apr 18, 1981)Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
William H. O'Brien reached veteran standing the slow way, as an Australian actor who has outlasted trends, studios and formats. More of the credits fall under drama than under anything else. With 273 credits to his name, volume is part of the story. The most visible line on the filmography is 'Airport' (Waiter at Men's Club). 'Monkey Business' counts among the more visible credits. 28 was the age at the first credit.
William H. O'Brien
Actor
William H. O'Brien reached veteran standing the slow way, as an Australian actor who has outlasted trends, studios and formats. More of the credits fall under drama than under anything else. With 273 credits to his name, volume is part of the story. The most visible line on the filmography is 'Airport' (Waiter at Men's Club). 'Monkey Business' counts among the more visible credits. 28 was the age at the first credit.
Movies: 260 titles
Plays Waiter at Men's Club
Airport
1970
Plays Restaurant Cook
The High and the Mighty
1954
Plays Servant
The Man in the Iron Mask
1939
Plays Detective at Murder Scene
Dressed to Kill
1946
Plays Bartender Joe
Trouble Along the Way
1953
Plays Train Conductor
Elmer Gantry
1960
Plays Waiter
Monkey Business
1931
Plays Bartender
Daybreak
1931
Plays Servant
Woman's World
1954
Plays Waiter
Edison, the Man
1940
Plays Struthers - 2nd Butler (as William O'Brien)
Let Us Be Gay
1930
Plays Bartender
Fort Ti
1953
Plays Circus Spectator
Toby Tyler or Ten Weeks with a Circus
1960
Plays Waiter at Ball
New Moon
1930
Plays Waiter
Captain Swagger
1928
Plays Waiter
Once More, My Darling
1949
Plays Bund Meeting Spectator
Pressure Point
1962
Plays Bald Saloon Waiter
North of the Rio Grande
1937
Plays Waiter
The Road to Reno
1931
Plays Legionnaire
Zorro's Fighting Legion
1939
Plays Waiter Bringing Caviar
Curtain Call
1940
Plays Waiter at Christmas Party
Home Before Dark
1958
Plays Waiter
Hit Parade of 1941
1940
Plays Nightclub Waiter
The Gracie Allen Murder Case
1939
Plays Butler
Anybody's Woman
1930
Plays English Sailor Who Pleads for Water
Captain Caution
1940
Plays Apartment Tenant
While the City Sleeps
1928
Plays Headwaiter
Wells Fargo
1937
Plays Bald Bartender
The Showdown
1940
Plays Banquet Servant
Bulldog Drummond Strikes Back
1934
Plays Nightclub Waiter
Sing, Baby, Sing
1936
Plays Waiter Getting Carl to Telephone
Long Lost Father
1934
Plays Waiter at Party
Brooklyn Orchid
1942
Plays Detective Frisking Nick
The Racket
1928
Plays Nightclub Waiter
Love Thy Neighbor
1940
Plays Waiter
Margin for Error
1943
Plays Casino de Paree Waiter
Go Into Your Dance
1935
Plays Extra as Ship Waiter
Champagne Charlie
1936
Plays Croupier
Faithless
1932
Plays Waiter
Hired Wife
1940
Plays Waiter
City of Chance
1940
Plays Henchman Conte
The Sky Raiders
1931
Plays Condor Club Headwaiter
Girl from Rio
1939
Plays Victor - Mike's Butler
The Guilty Generation
1931
Plays Elevator starter
Ladies' Man
1931
Plays Man at Mayoral Debate
His Family Tree
1935
Plays Waiter
Shadow of Doubt
1935
Plays Waiter
Forty Little Mothers
1940
Plays Footman
Strictly Unconventional
1930
Plays Waiter
Mexican Spitfire Out West
1940
TV Shows: 13 titles
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Bedknobs and Broomsticks
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The Todd Killings
Mr. Miller (uncredited)
1971
Bedknobs and Broomsticks
Portobello Road Passerby (uncredited)
1971
Support Your Local Gunfighter
Old Chess Player (uncredited)
1971
Rio Lobo
Man in Army Post Saloon (uncredited)
1970
Airport
Waiter at Men's Club
1970
Topaz
Butler (uncredited)
1969
The Trouble with Girls
Hotel Lobby Extra (uncredited)
1969
Valley of the Dolls
Bartender (uncredited)
1967
Bewitched
Waiter (uncredited)
1967Season 4
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is William H. O'Brien still alive?
William H. O'Brien passed away on April 18, 1981 at age 89.
What are the most famous roles of William H. O'Brien?
William H. O'Brien is best known for roles in Citizen Kane, Some Like It Hot, The Graduate.
How many movies has William H. O'Brien been in?
Over a 62-year career (since 1919), William H. O'Brien has appeared in 260 movies and 13 TV shows.
What was William H. O'Brien's first movie?
The career of William H. O'Brien began with The Delicious Little Devil (1919).
What is William H. O'Brien's most recent movie or series?
William H. O'Brien's most recent release is The Todd Killings, which premiered on October 20, 1971.
What TV shows has William H. O'Brien appeared in?
On television, William H. O'Brien has appeared in The Twilight Zone, Bewitched, Bonanza, Get Smart.
William H. O'Brien
1891-07-19 · Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Australian born William H. O'Brien began his screen acting career in Australia in 1918, then resumed in Hollywood in 1921. He continued acting in films and television series to 1971.