Kevin O'Connor (May 7, 1935 – June 22, 1991) was an American actor. He is best known for his roles in '' Let's Scare Jessica to Death'' (1971), '' Bogie'' (1980) and ''

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'' (1978). He also acted extensively on stage, winning two

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and an Obie Award. O'Connor was born in

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. He attended the

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. He moved to

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for his career, where he appeared in Broadway productions as an actor, as well as direct and teach. O'Connor also appeared on television in ''

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'' and ''

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'' as well as several television movies. He portrayed Humphrey Bogart in the 1980 biographical television movie '' Bogie''. He appeared in two movies directed by

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: 1984's ''

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'' and '' It's Alive 3: Island of the Alive'' of (1987). He died in 1991 in New York City.

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* * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Oconnor, Kevin 1938 births 1991 deaths American male film actors American male stage actors American male television actors Male actors from Honolulu 20th-century American male actors Drama Desk Award winners Obie Award recipients