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William Joseph Patrick O'Brien (Irish: Pádraig Ó Briain; November 11, 1899 – October 15, 1983) was an American film actor with more than 100 screen credits. Of Irish descent, he often played Irish and Irish-American characters and was referred to as "Hollywood's Irishman in Residence" in the press.
Pat O'Brien was a US-born actor who often played Irish characters in movies and TV shows. He co-starred with James Cagney in nine films, including Some Like It Hot, and won four awards for his performances.
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Learn about the life and career of Pat O'Brien, a popular film star who played Irish roles and co-starred with James Cagney. Find out his birth name, height, family, trivia, quotes and more on IMDb.
- November 11, 1899
- October 15, 1983
6.3 (146) Rate. A tough, female reporter tries to get a story on the head of a crime syndicate and when the new police commissioner is murdered, she tries to get the evidence she needs for her story by getting in with the mobsters right-hand man. Director Howard Higgin Stars Pat O'Brien Mae Clarke Morgan Wallace.
One of the best-known screen actors of the 1930s and 1940s, he played priests, cops, military figures, pilots, and reporters. He is especially well-remembered for his roles in Knute Rockne, All American (1940), Angels with Dirty Faces (1938), and Some Like It Hot (1959).
Pat O’Brien was an American actor who starred in films such as Some Like It Hot, Angels with Dirty Faces, and The Front Page. He also appeared in radio, television, and stage shows, and was known for his wit and humor.
Oct 16, 1983 · Pat O'Brien, the actor who played policemen, priests and the Notre Dame coach Knute Rockne opposite Ronald Reagan's portrayal of a dying football player, ''the Gipper,''...
