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William Joseph Patrick O'Brien (Irish: Pádraig Ó Briain; November 11, 1899 – October 15, 1983) was an American film actor with more than 100 screen credits. Of Irish descent, he often played Irish and Irish-American characters and was referred to as "Hollywood's Irishman in Residence" in the press.
Pat O'Brien excelled in roles as beneficent men but could also give convincing performances as wise guys or con artists. He was a most popular film star during the 1930s and 1940s. Over almost five decades, he co-starred in nine films with Cagney, including his own screen swansong, Ragtime (1981).
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Learn about the life and career of Pat O'Brien, a popular film star who played Irish roles and co-starred with James Cagney. Find out his birth name, height, family, trivia, quotes and more on IMDb.
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- October 15, 1983
Oct 16, 1983 · Pat O'Brien, the actor who played policemen, priests and the Notre Dame coach Knute Rockne opposite Ronald Reagan's portrayal of a dying football player, ''the...
Pat O’Brien was an American actor who starred in films such as Some Like It Hot, Angels with Dirty Faces, and The Front Page. He also appeared in radio, television, and stage shows, and was known for his wit and humor.
Actor Pat O’Brien was Hollywood’s prolific ‘Resident Irishman’ and favorite Catholic priest. Remember Pat O’Brien? In case you don’t, you’re not alone despite the fact that O’Brien was featured – in both large and small roles – in about 100 films, from the dawn of the sound era to 1981.
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One of the best-known screen actors of the 1930s and 1940s, he played priests, cops, military figures, pilots, and reporters. He is especially well-remembered for his roles in Knute Rockne, All American (1940), Angels with Dirty Faces (1938), and Some Like It Hot (1959).
