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Pat O'Malley

Acting

0.4 Popularity Sep 02, 1890 (75 years old) Forest City, Pennsylvania, USA

Often confused with the British-born comic actor J. Pat O'Malley, who is the better remembered, silent dramatic film star Pat O'Malley had an enduring career that stands on its own. He was of solid Irish-American stock, born in Forest City, Pennsylvania, in 1890. A one-time railroad switchman, h...

Biography

Often confused with the British-born comic actor J. Pat O'Malley, who is the better remembered, silent dramatic film star Pat O'Malley had an enduring career that stands on its own. He was of solid Irish-American stock, born in Forest City, Pennsylvania, in 1890. A one-time railroad switchman, he also had circus experience by the time he discovered an interest in movie making. He began with the Kalem Studio in 1913 and appeared in a few Irish films before signing on with Thomas Edison's company in 1914. The following year, he married actress Lillian Wilkes, and three of their children, Eileen, Mary Katherine, and Sheila, would become actors as well. His brother Charles O'Malley was a sometime actor, appearing in westerns on occasion. His first identifiable film is The Alien (1913). He began freelancing in 1916 and from then on, appeared in scores of silents as both a rugged and romantic lead, some classic films being The Heart of Humanity (1918), My Wild Irish Rose (1922), and The Virginian (1923). He did not age well come sound pictures, and he was quickly relegated to supporting parts. He appeared in hundreds upon hundreds of bits (mostly unbilled) until 1956, when he retired. He died a decade later.

Filmography 211

2019
The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration Movie

as Mr. Wilson (archive footage)

1963
Days of Wine and Roses Movie

as Tenant (uncredited)

1960
Thriller TV

as The Butler

1959
The Twilight Zone TV

as Mr. Llewellyn

1959
The Twilight Zone TV

as Attendant

1959
The Twilight Zone TV

as Mr. Wilson

1959
1959
Black Saddle TV

as Bowen

1957
M Squad TV

as Mr. Cleary

1956
Blackjack Ketchum Desperado Movie

as Doc Blaine

1955
Alfred Hitchcock Presents TV

as Wardrobe Attendant

1954
A Star Is Born Movie

as Racetrack Spectator (uncredited)

1953
The Wild One Movie

as Sawyer (uncredited)

1953
Small Town Girl Movie

as Doorman

1952
The Bad and the Beautiful Movie

as Man Outside the Club (uncredited)

1952
Everything I Have Is Yours Movie

as Conductor (Uncredited)

1952
The Old West Movie

as Townsman (uncredited)

Photos 3

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Personal Details

Known For Acting
Gender Not specified
Birthday September 02, 1890 (75 years old)
Died May 21, 1966
Place of Birth Forest City, Pennsylvania, USA
Also Known As Patrick H. O'Malley Jr., Patrick Henry O'Malley Jr.
Years Active 1915 - 2019
Popularity 0.4
Career Stats
211 Total Credits
200 Movie Roles
11 TV Roles
3 Photos