Frank O'Connor
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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
It's a Wonderful Life
Military Officer in Montage (uncredited)
The Abbott and Costello Show
Passerby
The Abbott and Costello Show
Man at auction
Sunset Boulevard
Courtier (uncredited)
Citizen Kane
Man at Madison Square Garden (uncredited)
The Quiet Man
Ringside Photographer (uncredited)
The Grapes of Wrath
Deputy #1 (uncredited)
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Senator Alfred (uncredited)
Filmography
Decision at Sundown
1957
as Townsman in Church
Jet Pilot
1957
A Lawless Street
1955
as Townsman (uncredited)
Women's Prison
1955
Top Gun
1955
as Mr. Turner (uncredited)
The Blue Gardenia
1953
as Passerby (uncredited)
Angel Face
1953
as Bailiff (uncredited)
Woman They Almost Lynched
1953
as Townsman (uncredited)
The Sun Shines Bright
1953
Smoky Canyon
1952
as Jim Woodstock
Scandal Sheet
1952
as Newspaperman (uncredited)
Carrie
1952
as Hotel Waiter (uncredited)
The Quiet Man
1952
as Ringside Photographer (uncredited)
The Abbott and Costello Show
1952
as Passerby
The Abbott and Costello Show
1952
as Man at auction
Death Valley Days
1952
as Townsman (uncredited)
Gunplay
1951
as Dan, the station agent
The Strange Door
1951
The Stooge
1951
as Sidewalk Passerby (uncredited)
In Old Amarillo
1951
as Frank (uncredited)
The Texas Rangers
1951
Man in the Saddle
1951
The Family Secret
1951
Gasoline Alley
1951
as Minister (uncredited)
Lost Planet Airmen
1951
as Old Watchman
A Place in the Sun
1951
as Factory Floorman (uncredited)
Mysterious Island
1951
as Confederate Officer
Hollywood Story
1951
as Policeman (uncredited)
Here Comes the Groom
1951
as Wedding Guest (uncredited)
The Blue Veil
1951
as Train Conductor (Uncredited)
M
1951
as Man in Mob (uncredited)
Revenue Agent
1950
Cody of the Pony Express
1950
as Hank (uncredited)
The Invisible Monster
1950
as Chemical Truck Cop [Ch. 5 bit]
Short Grass
1950
as Townsman (uncredited)
Woman in Hiding
1950
as Conventioneer (uncredited)
Sunset Boulevard
1950
as Courtier (uncredited)
Rock Island Trail
1950
as Army Lieutenant
Sands of Iwo Jima
1950
as Waiter in Bar (uncredited)
No Sad Songs for Me
1950
as Conductor (uncredited)
The Men
1950
as Hospital Orderly (uncredited)
Mule Train
1950
as Bystander (uncredited)
Chinatown at Midnight
1949
The Wyoming Bandit
1949
Shockproof
1949
as Policeman at Hospital (Uncredited)
Riders of the Whistling Pines
1949
as Man on Coroner's Jury (uncredited)
The Great Sinner
1949
as Gambling Casino Patron (uncredited)
Ghost of Zorro
1949
as Doctor - Ch. 8
The James Brothers of Missouri
1949
as Rimrock Citizen
King of the Rocket Men
1949
as Warehouse Guard
Johnny Allegro
1949
All the King's Men
1949
as Party Guest (uncredited)
Mr. Soft Touch
1949
as Used Car Salesman (Uncredited)
The Stratton Story
1949
as Baseball Fan
Challenge of the Range
1949
as Saunders (uncredited)
Cowboy and the Prizefighter
1949
as Jack (uncredited)
Dangers of the Canadian Mounted
1948
as Commissioner Barton [Ch. 9-11]
Moonrise
1948
Congo Bill
1948
as Frank
Daredevils of the Clouds
1948
as Fight Spectator (uncredited)
Who Killed Doc Robbin?
1948
as Squad Car Cop (uncredited)
Secret Service Investigator
1948
as Hotel Guest / Coffee Drinker (uncredited)
Feudin', Fussin' and A-Fightin'
1948
as Townsman at Dance (uncredited)
Wake of the Red Witch
1948
as Old Seaman
The Noose Hangs High
1948
as Postman (uncredited)
Secret Beyond the Door
1947
as Train Conductor (uncredited)
Desperate
1947
as Train Conductor (uncredited)
Shoot to Kill
1947
as Deputy Clem Sparks
The Good Bad Egg
1947
as Member of Board of Directors (uncredited)
Dick Tracy's Dilemma
1947
as Cop in Squad Car (uncredited)
Homesteaders of Paradise Valley
1947
as Doctor (uncredited)
Last Frontier Uprising
1947
as Rancher Frank
The Egg and I
1947
as Reveler at Country Dance (Uncredited)
Nightmare Alley
1947
as Carnival Customer (uncredited)
Night Editor
1946
as Detective Andy (Uncredited)
Mr. Noisy
1946
as (uncredited)
It's a Wonderful Life
1946
as Military Officer in Montage (uncredited)
Night Train to Memphis
1946
as Railroad Station Agent
Days of Buffalo Bill
1946
as Cashier Sam
Strange Impersonation
1946
as Doctor at Nora's Presentation (uncredited)
Badman's Territory
1946
as Townsman (uncredited)
The Brute Man
1946
as Policeman at Helen's Apartment (uncredited)
Sun Valley Cyclone
1946
as Doctor (uncredited)
Stagecoach to Denver
1946
as Taylor
Gangs of the Waterfront
1945
as Dan Stevens
I Love a Mystery
1945
as Jason 'Pegleg' Anderson (Uncredited)
Lady on a Train
1945
Mildred Pierce
1945
as First Night Diner (uncredited)
Fallen Angel
1945
as Man at Madley's Show (uncredited)
The Vampire's Ghost
1945
as Sailor
The Picture of Dorian Gray
1945
as Selby Estate Butler (uncredited)
A Song to Remember
1945
as Guest at Duke of Orleans (uncredited)
Getting Gertie's Garter
1945
as Board Member (uncredited)
Escape in the Fog
1945
as Navy Officer, Harbor Patrol (uncredited)
Hold That Blonde!
1945
as Man Outside Theater (uncredited)
Sing Your Way Home
1945
as Police Officer (uncredited)
The Falcon in Mexico
1944
as Officer Hoffman (uncredited)
In Society
1944
as Policeman at Winthrop Home (uncredited)
The Missing Juror
1944
as Train Conductor (uncredited)
Youth Runs Wild
1944
as Police Officer Martin (uncredited)
Mr. Winkle Goes to War
1944
Don't Be a Sucker!
1943
Gildersleeve's Bad Day
1943
as Car 41 Police Officer (uncredited)
Northern Pursuit
1943
as Train Station Passenger (uncredited)
The Moon Is Down
1943
as Villager in Pub (uncredited)
This Land Is Mine
1943
as Juror
Good Luck, Mr. Yates
1943
as Cop
Keep 'Em Slugging
1943
as Second Detective
False Colors
1943
as Rancher-Party Guest
Riders of the Rio Grande
1943
as Man Exiting Saloon
Dangerous Blondes
1943
as Mailman (uncredited)
Quiet Please, Murder
1943
as Guard in Library
So's Your Uncle
1943
as Burly Character
Honeymoon Lodge
1943
as Ticket-Taker
Passport to Suez
1943
as Wembley Agent
Murder in Times Square
1943
as Detective Lewis
The Chance of a Lifetime
1943
as Policeman (Uncredited)
The Talk of the Town
1942
as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Mr. Wise Guy
1942
as Reformatory Guard (uncredited)
X Marks the Spot
1942
as Policeman (uncredited)
Sunset on the Desert
1942
as Pie-Bidder
In Old California
1942
as Bystander on Riverboat
A Date with the Falcon
1942
as Policeman at Accident (uncredited)
Obliging Young Lady
1942
as Railroad Ticket Taker (uncredited)
The Falcon Takes Over
1942
as Desk Sergeant (Uncredited)
The Big Street
1942
as Police Captain at Tunnel (uncredited)
Stagecoach Express
1942
as Miner (uncredited)
A Man Betrayed
1941
as Train Conductor (uncredited)
Bad Man of Deadwood
1941
as Townsman
Man-Made Monster
1941
as Detective
Robbers of the Range
1941
as Jury Foreman (uncredited)
Bury Me Not on the Lone Prairie
1941
as Dan Wendall
Citizen Kane
1941
as Man at Madison Square Garden (uncredited)
The Spider Returns
1941
as Detective
A Panic in the Parlor
1941
as Policeman
Nevada City
1941
as Townsman
Honky Tonk
1941
as Train Conductor #1 (uncredited)
Roar of the Press
1941
as Police Lieutenant Jim Hall
Pacific Blackout
1941
as Fire Chief
Steel Against the Sky
1941
as Rocky's Crew Member (uncredited)
Lady Scarface
1941
as Detective Frank
The Gay Falcon
1941
as Policeman in Street (uncredited)
All-American Co-Ed
1941
as Policeman
Mad About Moonshine
1941
as Paw
Young People
1940
as Farmer at Town Hall Meeting (uncredited)
Ride, Tenderfoot, Ride
1940
as Packing House Employee
The Grapes of Wrath
1940
as Deputy #1 (uncredited)
The Green Hornet Strikes Again!
1940
as Police Patrolman
The Invisible Man Returns
1940
as Constable at Coal Train (uncredited)
Adventures of Red Ryder
1940
as RR Board Member
Triple Justice
1940
as Doctor
Christmas in July
1940
as Juror (uncredited)
Flowing Gold
1940
as Detective Taking Johnny (uncredited)
Little Nellie Kelly
1940
as Irish Crony in Pub (uncredited)
You'll Find Out
1940
as Apartment Responder (uncredited)
I Love You Again
1940
as Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Third Finger, Left Hand
1940
as Man at Railroad Station
Stranger on the Third Floor
1940
as Policeman (uncredited)
Millionaires in Prison
1940
as Frank, Prison Guard (uncredited)
Ellery Queen, Master Detective
1940
as Ambulance Driver (uncredited)
City of Chance
1940
as Frank - Hotel Doorman
Full Confession
1939
as Work Guard (uncredited)
Buried Alive
1939
as Guard
Exile Express
1939
as Federal Man
Dick Tracy's G-Men
1939
as Army Captain
Smashing the Money Ring
1939
as Superior Court Guard (uncredited)
The Lady and the Mob
1939
as Policeman
Pirates of the Skies
1939
The Mysterious Miss X
1939
as Policeman
You Can't Cheat an Honest Man
1939
as Cop with Judge (uncredited)
The Saint Strikes Back
1939
as Policeman with Cullis (Uncredited)
East Side of Heaven
1939
as Detective (uncredited)
The Night Riders
1939
as Washington Telegraph Operator
The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
1939
as (uncredited)
Silver on the Sage
1939
as Jury Foreman
Let Us Live
1939
as Detective (uncredited)
Each Dawn I Die
1939
as Guard in Movie Room (uncredited)
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
1939
as Senator Alfred (uncredited)
Sergeant Madden
1939
as Policeman at Graduation
The Housekeeper's Daughter
1939
as Policeman
The Day the Bookies Wept
1939
as Railbird Race Spectator (uncredited)
Code of the Streets
1939
as Policeman
Our Leading Citizen
1939
as Member
Joe and Ethel Turp Call on the President
1939
as Mr. Smith
Alexander's Ragtime Band
1938
as Officer in Army Show Audience (uncredited)
The Girl of the Golden West
1938
as Stagecoach Passenger
Tell Your Children
1938
as Jury Foreman (uncredited)
Born to Be Wild
1938
as Jim (uncredited)
Maid's Night Out
1938
as Police Sergeant (uncredited)
Red River Range
1938
as Photographer (uncredited)
The Dummy Owner
1938
Sunset Murder Case
1938
as Detective Sergeant Tom O'Connor
A Man to Remember
1938
as Man at Hospital Dedication (uncredited)
Night Spot
1938
as Nightclub Doorman
Next Time I Marry
1938
as Davis (uncredited)
Double Danger
1938
as Seated Policeman (uncredited)
Riders of the Black Hills
1938
as Doctor
Cipher Bureau
1938
The Jury's Secret
1938
as Reporter
The Saint in New York
1938
as Court Bailiff (Uncredited)
Comet Over Broadway
1938
as Officer Bringing Bill to Prison (uncredited)
Youth on Parole
1937
as Conductor (uncredited)
Forty Naughty Girls
1937
as Stage Manager (uncredited)
They Gave Him a Gun
1937
as Bailiff (uncredited)
Midnight Taxi
1937
as FBI Agent
Night Club Scandal
1937
as Alcott
She's Got Everything
1937
as White-Haired Creditor
Back in Circulation
1937
as News Office Worker (uncredited)
Topper
1937
as Sea Breeze Hotel Doorman (uncredited)
A Day at the Races
1937
as Racetrack Guard (uncredited)
Dangerous Number
1937
as Ship's Officer
The Adventurous Blonde
1937
as Policeman (uncredited)
Edgar & Goliath
1937
as Buyer
The Wrong Road
1937
as Man at Auction (uncredited)
Double Wedding
1937
as Second Bartender (uncredited)
Parnell
1937
as Irish Party Member
The Frame-Up
1937
as Guard (uncredited)
The Mandarin Mystery
1936
as Detective
The President's Mystery
1936
as Detective (uncredited)
College Holiday
1936
as Conductor
Murder at Glen Athol
1936
as Detective McGurn (uncredited)
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town
1936
as Train Conductor (uncredited)
To Mary - with Love
1936
as Conductor
Don't Turn 'em Loose
1936
as Cell Block Guard
Three Smart Girls
1936
as Policeman at Police Station
The Accusing Finger
1936
as Deputy
You May Be Next!
1936
as Policeman (uncredited)
Great Guy
1936
as Detective (Uncredited)
Wives Never Know
1936
as Police Sergeant (uncredited)
His Fighting Blood
1935
as Dick Ingram
Rendezvous
1935
as Officer (uncredited)
Buried Loot
1935
as Court Clerk (uncredited)
Broadway Gondolier
1935
as Majordomo Directing Cabs
Woman Wanted
1935
as Policeman (uncredited)
The Mystery Man
1935
as Train Depot Waiter (uncredited)
Dangerous
1935
Strangers All
1935
as Police Sergeant O'Connor
The Glass Key
1935
as Frank McLaughlin (uncredited)
Special Agent
1935
as Policeman (uncredited)
No More Ladies
1935
as Joe Williams' Bartender (uncredited)
Clive of India
1935
as Counting Clerk
The Girl Who Came Back
1935
as Policeman (uncredited)
White Lies
1935
as Sheriff (uncredited)
Twentieth Century
1934
as Stagehand (uncredited)
Broadway Bill
1934
as Reporter (uncredited)
Roast-Beef and Movies
1934
as Studio President (uncredited)
The Defense Rests
1934
as Minor Role
Kentucky Kernels
1934
as Police Officer (uncredited)
Hat, Coat and Glove
1934
as Police Sgt. Whalen (uncredited)
The Thin Man
1934
as Detective Waiter (uncredited)
Bridal Bail
1934
as Police Desk Sergeant
The Crime of Helen Stanley
1934
as Ballistic Expert
The Merry Widow
1934
as Soldier with Exhibit 2
Among the Missing
1934
as Police Sergeant (uncredited)
Bachelor Bait
1934
as William's Boss (uncredited)
Their Big Moment
1934
as Detective (uncredited)
Whirlpool
1934
as Sheriff (uncredited)
Mills of the Gods
1934
as Workman (uncredited)
Sisters Under the Skin
1934
as Reporter
Elmer, the Great
1933
as Game Spectator (uncredited)
The Mayor of Hell
1933
as Cop in Court (uncredited)
Just Around the Corner
1933
as Sears' Colleague (uncredited)
The Son of Kong
1933
as 1st Process Server
Stage Mother
1933
as Man at Gangplank (uncredited)
Parachute Jumper
1933
as Detective with Lt. Coffey (uncredited)
Mr. Skitch
1933
as Roulette Table Staff
Meet the Baron
1933
as Stable Boss (uncredited)
The Chief
1933
as Customer Wanting Hat
The Gay Nighties
1933
as Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)
The Lost Squadron
1932
as Officer (uncredited)
20,000 Years in Sing Sing
1932
as Cell Guard (uncredited)
The Death Kiss
1932
as Tom
Three on a Match
1932
as Telegraph Operator (uncredited)
Handle with Care
1932
as Police Lieutenant
Ladies' Man
1931
as News clerk
Shadow of the Law
1930
as Undetermined Role
Orphans of the Storm
1921
as Party Guest (uncredited)
The Crucible of Life
1918
as Edwin Fairfax
The Unwritten Code
1918
as Thompson
Little Miss No-Account
1918
as Edwin Sayer
The Silent Witness
1917
as Richard Morgan
Madame Sherry
1917
as Edward Sherry