Frank O'Connor

Frank O'Connor

Acting

Birthday

1881/04/11

Day of death

1959/11/22 (78 years old)

Gender

Male

Place of Birth

New York City, New York, USA

Also know as

Frank L.A. O'Connor, Frank O'Conner, Frank A. Connor

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.

Acting
Gangs of the Waterfront
6.0

(1945) Gangs of the Waterfront

as Dan Stevens

The Talk of the Town
7.3

(1942) The Talk of the Town

as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)

Mr. Wise Guy
6.1

(1942) Mr. Wise Guy

as Reformatory Guard (uncredited)

Revenue Agent
1.0

(1950) Revenue Agent

as ---

Chinatown at Midnight
5.6

(1949) Chinatown at Midnight

as ---

Gunplay
6.2

(1951) Gunplay

as Dan, the station agent

Twentieth Century
6.8

(1934) Twentieth Century

as Stagehand (uncredited)

Don't Be a Sucker!
6.8

(1946) Don't Be a Sucker!

as ---

A Man Betrayed
5.5

(1941) A Man Betrayed

as Train Conductor (uncredited)

Gildersleeve's Bad Day
6.4

(1943) Gildersleeve's Bad Day

as Car 41 Police Officer (uncredited)

Alexander's Ragtime Band
6.6

(1938) Alexander's Ragtime Band

as Officer in Army Show Audience (uncredited)

The Girl of the Golden West
4.6

(1938) The Girl of the Golden West

as Stagecoach Passenger

His Fighting Blood
0.0

(1935) His Fighting Blood

as Dick Ingram

Night Editor
5.5

(1946) Night Editor

as Detective Andy (Uncredited)

Tell Your Children
4.3

(1938) Tell Your Children

as Jury Foreman (uncredited)

Elmer, the Great
4.6

(1933) Elmer, the Great

as Game Spectator (uncredited)

Born to Be Wild
7.0

(1938) Born to Be Wild

as Jim (uncredited)

The Mandarin Mystery
5.0

(1936) The Mandarin Mystery

as Detective

Bad Man of Deadwood
4.4

(1941) Bad Man of Deadwood

as Townsman

The Strange Door
6.1

(1951) The Strange Door

as ---

Dangers of the Canadian Mounted
6.0

(1948) Dangers of the Canadian Mounted

as Commissioner Barton [Ch. 9-11]

The Stooge
6.6

(1951) The Stooge

as Sidewalk Passerby (uncredited)

Broadway Bill
6.1

(1934) Broadway Bill

as Reporter (uncredited)

Young People
4.6

(1940) Young People

as Farmer at Town Hall Meeting (uncredited)

The Mayor of Hell
7.1

(1933) The Mayor of Hell

as Cop in Court (uncredited)

Northern Pursuit
5.9

(1943) Northern Pursuit

as Train Station Passenger (uncredited)

The President's Mystery
5.3

(1936) The President's Mystery

as Detective (uncredited)

Rendezvous
4.8

(1935) Rendezvous

as Officer (uncredited)

I Love a Mystery
6.1

(1945) I Love a Mystery

as Jason 'Pegleg' Anderson (Uncredited)

Youth on Parole
3.3

(1937) Youth on Parole

as Conductor (uncredited)

Full Confession
4.7

(1939) Full Confession

as Work Guard (uncredited)

Maid's Night Out
6.2

(1938) Maid's Night Out

as Police Sergeant (uncredited)

In Old Amarillo
6.0

(1951) In Old Amarillo

as Frank (uncredited)

Buried Loot
6.0

(1935) Buried Loot

as Court Clerk (uncredited)

Smoky Canyon
6.0

(1952) Smoky Canyon

as Jim Woodstock

Scandal Sheet
7.0

(1952) Scandal Sheet

as Newspaperman (uncredited)

The Blue Gardenia
6.5

(1953) The Blue Gardenia

as Passerby (uncredited)

Secret Beyond the Door
6.4

(1947) Secret Beyond the Door

as Train Conductor (uncredited)

Red River Range
5.2

(1938) Red River Range

as Photographer (uncredited)

The Wyoming Bandit
4.0

(1949) The Wyoming Bandit

as ---

The Texas Rangers
5.7

(1951) The Texas Rangers

as ---

Moonrise
6.2

(1948) Moonrise

as ---

Cody of the Pony Express
6.0

(1950) Cody of the Pony Express

as Hank (uncredited)

The Lost Squadron
6.3

(1932) The Lost Squadron

as Officer (uncredited)

0.0

(1917) The Silent Witness

as Richard Morgan

Shockproof
6.4

(1949) Shockproof

as Policeman at Hospital (Uncredited)

Lady on a Train
6.5

(1945) Lady on a Train

as ---

Man in the Saddle
6.5

(1951) Man in the Saddle

as ---

Desperate
6.5

(1947) Desperate

as Train Conductor (uncredited)

The Invisible Monster
4.4

(1950) The Invisible Monster

as Chemical Truck Cop [Ch. 5 bit]

Congo Bill
1.7

(1948) Congo Bill

as Frank

Shoot to Kill
4.6

(1947) Shoot to Kill

as Deputy Clem Sparks

The Dummy Owner
0.0

(1938) The Dummy Owner

as ---

Just Around the Corner
6.0

(1933) Just Around the Corner

as Sears' Colleague (uncredited)

Ladies' Man
4.3

(1931) Ladies' Man

as News clerk

Sunset Murder Case
3.4

(1938) Sunset Murder Case

as Detective Sergeant Tom O'Connor

Short Grass
6.0

(1950) Short Grass

as Townsman (uncredited)

The Crucible of Life
0.0

(1918) The Crucible of Life

as Edwin Fairfax

Daredevils of the Clouds
6.0

(1948) Daredevils of the Clouds

as Fight Spectator (uncredited)

The Son of Kong
5.4

(1933) The Son of Kong

as 1st Process Server

Forty Naughty Girls
5.2

(1937) Forty Naughty Girls

as Stage Manager

Roast-Beef and Movies
3.0

(1934) Roast-Beef and Movies

as Studio President (uncredited)

The Family Secret
5.7

(1951) The Family Secret

as ---

Gasoline Alley
5.5

(1951) Gasoline Alley

as Minister (uncredited)

Shadow of the Law
6.4

(1930) Shadow of the Law

as Undetermined Role

They Gave Him a Gun
6.2

(1937) They Gave Him a Gun

as Bailiff (uncredited)

Midnight Taxi
5.0

(1937) Midnight Taxi

as FBI Agent

A Man to Remember
6.5

(1938) A Man to Remember

as Man at Hospital Dedication (uncredited)

Night Spot
4.7

(1938) Night Spot

as Nightclub Doorman

Next Time I Marry
6.8

(1938) Next Time I Marry

as Davis

Buried Alive
4.6

(1939) Buried Alive

as Guard

Exile Express
5.0

(1939) Exile Express

as Federal Man

Dick Tracy's G-Men
3.7

(1939) Dick Tracy's G-Men

as Army Captain

Broadway Gondolier
5.4

(1935) Broadway Gondolier

as Majordomo Directing Cabs

Woman Wanted
6.3

(1935) Woman Wanted

as Policeman (uncredited)

College Holiday
5.2

(1936) College Holiday

as Conductor

The Moon Is Down
6.7

(1943) The Moon Is Down

as Villager in Pub (uncredited)

Double Danger
6.5

(1938) Double Danger

as Seated Policeman (uncredited)

The Defense Rests
7.0

(1934) The Defense Rests

as Minor Role

The Mystery Man
6.0

(1935) The Mystery Man

as Train Depot Waiter (uncredited)

Dangerous
6.7

(1935) Dangerous

as ---

Smashing the Money Ring
5.0

(1939) Smashing the Money Ring

as Superior Court Guard (uncredited)

The Lady and the Mob
6.3

(1939) The Lady and the Mob

as Policeman

Who Killed Doc Robbin?
4.0

(1948) Who Killed Doc Robbin?

as Squad Car Cop (uncredited)

Strangers All
5.5

(1935) Strangers All

as Police Sergeant O'Connor

Stage Mother
5.0

(1933) Stage Mother

as Man at Gangplank

Pirates of the Skies
0.0

(1939) Pirates of the Skies

as ---

Kentucky Kernels
6.1

(1934) Kentucky Kernels

as Police Officer

Carrie
6.4

(1952) Carrie

as Hotel Waiter (uncredited)

The Mysterious Miss X
5.3

(1939) The Mysterious Miss X

as Policeman

You Can't Cheat an Honest Man
6.7

(1939) You Can't Cheat an Honest Man

as Cop with Judge (uncredited)

The Saint Strikes Back
5.6

(1939) The Saint Strikes Back

as Policeman with Cullis (Uncredited)

East Side of Heaven
7.1

(1939) East Side of Heaven

as Detective (uncredited)

The Night Riders
5.6

(1939) The Night Riders

as Washington Telegraph Operator

The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
7.0

(1939) The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle

as (uncredited)

Silver on the Sage
0.0

(1939) Silver on the Sage

as Jury Foreman

Let Us Live
6.6

(1939) Let Us Live

as Detective (uncredited)

Each Dawn I Die
6.7

(1939) Each Dawn I Die

as Guard in Movie Room (uncredited)

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
7.9

(1939) Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

as Senator Alfred (uncredited)

Murder at Glen Athol
6.5

(1936) Murder at Glen Athol

as Detective McGurn (uncredited)

Sergeant Madden
6.0

(1939) Sergeant Madden

as Policeman at Graduation

The Housekeeper's Daughter
3.5

(1939) The Housekeeper's Daughter

as Policeman

Man-Made Monster
6.1

(1941) Man-Made Monster

as Detective

The Good Bad Egg
0.0

(1947) The Good Bad Egg

as Member of Board of Directors (uncredited)

Mr. Noisy
0.0

(1946) Mr. Noisy

as (uncredited)

The Day the Bookies Wept
5.0

(1939) The Day the Bookies Wept

as Railbird Race Spectator (uncredited)

Ride, Tenderfoot, Ride
4.0

(1940) Ride, Tenderfoot, Ride

as Packing House Employee

X Marks the Spot
3.8

(1942) X Marks the Spot

as Policeman (uncredited)

The Grapes of Wrath
7.8

(1940) The Grapes of Wrath

as Deputy #1 (uncredited)

Robbers of the Range
7.0

(1941) Robbers of the Range

as Jury Foreman (uncredited)

It's a Wonderful Life
8.3

(1946) It's a Wonderful Life

as Military Officer in Montage (uncredited)

Riders of the Whistling Pines
5.0

(1949) Riders of the Whistling Pines

as Man on Coroner's Jury (uncredited)

Hat, Coat and Glove
5.5

(1934) Hat, Coat and Glove

as Police Sgt. Whalen (uncredited)

Dick Tracy's Dilemma
5.4

(1947) Dick Tracy's Dilemma

as Cop in Squad Car (uncredited)

Night Club Scandal
4.0

(1937) Night Club Scandal

as Alcott

She's Got Everything
5.3

(1937) She's Got Everything

as White-Haired Creditor

Secret Service Investigator
6.0

(1948) Secret Service Investigator

as Hotel Guest / Coffee Drinker (uncredited)

20,000 Years in Sing Sing
6.5

(1932) 20,000 Years in Sing Sing

as Cell Guard (uncredited)

Parachute Jumper
6.1

(1933) Parachute Jumper

as Detective with Lt. Coffey (uncredited)

Mildred Pierce
7.6

(1945) Mildred Pierce

as First Night Diner (uncredited)

Homesteaders of Paradise Valley
6.0

(1947) Homesteaders of Paradise Valley

as Doctor (uncredited)

Woman in Hiding
6.2

(1950) Woman in Hiding

as Conventioneer (uncredited)

The Green Hornet Strikes Again!
6.2

(1940) The Green Hornet Strikes Again!

as Police Patrolman

Mr. Deeds Goes to Town
7.5

(1936) Mr. Deeds Goes to Town

as Train Conductor (uncredited)

The Invisible Man Returns
6.2

(1940) The Invisible Man Returns

as Constable at Coal Train (uncredited)

Feudin', Fussin' and A-Fightin'
6.5

(1948) Feudin', Fussin' and A-Fightin'

as Townsman at Dance (uncredited)

The Thin Man
7.5

(1934) The Thin Man

as Detective Waiter (uncredited)

The Quiet Man
7.3

(1952) The Quiet Man

as Ringside Photographer (uncredited)

Bury Me Not on the Lone Prairie
5.0

(1941) Bury Me Not on the Lone Prairie

as Dan Wendall

Angel Face
7.1

(1953) Angel Face

as Bailiff (uncredited)

Adventures of Red Ryder
5.5

(1940) Adventures of Red Ryder

as RR Board Member

Triple Justice
6.0

(1940) Triple Justice

as Doctor

The Great Sinner
6.7

(1949) The Great Sinner

as Gambling Casino Patron (uncredited)

Fallen Angel
6.4

(1945) Fallen Angel

as Man at Madley's Show (uncredited)

This Land Is Mine
7.1

(1943) This Land Is Mine

as Juror

Code of the Streets
7.0

(1939) Code of the Streets

as Policeman

Mr. Skitch
6.0

(1933) Mr. Skitch

as Roulette Table Staff

Christmas in July
6.9

(1940) Christmas in July

as Juror (uncredited)

Sunset Boulevard
8.3

(1950) Sunset Boulevard

as Courtier (uncredited)

To Mary - with Love
4.5

(1936) To Mary - with Love

as Conductor

Flowing Gold
7.0

(1940) Flowing Gold

as Detective Taking Johnny (uncredited)

Don't Turn 'em Loose
4.8

(1936) Don't Turn 'em Loose

as Cell Block Guard

Little Nellie Kelly
6.0

(1940) Little Nellie Kelly

as Irish Crony in Pub (uncredited)

You'll Find Out
5.4

(1940) You'll Find Out

as Apartment Responder (uncredited)

Back in Circulation
5.3

(1937) Back in Circulation

as News Office Worker (uncredited)

I Love You Again
7.3

(1940) I Love You Again

as Taxi Driver

Third Finger, Left Hand
6.8

(1940) Third Finger, Left Hand

as Man at Railroad Station

Stranger on the Third Floor
6.5

(1940) Stranger on the Third Floor

as Policeman (uncredited)

Millionaires in Prison
6.0

(1940) Millionaires in Prison

as Frank, Prison Guard (uncredited)

Ellery Queen, Master Detective
5.7

(1940) Ellery Queen, Master Detective

as Ambulance Driver (uncredited)

City of Chance
5.2

(1940) City of Chance

as Frank - Hotel Doorman

Meet the Baron
4.3

(1933) Meet the Baron

as Stable Boss (uncredited)

Topper
6.7

(1937) Topper

as Sea Breeze Hotel Doorman (uncredited)

Rock Island Trail
6.0

(1950) Rock Island Trail

as Army Lieutenant

Sands of Iwo Jima
6.4

(1950) Sands of Iwo Jima

as Waiter in Bar (uncredited)

Wake of the Red Witch
5.5

(1948) Wake of the Red Witch

as Old Seaman

Night Train to Memphis
0.0

(1946) Night Train to Memphis

as Railroad Station Agent

The Vampire's Ghost
5.2

(1945) The Vampire's Ghost

as Sailor

Good Luck, Mr. Yates
5.8

(1943) Good Luck, Mr. Yates

as Cop

Citizen Kane
8.0

(1941) Citizen Kane

as Man at Madison Square Garden (uncredited)

Our Leading Citizen
0.0

(1939) Our Leading Citizen

as Member

The Spider Returns
8.7

(1941) The Spider Returns

as Detective

Keep 'Em Slugging
5.5

(1943) Keep 'Em Slugging

as Second Detective

A Panic in the Parlor
0.0

(1941) A Panic in the Parlor

as Policeman

Lost Planet Airmen
6.0

(1951) Lost Planet Airmen

as Old Watchman

The Chief
3.0

(1933) The Chief

as Customer Wanting Hat

Days of Buffalo Bill
0.0

(1946) Days of Buffalo Bill

as Cashier Sam

Last Frontier Uprising
0.0

(1947) Last Frontier Uprising

as Rancher Frank

Ghost of Zorro
4.0

(1949) Ghost of Zorro

as Doctor - Ch. 8

The James Brothers of Missouri
6.0

(1949) The James Brothers of Missouri

as Rimrock Citizen

Nevada City
5.0

(1941) Nevada City

as Townsman

Sunset on the Desert
5.8

(1942) Sunset on the Desert

as Pie-Bidder

In Old California
5.0

(1942) In Old California

as Bystander on Riverboat

False Colors
4.0

(1943) False Colors

as Rancher-Party Guest

Honky Tonk
6.4

(1941) Honky Tonk

as Train Conductor #1

Riders of the Rio Grande
0.0

(1943) Riders of the Rio Grande

as Man Exiting Saloon

Roar of the Press
5.6

(1941) Roar of the Press

as Police Lieutenant Jim Hall

Riders of the Black Hills
0.0

(1938) Riders of the Black Hills

as Doctor

The Falcon in Mexico
5.3

(1944) The Falcon in Mexico

as Officer Hoffman (uncredited)

A Day at the Races
7.1

(1937) A Day at the Races

as Racetrack Guard (uncredited)

Cipher Bureau
5.3

(1938) Cipher Bureau

as ---

A Date with the Falcon
6.5

(1942) A Date with the Falcon

as Policeman at Accident (uncredited)

Bridal Bail
3.0

(1934) Bridal Bail

as Police Desk Sergeant

Dangerous Number
5.0

(1937) Dangerous Number

as Ship's Officer

Pacific Blackout
6.3

(1941) Pacific Blackout

as Fire Chief

Obliging Young Lady
5.0

(1942) Obliging Young Lady

as Railroad Ticket Taker (uncredited)

Three Smart Girls
6.4

(1936) Three Smart Girls

as Policeman at Police Station

A Place in the Sun
7.3

(1951) A Place in the Sun

as Factory Floorman (uncredited)

Dangerous Blondes
6.0

(1943) Dangerous Blondes

as Mailman (uncredited)

Steel Against the Sky
5.0

(1941) Steel Against the Sky

as Rocky's Crew Member (uncredited)

Quiet Please, Murder
6.6

(1943) Quiet Please, Murder

as Guard in Library

The Crime of Helen Stanley
5.0

(1934) The Crime of Helen Stanley

as Ballistic Expert

The Death Kiss
5.3

(1932) The Death Kiss

as Tom

Three on a Match
6.2

(1932) Three on a Match

as Telegraph Operator (uncredited)

Handle with Care
0.0

(1932) Handle with Care

as Police Lieutenant

Mysterious Island
5.3

(1951) Mysterious Island

as Confederate Officer

The Adventurous Blonde
5.4

(1937) The Adventurous Blonde

as Policeman (uncredited)

So's Your Uncle
5.0

(1943) So's Your Uncle

as Burly Character

The Accusing Finger
4.7

(1936) The Accusing Finger

as Deputy

Honeymoon Lodge
0.0

(1943) Honeymoon Lodge

as Ticket-Taker

Passport to Suez
5.7

(1943) Passport to Suez

as Wembley Agent

The Merry Widow
6.7

(1934) The Merry Widow

as Soldier with Exhibit 2

Joe and Ethel Turp Call on the President
2.0

(1939) Joe and Ethel Turp Call on the President

as Mr. Smith

Lady Scarface
5.1

(1941) Lady Scarface

as Detective Frank

The Jury's Secret
3.0

(1938) The Jury's Secret

as Reporter

The Gay Falcon
6.2

(1941) The Gay Falcon

as Policeman in Street (uncredited)

The Glass Key
6.3

(1935) The Glass Key

as Frank McLaughlin (uncredited)

The Saint in New York
6.2

(1938) The Saint in New York

as Court Bailiff (Uncredited)

Among the Missing
6.5

(1934) Among the Missing

as Police Sergeant (uncredited)

King of the Rocket Men
5.2

(1949) King of the Rocket Men

as Warehouse Guard

The Picture of Dorian Gray
7.1

(1945) The Picture of Dorian Gray

as Selby Estate Butler (uncredited)

0.0

(1937) Edgar & Goliath

as Buyer

Strange Impersonation
6.0

(1946) Strange Impersonation

as Doctor at Nora's Presentation (uncredited)

Johnny Allegro
6.2

(1949) Johnny Allegro

as ---

Badman's Territory
5.8

(1946) Badman's Territory

as Townsman (uncredited)

You May Be Next!
2.5

(1936) You May Be Next!

as Policeman (uncredited)

Special Agent
6.3

(1935) Special Agent

as Policeman (uncredited)

Hollywood Story
6.6

(1951) Hollywood Story

as Policeman (uncredited)

Bachelor Bait
5.7

(1934) Bachelor Bait

as William's Boss (uncredited)

The Wrong Road
4.3

(1937) The Wrong Road

as Man at Auction (uncredited)

In Society
5.8

(1944) In Society

as Policeman at Winthrop Home (uncredited)

A Song to Remember
6.3

(1945) A Song to Remember

as Guest at Duke of Orleans (uncredited)

The Noose Hangs High
6.8

(1948) The Noose Hangs High

as Postman (uncredited)

Murder in Times Square
4.6

(1943) Murder in Times Square

as Detective Lewis

Getting Gertie's Garter
3.0

(1945) Getting Gertie's Garter

as Board Member (uncredited)

Here Comes the Groom
5.1

(1951) Here Comes the Groom

as Wedding Guest

No More Ladies
5.1

(1935) No More Ladies

as Joe Williams' Bartender (uncredited)

Double Wedding
6.5

(1937) Double Wedding

as Second Bartender (uncredited)

All the King's Men
7.0

(1949) All the King's Men

as Party Guest (uncredited)

Mr. Soft Touch
6.8

(1949) Mr. Soft Touch

as Used Car Salesman (Uncredited)

Escape in the Fog
5.2

(1945) Escape in the Fog

as Navy Officer, Harbor Patrol (uncredited)

All-American Co-Ed
4.2

(1941) All-American Co-Ed

as Policeman

The Blue Veil
6.6

(1951) The Blue Veil

as Train Conductor (Uncredited)

The Chance of a Lifetime
6.2

(1943) The Chance of a Lifetime

as Policeman (Uncredited)

A Lawless Street
5.4

(1955) A Lawless Street

as Townsman (uncredited)

The Falcon Takes Over
6.0

(1942) The Falcon Takes Over

as Desk Sergeant (Uncredited)

Great Guy
6.2

(1936) Great Guy

as Detective (Uncredited)

The Gay Nighties
3.0

(1933) The Gay Nighties

as Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)

No Sad Songs for Me
6.2

(1950) No Sad Songs for Me

as Conductor (uncredited)

Comet Over Broadway
5.0

(1938) Comet Over Broadway

as Officer Bringing Bill to Prison (uncredited)

Their Big Moment
4.5

(1934) Their Big Moment

as Detective (uncredited)

The Big Street
5.8

(1942) The Big Street

as Police Captain at Tunnel (Uncredited)

The Missing Juror
6.0

(1944) The Missing Juror

as Train Conductor (Uncredited)

The Brute Man
4.5

(1946) The Brute Man

as Policeman at Helen's Apartment (uncredited)

Women's Prison
5.7

(1955) Women's Prison

as ---

The Stratton Story
6.7

(1949) The Stratton Story

as Baseball Fan

The Egg and I
7.0

(1947) The Egg and I

as Reveler at Country Dance (Uncredited)

Challenge of the Range
5.0

(1949) Challenge of the Range

as Saunders (uncredited)

Decision at Sundown
6.3

(1957) Decision at Sundown

as Townsman in Church

Youth Runs Wild
4.2

(1944) Youth Runs Wild

as Police Officer Martin (uncredited)

Nightmare Alley
7.1

(1947) Nightmare Alley

as Carnival Customer (uncredited)

The Men
7.0

(1950) The Men

as Hospital Orderly (uncredited)

Mule Train
5.0

(1950) Mule Train

as Bystander (uncredited)

Cowboy and the Prizefighter
0.0

(1949) Cowboy and the Prizefighter

as Jack (uncredited)

Sun Valley Cyclone
5.0

(1946) Sun Valley Cyclone

as Doctor (uncredited)

Clive of India
4.6

(1935) Clive of India

as Counting Clerk

Parnell
4.6

(1937) Parnell

as Irish Party Member

The Frame-Up
6.0

(1937) The Frame-Up

as Guard (uncredited)