William H. O'Brien
Jul 19, 1891 — Apr 18, 1981 (89 years)
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
258 Movies
13 Series
A career spanning 107+ years and 271+ titles makes William H. O'Brien one of the trade's long-distance runners. his Waiter at Men's Club in 'Airport' ranks among the most remembered of his filmography. Drama has been his most frequent territory.
89R.I.P.
258Movies
13Series
William H. O'Brien
258 Movies
13 Series
A career spanning 107+ years and 271+ titles makes William H. O'Brien one of the trade's long-distance runners. his Waiter at Men's Club in 'Airport' ranks among the most remembered of his filmography. Drama has been his most frequent territory.
89 R.I.P.
R.I.P.
258
Movies
13
Series
Movies
Witness for the Prosecution
1957
Citizen Kane
1941
High Noon
1952
Hollywood Mystery
1934
To Kill a Mockingbird
1962
Sabrina
1954
Ocean's Eleven
1960
Rebecca
1940
All About Eve
1950
Around the World in 80 Days
1956
Dial M for Murder
1954
A Streetcar Named Desire
1951
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
1953
Dirigible
1931
Bachelor Bait
1934
Scarface
1932
Merrily We Go to Hell
1932
In Old Chicago
1938
The Big Sleep
1946
Topaz
1969
Battle Cry
1955
Ace in the Hole
1951
The Seven Year Itch
1955
Bedknobs and Broomsticks
1971
So Proudly We Hail
1943
Sweet Smell of Success
1957
Fort Ti
1953
Daddy Long Legs
1955
Judgment at Nuremberg
1961
The Bounty Hunter
1954
Fallen Angel
1945
Men Call It Love
1931
Jungle Goddess
1948
Désirée
1954
Government Girl
1943
Airport
1970
The Wet Parade
1932
The Unholy Wife
1957
Rio Lobo
1970
Father of the Bride
1950
A Night at the Opera
1935
The Last Hurrah
1958
The Best Years of Our Lives
1946
The Harder They Fall
1956
The Men
1950
The Tattered Dress
1957
Body and Soul
1947
Valley of the Dolls
1967
The Gay Deception
1935
A Star Is Born
1954
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The Todd Killings
Mr. Miller (uncredited)
1971
Film
Bedknobs and Broomsticks
Portobello Road Passerby (uncredited)
1971
Film
Support Your Local Gunfighter
Old Chess Player (uncredited)
1971
Film
Rio Lobo
Man in Army Post Saloon (uncredited)
1970
Film
Airport
Waiter at Men's Club
1970
Film
Topaz
Butler (uncredited)
1969
Film
The Trouble with Girls
Hotel Lobby Extra (uncredited)
1969
Film
Valley of the Dolls
Bartender (uncredited)
1967
Film
Not With My Wife, You Don't!
Waiter at Officer's Ball (uncredited)
1966
Film
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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 283 movies and 15 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.