Barry O'Neil
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Portrait of Barry O'Neil 1914 | |
| Born | Thomas J. McCarthy September 24, 1865 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | March 23, 1918 (aged 52) New York City, U.S. |
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Barry O'Neil (1865 – 1918) was a film director and writer. His real name was Thomas J. McCarthy. He directed several Thanhouser films including the production company's first two-reeler, Romeo and Juliet. He went on to work for Lubin and then World Film Corporation.
He was born in New York City.
O'Neil married actress Nellie Walters. In 1913 O'Neil was elected to The Lambs as a non-resident member. He died of apoplexy.
In 1910 and 1911 he filmed adaptations of a couple William Shakespeare plays. In 1915 he filmed a version of McTeague in Death Valley released as Life's Whirlpool. William E. Hamilton was an assistant director to O'Neil.