Redmond O'Brien
| Sign | Virgo |
| Born | Sep 10, 1915 New York City, NY |
| Died | May 9, 1985 Inglewood, CA |
| Age | Died at 69 |
| Final Resting PlaceHoly Cross Cemetery | |
Edmond O'Brien | |
| Job | Actor |
| Years active | 1936-74 |
| Top Roles | Casca, Freddie Sykes, Fran McCarg, Irving Miller, John Conroy |
| Top Genres | Drama, Crime, Romance, Film Noir, Comedy, Action |
| Top Topics | Book-Based, World War II, Romance (Drama) |
| Top Collaborators | Whit Bissell, Darryl F. Zanuck (Producer), Franklyn Farnum, Gordon Douglas (Director) |
| Shares birthday with | Robert Wise, Bessie Love, Judy Geeson see more.. |
Edmond O'Brien Overview:
Legendary actor, Edmond O'Brien, was born Redmond O'Brien on Sep 10, 1915 in New York City, NY. O'Brien died at the age of 69 on May 9, 1985 in Inglewood, CA and was laid to rest in Holy Cross Cemetery in Culver City, Los Angeles County, CA.
MINI BIO:
Heavy-cheeked, burly, careworn-looking American actor, in leading parts almost from the beginning of his career, who gave everything, and sometimes a little more, to his roles. His career ran in phases: comedy and drama until war service; thrillers from 1946 to 1950; westerns from 1950 to 1953, then more thrillers and a natural sidestep into leading character parts when weight tipped him from the top of the cast. Oscar for The Barefoot Contessa (Best Supporting Actor). Also a nomination for Seven Days in May. Married to Nancy Kelly from 1941 to 1942 and musical star Olga San Juan from 1948; they later divorced after many years. Died from Alzheimer's Disease. (Source: available at Amazon Quinlan's Film Stars).HONORS and AWARDS:
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Edmond O'Brien was nominated for two Academy Awards, winning one for Best Supporting Actor for The Barefoot Contessa (as Oscar Muldoon) in 1954.
Academy Awards
| Year | Award | Film name | Role | Result |
| 1954 | Best Supporting Actor | The Barefoot Contessa (1954) | Oscar Muldoon | Won |
| 1964 | Best Supporting Actor | Seven Days in May (1964) | Senator Raymond Clark | Nominated |
He was honored with two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the categories of Motion Pictures and Television.
BlogHub Articles:
DVD Review: Hits the Range In Cow Country (1953)
By KC on Sep 14, 2017 From Classic MoviesCow Country is an essentially unremarkable, but pleasing western. It was made as one among many simple programmers, but star is a reassuring presence and Peggy Castle steals the show with a bracingly memorable scene. The film is now available on DVD from Warner Archive. Those who ar... Read full article
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Edmond O'Brien Quotes:
R.S. Kenyon: Owing to your splendid efforts the basic rate of The Atlantic Casualty Company - as of 1947 - will probably drop one-tenth of a cent.
[he shakes Reardon's hand]
R.S. Kenyon: Congratulations, Mr. Reardon.
Jim Reardon: I'd rather have a night's sleep.
R.S. Kenyon: Why don't you take a good rest. I must say you've earned it.
[Reardon starts to leave]
R.S. Kenyon: This is Friday... don't come in 'til Monday.
Jim Reardon: Thanks.
[first lines]
Homicide Detective: Can I help you?
Frank Bigelow: I'd like to see the man in charge.
Homicide Detective: In here...
Frank Bigelow: I want to report a murder.
Homicide Captain: Sit down. Where was this murder committed?
Frank Bigelow: San Francisco, last night.
Homicide Captain: Who was murdered?
Frank Bigelow: I was.
Hank Fallon: I've been promised a vacation. You remember?
Philip Evans: Sorry, Hank, that's out.
Hank Fallon: Phil, look at me. College degree, lovable personality, and I spend most of my time in prison. An undercover specialist. Eight sentences in five years. Dannemora, Sing Sing, Leavenworth. I joined the department to put criminals behind bars, and here I am stir crazy.
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