Edmond O'Brien

Born: 1915-09-10

Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA

Biography

Edmond O'Brien (September 10, 1915 – May 9, 1985) was an Academy Award-winning American film actor who is perhaps best remembered for his role in D.O.A. (1950). His many memorable films included The Killers, White Heat, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance and The Wild Bunch.

He also co-starred with Richard Rust in the NBC legal drama Sam Benedict, which aired during the 1962-1963 television season.

Known For

The Longest Day
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance
Fantastic Voyage
Julius Caesar
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
The Wild Bunch
Birdman of Alcatraz
Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid
The Greatest Show on Earth
The Killers

Top Movie Credits

The Longest Day Gen. Raymond D. Barton
Fantastic Voyage General Carter
The Wild Bunch Freddie Sykes
Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid (in "White Heat") (archive footage)
The Greatest Show on Earth Midway Barker at End (uncredited)
The Killers Jim Reardon