Tom O'Brien (actor, born 1890)
Tom O'Brien | |
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O'Brien in 1925 | |
| Born | Thomas Everett O'Brien July 25, 1890 |
| Died | June 8, 1947 (aged 56) Los Angeles, California |
| Burial place | Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale |
| Occupation | Actor |
Tom O'Brien (July 25, 1890 – June 8, 1947) was an American silent and sound character actor known for his burly serio-comic roles.
He worked in the comedy film The Gentleman from America (1923) as Johnny Day, which is about the humorous tale of two American buddies (O'Brien and Hoot Gibson) and they have numerous adventures in Spain. Tom O'Brien appeared in over 80 films in a 22 years of career. He was primarily cast as stocky "Irish types" in comic supporting roles. He also worked in The Big Parade (1925) as Corporal Bull O'Hara.
He was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale.