William O'Connell
Known for
Seen across enough titles, William O'Connell turns into a familiar face who has been at it long enough for audiences to grow up watching him. 44 credits across 65 years is a rate most careers never reach. The most visible line on the filmography is 'High Plains Drifter' (Barber). 'The Outlaw Josey Wales' is close behind in visibility. The early stretch of the career is the part least seen today.
William O'Connell
20 Movies
24 Series
Seen across enough titles, William O'Connell turns into a familiar face who has been at it long enough for audiences to grow up watching him. 44 credits across 65 years is a rate most careers never reach. The most visible line on the filmography is 'High Plains Drifter' (Barber). 'The Outlaw Josey Wales' is close behind in visibility. The early stretch of the career is the part least seen today.
Movies
Plays Sim Carstairs
The Outlaw Josey Wales
1976
Plays Barber
High Plains Drifter
1973
Plays Elmo, Sergeant-At-Arms Biker
Every Which Way but Loose
1978
Plays Elmo
Any Which Way You Can
1980
Plays Crusade Preacher
Big Bad Mama
1974
Plays Horace Tabor
Paint Your Wagon
1969
Plays Survivor
Ice Station Zebra
1968
Plays Bartender in Piercetown
The Culpepper Cattle Co.
1972
Plays Attorney
Stewardess School
1986
Plays Minister
The Happy Ending
1969
Plays Store Clerk
Scandalous John
1971
Plays McSnigg
It's a Bikini World
1967
Plays Minister
Black Eye
1974
Plays Appraiser
20,000 Eyes
1961
TV Shows
Plays Martin Evans
Petticoat Junction
1963
Plays Herman Elger
Quincy, M.E.
1976
Plays Blake
Daniel Boone
1964
Plays Jackson
Gunsmoke
1955
Plays The Creature
The Outer Limits
1963
Plays Thelev
Star Trek
1966
Plays Dr. Winterich
The Wild Wild West
1965
Plays The Minster
Love, American Style
1969
Plays Mr. Perkins
Batman
1966
Plays Instructor
Mission: Impossible
1966
Plays Hotel Clerk
The Odd Couple
1970
Plays Art Summers
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
1962
Plays Assistant Manager
The Lucy Show
1962
Plays Harold Parmadoor
Charlie's Angels
1976
Plays John Burke
Mannix
1967
Plays Desk Clerk
Green Acres
1965
Plays The Bank Clerk
The Munsters
1964
Plays Lt. (j.g.) Malcolm Wade
The Lieutenant
1963
Plays Archibald
My Three Sons
1960
Plays Chester #2
Thriller
1960
Plays Simkin
The Fantastic Journey
1977
Latest Trailers
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The Haunted
Full Filmography
Stewardess School
Attorney
1986
Film
Any Which Way You Can
Elmo
1980
Film
Every Which Way but Loose
Elmo, Sergeant-At-Arms Biker
1978
Film
The Fantastic Journey
Simkin · 1 episode
1977–
TV
Quincy, M.E.
Herman Elger · 2 episodes
1976–
TV
Charlie's Angels
Harold Parmadoor · 1 episode
1976–
TV
The Outlaw Josey Wales
Sim Carstairs
1976
Film
Big Bad Mama
Crusade Preacher
1974
Film
Black Eye
Minister
1974
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is William O'Connell still alive?
William O'Connell passed away on January 25, 2024 at age 90.
What are the most famous roles of William O'Connell?
William O'Connell is best known for roles in High Plains Drifter, The Outlaw Josey Wales, Every Which Way but Loose.
How many movies has William O'Connell been in?
Over a 63-year career (since 1961), William O'Connell has appeared in 20 movies and 24 TV shows.
What was William O'Connell's first movie?
The career of William O'Connell began with Swingin' Along (1961).
What is William O'Connell's most recent movie or series?
William O'Connell's most recent release is The Haunted, which premiered on May 6, 1991.
What TV shows has William O'Connell appeared in?
On television, William O'Connell has appeared in Star Trek, The Twilight Zone, Batman, Bonanza.
William O'Connell
1933-08-20 · Richmond, Virginia, USA
William O'Connell was born on August 20, 1933 in Richmond, Virginia, USA as William L. O'Connell Jr. He is an actor, known for Paint Your Wagon (1969), The Outlaw Josey Wales (1976) and Way... Way Out (1966).