Frank O'Connor

Frank O'Connor

WriterActorDirectorDirecting Apr 11 (died age 78) New York City, New York, USA 1917–1957 (40 year career)
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Biography

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

Filmography

Acting (271)

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Movies (269)

Decision at Sundown

Decision at Sundown

1957

as Townsman in Church

6.3
A Lawless Street

A Lawless Street

1955

as Townsman (uncredited)

5.3
Women's Prison

Women's Prison

1955
5.7
The Blue Gardenia

The Blue Gardenia

1953

as Passerby (uncredited)

6.5
Angel Face

Angel Face

1953

as Bailiff (uncredited)

7.1
The Quiet Man

The Quiet Man

1952

as Ringside Photographer (uncredited)

7.3
Carrie

Carrie

1952

as Hotel Waiter (uncredited)

6.4
Scandal Sheet

Scandal Sheet

1952

as Newspaperman (uncredited)

6.9
Smoky Canyon

Smoky Canyon

1952

as Jim Woodstock

6.0
Lost Planet Airmen

Lost Planet Airmen

1951

as Old Watchman

5.5
The Texas Rangers

The Texas Rangers

1951
5.7
A Place in the Sun

A Place in the Sun

1951

as Factory Floorman (uncredited)

7.3
The Strange Door

The Strange Door

1951
6.1
Gunplay

Gunplay

1951

as Dan, the station agent

6.2
The Blue Veil

The Blue Veil

1951

as Train Conductor (Uncredited)

6.6
In Old Amarillo

In Old Amarillo

1951

as Frank (uncredited)

6.0
The Stooge

The Stooge

1951

as Sidewalk Passerby (uncredited)

6.6
Man in the Saddle

Man in the Saddle

1951
6.4
Here Comes the Groom

Here Comes the Groom

1951

as Wedding Guest (uncredited)

5.2
Gasoline Alley

Gasoline Alley

1951

as Minister (uncredited)

5.3
Mysterious Island

Mysterious Island

1951

as Confederate Officer

5.6
Hollywood Story

Hollywood Story

1951

as Policeman (uncredited)

6.6
The Family Secret

The Family Secret

1951
5.7
Sunset Boulevard

Sunset Boulevard

1950

as Courtier (uncredited)

8.3
Short Grass

Short Grass

1950

as Townsman (uncredited)

6.0
The Invisible Monster

The Invisible Monster

1950

as Chemical Truck Cop [Ch. 5 bit]

4.4
No Sad Songs for Me

No Sad Songs for Me

1950

as Conductor (uncredited)

6.2
Mule Train

Mule Train

1950

as Bystander (uncredited)

5.0
Sands of Iwo Jima

Sands of Iwo Jima

1950

as Waiter in Bar (uncredited)

6.4
The Men

The Men

1950

as Hospital Orderly (uncredited)

7.0
Cody of the Pony Express

Cody of the Pony Express

1950

as Hank (uncredited)

6.0
Rock Island Trail

Rock Island Trail

1950

as Army Lieutenant

6.0
Revenue Agent

Revenue Agent

1950
1.0
Woman in Hiding

Woman in Hiding

1950

as Conventioneer (uncredited)

6.2
The Stratton Story

The Stratton Story

1949

as Baseball Fan

6.6
The Wyoming Bandit

The Wyoming Bandit

1949
4.0
The Great Sinner

The Great Sinner

1949

as Gambling Casino Patron (uncredited)

6.6
Riders of the Whistling Pines

Riders of the Whistling Pines

1949

as Man on Coroner's Jury (uncredited)

5.0
Chinatown at Midnight

Chinatown at Midnight

1949
5.6
Shockproof

Shockproof

1949

as Policeman at Hospital (Uncredited)

6.3
All the King's Men

All the King's Men

1949

as Party Guest (uncredited)

7.0
Johnny Allegro

Johnny Allegro

1949
6.4
Mr. Soft Touch

Mr. Soft Touch

1949

as Used Car Salesman (Uncredited)

6.8
King of the Rocket Men

King of the Rocket Men

1949

as Warehouse Guard

5.2
The James Brothers of Missouri

The James Brothers of Missouri

1949

as Rimrock Citizen

6.0
Cowboy and the Prizefighter

Cowboy and the Prizefighter

1949

as Jack (uncredited)

Challenge of the Range

Challenge of the Range

1949

as Saunders (uncredited)

5.0
Ghost of Zorro

Ghost of Zorro

1949

as Doctor - Ch. 8

4.0
Secret Service Investigator

Secret Service Investigator

1948

as Hotel Guest / Coffee Drinker (uncredited)

6.0
Feudin', Fussin' and A-Fightin'

Feudin', Fussin' and A-Fightin'

1948

as Townsman at Dance (uncredited)

6.5
Wake of the Red Witch

Wake of the Red Witch

1948

as Old Seaman

5.6
Daredevils of the Clouds

Daredevils of the Clouds

1948

as Fight Spectator (uncredited)

6.0
Congo Bill

Congo Bill

1948

as Frank

1.0
Moonrise

Moonrise

1948
6.2
The Noose Hangs High

The Noose Hangs High

1948

as Postman (uncredited)

6.8
Who Killed Doc Robbin?

Who Killed Doc Robbin?

1948

as Squad Car Cop (uncredited)

3.6
Dangers of the Canadian Mounted

Dangers of the Canadian Mounted

1948

as Commissioner Barton [Ch. 9-11]

6.0
The Good Bad Egg

The Good Bad Egg

1947

as Member of Board of Directors (uncredited)

Desperate

Desperate

1947

as Train Conductor (uncredited)

6.5
Nightmare Alley

Nightmare Alley

1947

as Carnival Customer (uncredited)

7.2
Secret Beyond the Door

Secret Beyond the Door

1947

as Train Conductor (uncredited)

6.5
Last Frontier Uprising

Last Frontier Uprising

1947

as Rancher Frank

The Egg and I

The Egg and I

1947

as Reveler at Country Dance (Uncredited)

7.0
Dick Tracy's Dilemma

Dick Tracy's Dilemma

1947

as Cop in Squad Car (uncredited)

5.4
Homesteaders of Paradise Valley

Homesteaders of Paradise Valley

1947

as Doctor (uncredited)

4.2
Shoot to Kill

Shoot to Kill

1947

as Deputy Clem Sparks

4.7
It's a Wonderful Life

It's a Wonderful Life

1946

as Military Officer in Montage (uncredited)

8.3
Stagecoach to Denver

Stagecoach to Denver

1946

as Taylor

5.8
The Brute Man

The Brute Man

1946

as Policeman at Helen's Apartment (uncredited)

4.5
Mr. Noisy

Mr. Noisy

1946

as (uncredited)

7.0
Strange Impersonation

Strange Impersonation

1946

as Doctor at Nora's Presentation (uncredited)

6.0
Badman's Territory

Badman's Territory

1946

as Townsman (uncredited)

5.7
Sun Valley Cyclone

Sun Valley Cyclone

1946

as Doctor (uncredited)

5.0
Night Editor

Night Editor

1946

as Detective Andy (Uncredited)

5.4
Days of Buffalo Bill

Days of Buffalo Bill

1946

as Cashier Sam

Night Train to Memphis

Night Train to Memphis

1946

as Railroad Station Agent

Gangs of the Waterfront

Gangs of the Waterfront

1945

as Dan Stevens

6.0
Mildred Pierce

Mildred Pierce

1945

as First Night Diner (uncredited)

7.6
Fallen Angel

Fallen Angel

1945

as Man at Madley's Show (uncredited)

6.6
A Song to Remember

A Song to Remember

1945

as Guest at Duke of Orleans (uncredited)

6.3
Lady on a Train

Lady on a Train

1945
6.6
The Picture of Dorian Gray

The Picture of Dorian Gray

1945

as Selby Estate Butler (uncredited)

7.1
I Love a Mystery

I Love a Mystery

1945

as Jason 'Pegleg' Anderson (Uncredited)

6.2
Hold That Blonde!

Hold That Blonde!

1945

as Man Outside Theater (uncredited)

6.0
Getting Gertie's Garter

Getting Gertie's Garter

1945

as Board Member (uncredited)

3.0
The Vampire's Ghost

The Vampire's Ghost

1945

as Sailor

5.2
Escape in the Fog

Escape in the Fog

1945

as Navy Officer, Harbor Patrol (uncredited)

5.3
The Missing Juror

The Missing Juror

1944

as Train Conductor (uncredited)

6.0
Youth Runs Wild

Youth Runs Wild

1944

as Police Officer Martin (uncredited)

4.2
In Society

In Society

1944

as Policeman at Winthrop Home (uncredited)

5.8
The Falcon in Mexico

The Falcon in Mexico

1944

as Officer Hoffman (uncredited)

5.3
Northern Pursuit

Northern Pursuit

1943

as Train Station Passenger (uncredited)

6.0
Gildersleeve's Bad Day

Gildersleeve's Bad Day

1943

as Car 41 Police Officer (uncredited)

6.4
Honeymoon Lodge

Honeymoon Lodge

1943

as Ticket-Taker

This Land Is Mine

This Land Is Mine

1943

as Juror

7.2
Quiet Please, Murder

Quiet Please, Murder

1943

as Guard in Library

6.8
So's Your Uncle

So's Your Uncle

1943

as Burly Character

5.0
The Moon Is Down

The Moon Is Down

1943

as Villager in Pub (uncredited)

6.7
Keep 'Em Slugging

Keep 'Em Slugging

1943

as Second Detective

5.5
Dangerous Blondes

Dangerous Blondes

1943

as Mailman (uncredited)

6.0
False Colors

False Colors

1943

as Rancher-Party Guest

3.8
Good Luck, Mr. Yates

Good Luck, Mr. Yates

1943

as Cop

5.8
Murder in Times Square

Murder in Times Square

1943

as Detective Lewis

4.3
The Chance of a Lifetime

The Chance of a Lifetime

1943

as Policeman (Uncredited)

6.2
Passport to Suez

Passport to Suez

1943

as Wembley Agent

5.7
Riders of the Rio Grande

Riders of the Rio Grande

1943

as Man Exiting Saloon

Don't Be a Sucker!

Don't Be a Sucker!

1943
6.8
The Falcon Takes Over

The Falcon Takes Over

1942

as Desk Sergeant (Uncredited)

6.2
The Big Street

The Big Street

1942

as Police Captain at Tunnel (Uncredited)

5.6
The Talk of the Town

The Talk of the Town

1942

as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)

7.3
Sunset on the Desert

Sunset on the Desert

1942

as Pie-Bidder

5.8
In Old California

In Old California

1942

as Bystander on Riverboat

5.1
Obliging Young Lady

Obliging Young Lady

1942

as Railroad Ticket Taker (uncredited)

5.0
Stagecoach Express

Stagecoach Express

1942

as Miner (uncredited)

5.7
Mr. Wise Guy

Mr. Wise Guy

1942

as Reformatory Guard (uncredited)

6.1
A Date with the Falcon

A Date with the Falcon

1942

as Policeman at Accident (uncredited)

6.5
X Marks the Spot

X Marks the Spot

1942

as Policeman (uncredited)

3.9
Citizen Kane

Citizen Kane

1941

as Man at Madison Square Garden (uncredited)

8.0
Robbers of the Range

Robbers of the Range

1941

as Jury Foreman (uncredited)

7.0
Pacific Blackout

Pacific Blackout

1941

as Fire Chief

6.3
Honky Tonk

Honky Tonk

1941

as Train Conductor #1 (uncredited)

6.3
Nevada City

Nevada City

1941

as Townsman

5.0
Man-Made Monster

Man-Made Monster

1941

as Detective

6.1
The Gay Falcon

The Gay Falcon

1941

as Policeman in Street (uncredited)

6.3
A Man Betrayed

A Man Betrayed

1941

as Train Conductor (uncredited)

5.4
Lady Scarface

Lady Scarface

1941

as Detective Frank

5.1
Steel Against the Sky

Steel Against the Sky

1941

as Rocky's Crew Member (uncredited)

5.0
Bad Man of Deadwood

Bad Man of Deadwood

1941

as Townsman

4.4
The Spider Returns

The Spider Returns

1941

as Detective

8.7
A Panic in the Parlor

A Panic in the Parlor

1941

as Policeman

All-American Co-Ed

All-American Co-Ed

1941

as Policeman

4.2
Roar of the Press

Roar of the Press

1941

as Police Lieutenant Jim Hall

5.6
Bury Me Not on the Lone Prairie

Bury Me Not on the Lone Prairie

1941

as Dan Wendall

5.0
Ride, Tenderfoot, Ride

Ride, Tenderfoot, Ride

1940

as Packing House Employee

4.0
Young People

Young People

1940

as Farmer at Town Hall Meeting (uncredited)

4.6
City of Chance

City of Chance

1940

as Frank - Hotel Doorman

5.2
The Grapes of Wrath

The Grapes of Wrath

1940

as Deputy #1 (uncredited)

7.8
You'll Find Out

You'll Find Out

1940

as Apartment Responder (uncredited)

5.5
Stranger on the Third Floor

Stranger on the Third Floor

1940

as Policeman (uncredited)

6.4
Millionaires in Prison

Millionaires in Prison

1940

as Frank, Prison Guard (uncredited)

6.0
Christmas in July

Christmas in July

1940

as Juror (uncredited)

6.9
Flowing Gold

Flowing Gold

1940

as Detective Taking Johnny (uncredited)

7.0
I Love You Again

I Love You Again

1940

as Taxi Driver (uncredited)

7.2
The Invisible Man Returns

The Invisible Man Returns

1940

as Constable at Coal Train (uncredited)

6.3
Little Nellie Kelly

Little Nellie Kelly

1940

as Irish Crony in Pub (uncredited)

6.7
The Green Hornet Strikes Again!

The Green Hornet Strikes Again!

1940

as Police Patrolman

6.2
Ellery Queen, Master Detective

Ellery Queen, Master Detective

1940

as Ambulance Driver (uncredited)

5.5
Adventures of Red Ryder

Adventures of Red Ryder

1940

as RR Board Member

5.5
Third Finger, Left Hand

Third Finger, Left Hand

1940

as Man at Railroad Station

6.8
Triple Justice

Triple Justice

1940

as Doctor

6.0
Exile Express

Exile Express

1939

as Federal Man

5.0
Silver on the Sage

Silver on the Sage

1939

as Jury Foreman

3.0
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

1939

as Senator Alfred (uncredited)

7.8
The Mysterious Miss X

The Mysterious Miss X

1939

as Policeman

4.6
Each Dawn I Die

Each Dawn I Die

1939

as Guard in Movie Room (uncredited)

6.8
Pirates of the Skies

Pirates of the Skies

1939
Dick Tracy's G-Men

Dick Tracy's G-Men

1939

as Army Captain

3.7
Let Us Live

Let Us Live

1939

as Detective (uncredited)

6.8
The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle

The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle

1939

as (uncredited)

6.9
Full Confession

Full Confession

1939

as Work Guard (uncredited)

4.7
Code of the Streets

Code of the Streets

1939

as Policeman

7.0
East Side of Heaven

East Side of Heaven

1939

as Detective (uncredited)

7.1
Buried Alive

Buried Alive

1939

as Guard

4.7
The Night Riders

The Night Riders

1939

as Washington Telegraph Operator

5.5
Our Leading Citizen

Our Leading Citizen

1939

as Member

6.0
The Housekeeper's Daughter

The Housekeeper's Daughter

1939

as Policeman

3.5
The Saint Strikes Back

The Saint Strikes Back

1939

as Policeman with Cullis (Uncredited)

5.6
You Can't Cheat an Honest Man

You Can't Cheat an Honest Man

1939

as Cop with Judge (uncredited)

6.8
Sergeant Madden

Sergeant Madden

1939

as Policeman at Graduation

6.0
Smashing the Money Ring

Smashing the Money Ring

1939

as Superior Court Guard (uncredited)

5.0
Joe and Ethel Turp Call on the President

Joe and Ethel Turp Call on the President

1939

as Mr. Smith

2.0
The Day the Bookies Wept

The Day the Bookies Wept

1939

as Railbird Race Spectator (uncredited)

5.0
The Lady and the Mob

The Lady and the Mob

1939

as Policeman

6.3
Cipher Bureau

Cipher Bureau

1938
4.4
Sunset Murder Case

Sunset Murder Case

1938

as Detective Sergeant Tom O'Connor

3.2
Alexander's Ragtime Band

Alexander's Ragtime Band

1938

as Officer in Army Show Audience (uncredited)

6.7
Night Spot

Night Spot

1938

as Nightclub Doorman

3.8
Comet Over Broadway

Comet Over Broadway

1938

as Officer Bringing Bill to Prison (uncredited)

5.0
Tell Your Children

Tell Your Children

1938

as Jury Foreman (uncredited)

4.3
Red River Range

Red River Range

1938

as Photographer (uncredited)

5.0
Double Danger

Double Danger

1938

as Seated Policeman (uncredited)

6.5
The Dummy Owner

The Dummy Owner

1938
Maid's Night Out

Maid's Night Out

1938

as Police Sergeant (uncredited)

5.1
The Saint in New York

The Saint in New York

1938

as Court Bailiff (Uncredited)

6.4
Next Time I Marry

Next Time I Marry

1938

as Davis (uncredited)

7.0
A Man to Remember

A Man to Remember

1938

as Man at Hospital Dedication (uncredited)

6.5
The Jury's Secret

The Jury's Secret

1938

as Reporter

4.0
Riders of the Black Hills

Riders of the Black Hills

1938

as Doctor

Born to Be Wild

Born to Be Wild

1938

as Jim (uncredited)

7.0
The Girl of the Golden West

The Girl of the Golden West

1938

as Stagecoach Passenger

4.6
A Day at the Races

A Day at the Races

1937

as Racetrack Guard (uncredited)

7.1
Youth on Parole

Youth on Parole

1937

as Conductor (uncredited)

2.8
Parnell

Parnell

1937

as Irish Party Member

4.1
Topper

Topper

1937

as Sea Breeze Hotel Doorman (uncredited)

6.7
They Gave Him a Gun

They Gave Him a Gun

1937

as Bailiff (uncredited)

6.2
Forty Naughty Girls

Forty Naughty Girls

1937

as Stage Manager (uncredited)

5.3
She's Got Everything

She's Got Everything

1937

as White-Haired Creditor

5.3
The Adventurous Blonde

The Adventurous Blonde

1937

as Policeman (uncredited)

5.0
Double Wedding

Double Wedding

1937

as Second Bartender (uncredited)

6.4
Night Club Scandal

Night Club Scandal

1937

as Alcott

3.8
The Wrong Road

The Wrong Road

1937

as Man at Auction (uncredited)

4.4
The Frame-Up

The Frame-Up

1937

as Guard (uncredited)

6.0
Midnight Taxi

Midnight Taxi

1937

as FBI Agent

5.0
Dangerous Number

Dangerous Number

1937

as Ship's Officer

4.3
Back in Circulation

Back in Circulation

1937

as News Office Worker (uncredited)

5.3
Edgar & Goliath

Edgar & Goliath

1937

as Buyer

To Mary - with Love

To Mary - with Love

1936

as Conductor

4.5
The Mandarin Mystery

The Mandarin Mystery

1936

as Detective

4.8
Wives Never Know

Wives Never Know

1936

as Police Sergeant (uncredited)

Great Guy

Great Guy

1936

as Detective (Uncredited)

6.2
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town

Mr. Deeds Goes to Town

1936

as Train Conductor (uncredited)

7.5
College Holiday

College Holiday

1936

as Conductor

5.2
Three Smart Girls

Three Smart Girls

1936

as Policeman at Police Station

6.4
The Accusing Finger

The Accusing Finger

1936

as Deputy

4.7
You May Be Next!

You May Be Next!

1936

as Policeman (uncredited)

2.5
Don't Turn 'em Loose

Don't Turn 'em Loose

1936

as Cell Block Guard

4.0
The President's Mystery

The President's Mystery

1936

as Detective (uncredited)

5.3
Murder at Glen Athol

Murder at Glen Athol

1936

as Detective McGurn (uncredited)

6.5
Clive of India

Clive of India

1935

as Counting Clerk

4.7
Dangerous

Dangerous

1935
6.6
The Glass Key

The Glass Key

1935

as Frank McLaughlin (uncredited)

6.4
Special Agent

Special Agent

1935

as Policeman (uncredited)

6.2
Woman Wanted

Woman Wanted

1935

as Policeman (uncredited)

6.3
The Mystery Man

The Mystery Man

1935

as Train Depot Waiter (uncredited)

5.4
White Lies

White Lies

1935

as Sheriff (uncredited)

6.0
Buried Loot

Buried Loot

1935

as Court Clerk (uncredited)

6.0
Rendezvous

Rendezvous

1935

as Officer (uncredited)

4.3
Strangers All

Strangers All

1935

as Police Sergeant O'Connor

5.5
No More Ladies

No More Ladies

1935

as Joe Williams' Bartender (uncredited)

4.6
Broadway Gondolier

Broadway Gondolier

1935

as Majordomo Directing Cabs

5.4
His Fighting Blood

His Fighting Blood

1935

as Dick Ingram

The Girl Who Came Back

The Girl Who Came Back

1935

as Policeman (uncredited)

5.7
The Crime of Helen Stanley

The Crime of Helen Stanley

1934

as Ballistic Expert

5.1
Roast-Beef and Movies

Roast-Beef and Movies

1934

as Studio President (uncredited)

3.0
Twentieth Century

Twentieth Century

1934

as Stagehand (uncredited)

6.8
Their Big Moment

Their Big Moment

1934

as Detective (uncredited)

3.8
Bridal Bail

Bridal Bail

1934

as Police Desk Sergeant

3.0
Bachelor Bait

Bachelor Bait

1934

as William's Boss (uncredited)

5.7
Mills of the Gods

Mills of the Gods

1934

as Workman (uncredited)

The Thin Man

The Thin Man

1934

as Detective Waiter (uncredited)

7.5
The Merry Widow

The Merry Widow

1934

as Soldier with Exhibit 2

6.8
Hat, Coat and Glove

Hat, Coat and Glove

1934

as Police Sgt. Whalen (uncredited)

5.5
Among the Missing

Among the Missing

1934

as Police Sergeant (uncredited)

6.3
Broadway Bill

Broadway Bill

1934

as Reporter (uncredited)

6.0
The Defense Rests

The Defense Rests

1934

as Minor Role

7.0
Whirlpool

Whirlpool

1934

as Sheriff (uncredited)

5.9
Kentucky Kernels

Kentucky Kernels

1934

as Police Officer (uncredited)

6.3
Sisters Under the Skin

Sisters Under the Skin

1934

as Reporter

The Mayor of Hell

The Mayor of Hell

1933

as Cop in Court (uncredited)

7.1
Mr. Skitch

Mr. Skitch

1933

as Roulette Table Staff

6.0
The Son of Kong

The Son of Kong

1933

as 1st Process Server

5.4
Parachute Jumper

Parachute Jumper

1933

as Detective with Lt. Coffey (uncredited)

5.9
Elmer, the Great

Elmer, the Great

1933

as Game Spectator (uncredited)

4.9
The Gay Nighties

The Gay Nighties

1933

as Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)

2.3
Stage Mother

Stage Mother

1933

as Man at Gangplank (uncredited)

5.0
The Chief

The Chief

1933

as Customer Wanting Hat

3.0
Meet the Baron

Meet the Baron

1933

as Stable Boss (uncredited)

4.2
Just Around the Corner

Just Around the Corner

1933

as Sears' Colleague (uncredited)

6.0
The Lost Squadron

The Lost Squadron

1932

as Officer (uncredited)

6.3
Handle with Care

Handle with Care

1932

as Police Lieutenant

20,000 Years in Sing Sing

20,000 Years in Sing Sing

1932

as Cell Guard (uncredited)

6.3
Three on a Match

Three on a Match

1932

as Telegraph Operator (uncredited)

6.2
The Death Kiss

The Death Kiss

1932

as Tom

5.1
Ladies' Man

Ladies' Man

1931

as News clerk

4.1
Shadow of the Law

Shadow of the Law

1930

as Undetermined Role

6.4
Orphans of the Storm

Orphans of the Storm

1921

as Party Guest (uncredited)

6.8
The Crucible of Life

The Crucible of Life

1918

as Edwin Fairfax

The Unwritten Code

The Unwritten Code

1918

as Thompson

The Silent Witness

The Silent Witness

1917

as Richard Morgan