Frank O'Connor

Acting

Frank O'Connor

Born 11 April 1881 · New York City, New York, USA · Died 22 November 1959 at 78

Frank O'Connor was an American screen and television actor, as well as a director, screenwriter, and producer. His lengthy film acting career began in 1915.

Known for

Highlights

It's a Wonderful Life1946 · Film · Military Officer in Montage (uncredited)
Citizen Kane1941 · Film · Man at Madison Square Garden (uncredited)
Sunset Boulevard1950 · Film · Courtier (uncredited)
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington1939 · Film · Senator Alfred (uncredited)
The Grapes of Wrath1940 · Film · Deputy #1 (uncredited)
The Thin Man1934 · Film · Detective Waiter (uncredited)

Filmography

Movies

296 films

Decision at Sundown1957 · Film · Townsman in Church
Jet Pilot1957 · Film
The Rising of the Moon1957 · Film · Story
Top Gun1955 · Film · Mr. Turner (uncredited)
A Lawless Street1955 · Film · Townsman (uncredited)
Women's Prison1955 · Film
The Sun Shines Bright1953 · Film
The Blue Gardenia1953 · Film · Passerby (uncredited)
Woman They Almost Lynched1953 · Film · Townsman (uncredited)
Angel Face1953 · Film · Bailiff (uncredited)
The Quiet Man1952 · Film · Ringside Photographer (uncredited)
Carrie1952 · Film · Hotel Waiter (uncredited)
Smoky Canyon1952 · Film · Jim Woodstock
Scandal Sheet1952 · Film · Newspaperman (uncredited)
Man in the Saddle1951 · Film
The Stooge1951 · Film · Sidewalk Passerby (uncredited)
The Strange Door1951 · Film
The Blue Veil1951 · Film · Train Conductor (Uncredited)
The Family Secret1951 · Film
Here Comes the Groom1951 · Film · Wedding Guest (uncredited)
Mysterious Island1951 · Film · Confederate Officer
Lost Planet Airmen1951 · Film · Old Watchman
Gunplay1951 · Film · Dan, the station agent
A Place in the Sun1951 · Film · Factory Floorman (uncredited)
The Texas Rangers1951 · Film
Hollywood Story1951 · Film · Policeman (uncredited)
In Old Amarillo1951 · Film · Frank (uncredited)
M1951 · Film · Man in Mob (uncredited)
Gasoline Alley1951 · Film · Minister (uncredited)
Short Grass1950 · Film · Townsman (uncredited)
Revenue Agent1950 · Film
The Men1950 · Film · Hospital Orderly (uncredited)
Sunset Boulevard1950 · Film · Courtier (uncredited)
Rock Island Trail1950 · Film · Army Lieutenant
The Invisible Monster1950 · Film · Chemical Truck Cop [Ch. 5 bit]
No Sad Songs for Me1950 · Film · Conductor (uncredited)
Cody of the Pony Express1950 · Film · Hank (uncredited)
Mule Train1950 · Film · Bystander (uncredited)
Woman in Hiding1950 · Film · Conventioneer (uncredited)
Sands of Iwo Jima1950 · Film · Waiter in Bar (uncredited)
Cowboy and the Prizefighter1949 · Film · Jack (uncredited)
Chinatown at Midnight1949 · Film
All the King's Men1949 · Film · Party Guest (uncredited)
The James Brothers of Missouri1949 · Film · Rimrock Citizen
Mr. Soft Touch1949 · Film · Used Car Salesman (Uncredited)
The Wyoming Bandit1949 · Film
The Great Sinner1949 · Film · Gambling Casino Patron (uncredited)
King of the Rocket Men1949 · Film · Warehouse Guard
Johnny Allegro1949 · Film
The Stratton Story1949 · Film · Baseball Fan
Challenge of the Range1949 · Film · Saunders (uncredited)
Ghost of Zorro1949 · Film · Doctor - Ch. 8
Riders of the Whistling Pines1949 · Film · Man on Coroner's Jury (uncredited)
Shockproof1949 · Film · Policeman at Hospital (Uncredited)
Wake of the Red Witch1948 · Film · Old Seaman
Congo Bill1948 · Film · Frank
Moonrise1948 · Film
Daredevils of the Clouds1948 · Film · Fight Spectator (uncredited)
Feudin', Fussin' and A-Fightin'1948 · Film · Townsman at Dance (uncredited)
Secret Service Investigator1948 · Film · Hotel Guest / Coffee Drinker (uncredited)
Who Killed Doc Robbin?1948 · Film · Squad Car Cop (uncredited)
The Noose Hangs High1948 · Film · Postman (uncredited)
Dangers of the Canadian Mounted1948 · Film · Commissioner Barton [Ch. 9-11]
Secret Beyond the Door1947 · Film · Train Conductor (uncredited)
Nightmare Alley1947 · Film · Carnival Customer (uncredited)
Desperate1947 · Film · Train Conductor (uncredited)
Dick Tracy's Dilemma1947 · Film · Cop in Squad Car (uncredited)
The Egg and I1947 · Film · Reveler at Country Dance (Uncredited)
Homesteaders of Paradise Valley1947 · Film · Doctor (uncredited)
The Good Bad Egg1947 · Film · Member of Board of Directors (uncredited)
Shoot to Kill1947 · Film · Deputy Clem Sparks
Last Frontier Uprising1947 · Film · Rancher Frank
Stagecoach to Denver1946 · Film · Taylor
It's a Wonderful Life1946 · Film · Military Officer in Montage (uncredited)
The Brute Man1946 · Film · Policeman at Helen's Apartment (uncredited)
Night Train to Memphis1946 · Film · Railroad Station Agent
Sun Valley Cyclone1946 · Film · Doctor (uncredited)
Badman's Territory1946 · Film · Townsman (uncredited)
Night Editor1946 · Film · Detective Andy (Uncredited)
Mr. Noisy1946 · Film · (uncredited)
Strange Impersonation1946 · Film · Doctor at Nora's Presentation (uncredited)
Days of Buffalo Bill1946 · Film · Cashier Sam
Getting Gertie's Garter1945 · Film · Board Member (uncredited)
Hold That Blonde!1945 · Film · Man Outside Theater (uncredited)
Fallen Angel1945 · Film · Man at Madley's Show (uncredited)
Sing Your Way Home1945 · Film · Police Officer (uncredited)
Mildred Pierce1945 · Film · First Night Diner (uncredited)
Lady on a Train1945 · Film
Gangs of the Waterfront1945 · Film · Dan Stevens
The Vampire's Ghost1945 · Film · Sailor
Escape in the Fog1945 · Film · Navy Officer, Harbor Patrol (uncredited)
The Picture of Dorian Gray1945 · Film · Selby Estate Butler (uncredited)
I Love a Mystery1945 · Film · Jason 'Pegleg' Anderson (Uncredited)
A Song to Remember1945 · Film · Guest at Duke of Orleans (uncredited)
The Missing Juror1944 · Film · Train Conductor (uncredited)
Youth Runs Wild1944 · Film · Police Officer Martin (uncredited)
In Society1944 · Film · Policeman at Winthrop Home (uncredited)
The Falcon in Mexico1944 · Film · Officer Hoffman (uncredited)
Mr. Winkle Goes to War1944 · Film
Northern Pursuit1943 · Film · Train Station Passenger (uncredited)
False Colors1943 · Film · Rancher-Party Guest
The Chance of a Lifetime1943 · Film · Policeman (Uncredited)
Dangerous Blondes1943 · Film · Mailman (uncredited)
So's Your Uncle1943 · Film · Burly Character
Passport to Suez1943 · Film · Wembley Agent
Honeymoon Lodge1943 · Film · Ticket-Taker
Don't Be a Sucker!1943 · Film
Good Luck, Mr. Yates1943 · Film · Cop
Riders of the Rio Grande1943 · Film · Man Exiting Saloon
Gildersleeve's Bad Day1943 · Film · Car 41 Police Officer (uncredited)
This Land Is Mine1943 · Film · Juror
Murder in Times Square1943 · Film · Detective Lewis
Quiet Please, Murder1943 · Film · Guard in Library
The Moon Is Down1943 · Film · Villager in Pub (uncredited)
Keep 'Em Slugging1943 · Film · Second Detective
X Marks the Spot1942 · Film · Policeman (uncredited)
The Talk of the Town1942 · Film · Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
The Big Street1942 · Film · Police Captain at Tunnel (uncredited)
In Old California1942 · Film · Bystander on Riverboat
The Falcon Takes Over1942 · Film · Desk Sergeant (Uncredited)
Sunset on the Desert1942 · Film · Pie-Bidder
Obliging Young Lady1942 · Film · Railroad Ticket Taker (uncredited)
Stagecoach Express1942 · Film · Miner (uncredited)
Mr. Wise Guy1942 · Film · Reformatory Guard (uncredited)
A Date with the Falcon1942 · Film · Policeman at Accident (uncredited)
Pacific Blackout1941 · Film · Fire Chief
Steel Against the Sky1941 · Film · Rocky's Crew Member (uncredited)
All-American Co-Ed1941 · Film · Policeman
The Gay Falcon1941 · Film · Policeman in Street (uncredited)
Honky Tonk1941 · Film · Train Conductor #1 (uncredited)
Lady Scarface1941 · Film · Detective Frank
Bad Man of Deadwood1941 · Film · Townsman
A Panic in the Parlor1941 · Film · Policeman
Nevada City1941 · Film · Townsman
The Spider Returns1941 · Film · Detective
Robbers of the Range1941 · Film · Jury Foreman (uncredited)
Citizen Kane1941 · Film · Man at Madison Square Garden (uncredited)
Roar of the Press1941 · Film · Police Lieutenant Jim Hall
Man-Made Monster1941 · Film · Detective
Bury Me Not on the Lone Prairie1941 · Film · Dan Wendall
A Man Betrayed1941 · Film · Train Conductor (uncredited)
The Green Hornet Strikes Again!1940 · Film · Police Patrolman
Ellery Queen, Master Detective1940 · Film · Ambulance Driver (uncredited)
Little Nellie Kelly1940 · Film · Irish Crony in Pub (uncredited)
You'll Find Out1940 · Film · Apartment Responder (uncredited)
Christmas in July1940 · Film · Juror (uncredited)
Third Finger, Left Hand1940 · Film · Man at Railroad Station
Triple Justice1940 · Film · Doctor
Ride, Tenderfoot, Ride1940 · Film · Packing House Employee
Young People1940 · Film · Farmer at Town Hall Meeting (uncredited)
Flowing Gold1940 · Film · Detective Taking Johnny (uncredited)
Stranger on the Third Floor1940 · Film · Policeman (uncredited)
I Love You Again1940 · Film · Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Millionaires in Prison1940 · Film · Frank, Prison Guard (uncredited)
Adventures of Red Ryder1940 · Film · RR Board Member
The Grapes of Wrath1940 · Film · Deputy #1 (uncredited)
Adventure in Diamonds1940 · Film · Story
City of Chance1940 · Film · Frank - Hotel Doorman
The Invisible Man Returns1940 · Film · Constable at Coal Train (uncredited)
Joe and Ethel Turp Call on the President1939 · Film · Mr. Smith
Buried Alive1939 · Film · Guard
The Housekeeper's Daughter1939 · Film · Policeman
Smashing the Money Ring1939 · Film · Superior Court Guard (uncredited)
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington1939 · Film · Senator Alfred (uncredited)
The Day the Bookies Wept1939 · Film · Railbird Race Spectator (uncredited)
Full Confession1939 · Film · Work Guard (uncredited)
Dick Tracy's G-Men1939 · Film · Army Captain
Our Leading Citizen1939 · Film · Member
Each Dawn I Die1939 · Film · Guard in Movie Room (uncredited)
Exile Express1939 · Film · Federal Man
Code of the Streets1939 · Film · Policeman
The Night Riders1939 · Film · Washington Telegraph Operator
East Side of Heaven1939 · Film · Detective (uncredited)
The Lady and the Mob1939 · Film · Policeman
Silver on the Sage1939 · Film · Jury Foreman
Let Us Live1939 · Film · Detective (uncredited)
The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle1939 · Film · (uncredited)
Sergeant Madden1939 · Film · Policeman at Graduation
The Saint Strikes Back1939 · Film · Policeman with Cullis (Uncredited)
You Can't Cheat an Honest Man1939 · Film · Cop with Judge (uncredited)
The Mysterious Miss X1939 · Film · Policeman
Pirates of the Skies1939 · Film
Red River Range1938 · Film · Photographer (uncredited)
Next Time I Marry1938 · Film · Davis (uncredited)
Comet Over Broadway1938 · Film · Officer Bringing Bill to Prison (uncredited)
Sunset Murder Case1938 · Film · Detective Sergeant Tom O'Connor
Cipher Bureau1938 · Film
A Man to Remember1938 · Film · Man at Hospital Dedication (uncredited)
Religious Racketeers1938 · Film · Director
Tell Your Children1938 · Film · Jury Foreman (uncredited)
Riders of the Black Hills1938 · Film · Doctor
The Saint in New York1938 · Film · Court Bailiff (Uncredited)
Alexander's Ragtime Band1938 · Film · Officer in Army Show Audience (uncredited)
The Girl of the Golden West1938 · Film · Stagecoach Passenger
Maid's Night Out1938 · Film · Police Sergeant (uncredited)
Night Spot1938 · Film · Nightclub Doorman
Born to Be Wild1938 · Film · Jim (uncredited)
Double Danger1938 · Film · Seated Policeman (uncredited)
The Jury's Secret1938 · Film · Reporter
The Dummy Owner1938 · Film
She's Got Everything1937 · Film · White-Haired Creditor
The Adventurous Blonde1937 · Film · Policeman (uncredited)
Night Club Scandal1937 · Film · Alcott
Double Wedding1937 · Film · Second Bartender (uncredited)
The Wrong Road1937 · Film · Man at Auction (uncredited)
Youth on Parole1937 · Film · Conductor (uncredited)
Forty Naughty Girls1937 · Film · Stage Manager (uncredited)
Back in Circulation1937 · Film · News Office Worker (uncredited)
Topper1937 · Film · Sea Breeze Hotel Doorman (uncredited)
A Day at the Races1937 · Film · Racetrack Guard (uncredited)
Parnell1937 · Film · Irish Party Member
They Gave Him a Gun1937 · Film · Bailiff (uncredited)
The Frame-Up1937 · Film · Guard (uncredited)
Midnight Taxi1937 · Film · FBI Agent
Dangerous Number1937 · Film · Ship's Officer
The Mandarin Mystery1936 · Film · Detective
Three Smart Girls1936 · Film · Policeman at Police Station
College Holiday1936 · Film · Conductor
Great Guy1936 · Film · Detective (Uncredited)
The Accusing Finger1936 · Film · Deputy
The President's Mystery1936 · Film · Detective (uncredited)
Don't Turn 'em Loose1936 · Film · Cell Block Guard
Wives Never Know1936 · Film · Police Sergeant (uncredited)
To Mary - with Love1936 · Film · Conductor
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town1936 · Film · Train Conductor (uncredited)
Murder at Glen Athol1936 · Film · Detective McGurn (uncredited)
You May Be Next!1936 · Film · Policeman (uncredited)
White Lies1935 · Film · Sheriff (uncredited)
Dangerous1935 · Film
Rendezvous1935 · Film · Officer (uncredited)
His Fighting Blood1935 · Film · Dick Ingram
The Girl Who Came Back1935 · Film · Policeman (uncredited)
Special Agent1935 · Film · Policeman (uncredited)
Woman Wanted1935 · Film · Policeman (uncredited)
Broadway Gondolier1935 · Film · Majordomo Directing Cabs
The Glass Key1935 · Film · Frank McLaughlin (uncredited)
No More Ladies1935 · Film · Joe Williams' Bartender (uncredited)
Strangers All1935 · Film · Police Sergeant O'Connor
The Mystery Man1935 · Film · Train Depot Waiter (uncredited)
Clive of India1935 · Film · Counting Clerk
Buried Loot1935 · Film · Court Clerk (uncredited)
Mills of the Gods1934 · Film · Workman (uncredited)
Broadway Bill1934 · Film · Reporter (uncredited)
In Old Santa Fe1934 · Film · Party Guest (uncredited)
Kentucky Kernels1934 · Film · Police Officer (uncredited)
The Merry Widow1934 · Film · Soldier with Exhibit 2 (uncredited)
Among the Missing1934 · Film · Police Sergeant (uncredited)
Their Big Moment1934 · Film · Detective (uncredited)
Bachelor Bait1934 · Film · William's Boss (uncredited)
Hat, Coat and Glove1934 · Film · Police Sgt. Whalen (uncredited)
The Defense Rests1934 · Film · Minor Role
The Thin Man1934 · Film · Detective Waiter (uncredited)
Twentieth Century1934 · Film · Stagehand (uncredited)
The Crime of Helen Stanley1934 · Film · Ballistic Expert
Sisters Under the Skin1934 · Film · Reporter
Whirlpool1934 · Film · Sheriff (uncredited)
Roast-Beef and Movies1934 · Film · Studio President (uncredited)
Bridal Bail1934 · Film · Police Desk Sergeant
The Son of Kong1933 · Film · 1st Process Server
Mr. Skitch1933 · Film · Roulette Table Staff
The Chief1933 · Film · Customer Wanting Hat
Meet the Baron1933 · Film · Stable Boss (uncredited)
Stage Mother1933 · Film · Man at Gangplank (uncredited)
The Mayor of Hell1933 · Film · Cop in Court (uncredited)
The Gay Nighties1933 · Film · Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)
Elmer, the Great1933 · Film · Game Spectator (uncredited)
Parachute Jumper1933 · Film · Detective with Lt. Coffey (uncredited)
Just Around the Corner1933 · Film · Sears' Colleague (uncredited)
Handle with Care1932 · Film · Police Lieutenant
20,000 Years in Sing Sing1932 · Film · Cell Guard (uncredited)
The Death Kiss1932 · Film · Tom
Three on a Match1932 · Film · Telegraph Operator (uncredited)
The Lost Squadron1932 · Film · Officer (uncredited)
Ladies' Man1931 · Film · News clerk
Shadow of the Law1930 · Film · Undetermined Role
Just Off Broadway1929 · Film · Director
Linda1929 · Film · Writer
The Masked Angel1928 · Film · Director
Sinews of Steel1927 · Film · Director
Spangles1926 · Film · Director
The Silent Power1926 · Film · Director
The False Alarm1926 · Film · Director
The Block Signal1926 · Film · Director
Devil's Island1926 · Film · Director
Hearts and Spangles1926 · Film · Director
Free to Love1925 · Film · Director
The Lawful Cheater1925 · Film · Director
Go Straight!1925 · Film · Director
A Homespun Vamp1922 · Film · Director
Orphans of the Storm1921 · Film · Party Guest (uncredited)
A Virginia Courtship1921 · Film · Director
Little Miss No-Account1918 · Film · Edwin Sayer
The Unwritten Code1918 · Film · Thompson
The Crucible of Life1918 · Film · Edwin Fairfax
The Silent Witness1917 · Film · Richard Morgan
Madame Sherry1917 · Film · Edward Sherry

Filmography

Series

2 shows

The Abbott and Costello Show1952 · Series · Passerby
Death Valley Days1952 · Series · Townsman (uncredited)