Dave O'Brien (actor)
Dave O'Brien | |
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O'Brien in Reefer Madness (1936) | |
| Born | David Poole Fronabarger May 31, 1912 Big Spring, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | November 8, 1969 (aged 57) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1930–1969 |
| Children | 5 |
Dave O'Brien (born David Poole Fronabarger; May 31, 1912 – November 8, 1969) was an American film actor, stunt man, film director, and Emmy awarded comedy writer. He was well known for his portrayal, in the 1942 serial films of the title character in Captain Midnight, performer and comedy writer in the Pete Smith Specialties and as one of Red Skelton's comedy writers.