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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.
Although he came to be called "Hollywood's Irishman in Residence"--and, along with good friends James Cagney, Allen Jenkins, Frank McHugh and a few others were called "The Irish Mafia"--and he often played Irish immigrants, Pat O'Brien was US-born and -bred.
- November 11, 1899
- October 15, 1983
Although he came to be called "Hollywood's Irishman in Residence"--and, along with good friends James Cagney, Allen Jenkins, Frank McHugh and a few others were called "The Irish Mafia"--and he often played Irish immigrants, Pat O'Brien was US-born and -bred.
- January 1, 1
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
- January 1, 1
- Santa Monica, California, USA
Pat O'Brien, Dick Powell, and Ann Sheridan in Cowboy from Brooklyn (1938)- Pat O'Brien and Ken Lynch in McCloud (1970)
- Pat O'Brien in Beverly Hills Easter Parade (1959)
- Pat O'Brien, Rita La Roy, and Lucien Prival in Hollywood Speaks (1932)
- Pat O'Brien, Ann Dvorak, and Lyle Talbot in College Coach (1933)
- Pat O'Brien and Ann Dvorak in College Coach (1933)
Although he came to be called "Hollywood's Irishman in Residence"--and, along with good friends James Cagney, Allen Jenkins, Frank McHugh and a few others were called "The Irish Mafia"--and he often played Irish immigrants, Pat O'Brien was US-born and -bred. As a young boy the devoutly Roman Catholic O'Brien considered entering the seminary to ...
- 84 years old
- William Joseph Patrick O'Brien
- actor,soundtrack,producer
- Scorpio
Sep 16, 2024 · Though his name is widely recognized for famous roles, few realize his deep connection to Southern California, especially his beloved Del Mar. From Film Icon to Del Mar Local. Born in Milwaukee in...
Pat O'Brien was born William Joseph Patrick O'Brien on November 11, 1899 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin into an Irish-American family. All four of his grandparents were immigrants from Ireland. He had two younger brothers, both of whom died as babies.
Although he came to be called "Hollywood's Irishman in Residence"--and, along with good friends James Cagney, Allen Jenkins, Frank McHugh and a few others were called "The Irish Mafia"--and he often played Irish immigrants, Pat O'Brien was US-born and -bred.
