Patrick O'Moore (1909–1983) was an Irish actor who appeared in a variety of American films and television shows.
[Keaney p.445] A
character actor
A character actor is an actor known for playing unusual, eccentric, or interesting character (arts), characters in supporting roles, rather than leading ones.28 April 2013, The New York Acting SchoolTen Best Character Actors of All Time Retrie ...
, he appeared in a number of
Hollywood's British-themed films during the 1940s and 1950s.
Selected filmography
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Evensong
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'' (1934) - Bob O'Neil
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Kathleen Mavourneen'' (1937) - Minor Role (uncredited)
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The Get-Away'' (1941) - Minor Role (uncredited)
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Smilin' Through'' (1941) - Willie
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Captains of the Clouds'' (1942) - Fyffe
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Desperate Journey'' (1942) - Squadron Leader Lane-Ferris
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Springtime in the Rockies'' (1942) - Travel Clerk (uncredited)
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Assignment in Brittany'' (1943) - Commando Lookout (uncredited)
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The Moon Is Down'' (1943) - Bombardier (uncredited)
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Tonight We Raid Calais'' (1943) - English Pilot (uncredited)
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Stage Door Canteen
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'' (1943) - Australian
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Sahara
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'' (1943) - Osmond 'Ozzie' Bates
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Between Two Worlds'' (1944) - Steamship Clerk (uncredited)
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Marine Raiders
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Despite the original intent for Raiders to serve ...
'' (1944) - Australian Doctor - Field Hospital
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Tonight and Every Night'' (1945) - David Long
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The Horn Blows at Midnight'' (1945) - Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
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Conflict'' (1945) - Det. Lt. Egan
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Molly and Me'' (1945) - Ronnie
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To Each His Own'' (1946) - Rangy Cockney Sergeant (uncredited)
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Rendezvous 24'' (1946) - Agent George Timothy
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G.I. War Brides'' (1946) - Harold R. Williams
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Cloak and Dagger
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Over ...
'' (1946) - The Englishman
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The Two Mrs. Carrolls'' (1947) - Charles Pennington
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Bulldog Drummond at Bay'' (1947) - Algy Longworth
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Moss Rose'' (1947) - George Gilby (uncredited)
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Bulldog Drummond Strikes Back'' (1947) - Algy Longworth
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The Exile
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'' (1947) - Cavalier (uncredited)
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Hills of Home'' (1948) - Barker for Peep Show (uncredited)
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The Fighting O'Flynn'' (1949) - Maj. Steele
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Challenge to Lassie'' (1949) - Soldier (uncredited)
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Three Came Home'' (1950) - Australian POW (uncredited)
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The 13th Letter'' (1951) - Intern (uncredited)
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Soldiers Three'' (1951) - Cavalryman (uncredited)
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Kind Lady'' (1951) - Constable Orkin
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Thunder on the Hill'' (1951) - Mr. Smithson
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The Highwayman'' (1951) - Loyalist (uncredited)
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The Son of Dr. Jekyll'' (1951) - Joe Sorelle (uncredited)
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At Sword's Point'' (1952) - LaValle's Man / Monk (uncredited)
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Bwana Devil'' (1952) - Ballinger
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Million Dollar Mermaid'' (1952) - Master of Ceremonies (uncredited)
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Niagara'' (1953) - Detective (uncredited)
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Rogue's March'' (1953) - Major Bennett (uncredited)
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Titanic
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'' (1953) - Relief Man (uncredited)
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The Desert Rats'' (1953) - Jim (uncredited)
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Dangerous When Wet'' (1953) - Bob Gerrard (uncredited)
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Khyber Patrol'' (1954) - Brissard
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Jungle Gents'' (1954) - Alfie Grimshaw
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The Sea Chase'' (1955) - British Officer of the Watch (uncredited)
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Moonfleet'' (1955) - Officer (uncredited)
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The Virgin Queen'' (1955) - Postillion Rider (uncredited)
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The Black Whip'' (1956) - Governor
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Trooper Hook'' (1957) - Col. Adam Weaver
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The Unknown Terror'' (1957) - Dr. Willoughby
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Pawnee Pawnee initially refers to a Native American people and its language:
* Pawnee people
* Pawnee language
Pawnee is also the name of several places in the United States:
* Pawnee, Illinois
* Pawnee, Kansas
* Pawnee, Missouri
* Pawnee City, Nebraska
* ...
'' (1957) - Colonel (uncredited)
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Copper Sky'' (1957) - Colonel Thurston
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Ride a Violent Mile'' (1957) - Bartender (uncredited)
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In the Money
''In the Money'' is a 1958 American comedy film directed by William Beaudine and starring The Bowery Boys. The film was released on February 16, 1958, by Monogram Pictures, Allied Artists Pictures and is the 48th and final film in the series. It ...
'' (1958) - Reggie (uncredited)
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Cattle Empire'' (1958) - Rex Cogswell
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Blood Arrow'' (1958) - McKenzie
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Desert Hell'' (1958) - Pvt. Corbo
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The Rookie'' (1959) - Ship's Captain Weiss
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The Courtship of Eddie's Father'' (1963) - Man in Door (uncredited)
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Promises! Promises!'' (1963) - Ship's Captain (uncredited)
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What a Way to Go!'' (1964) - Minor Role (uncredited)
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3 Nuts in Search of a Bolt'' (1964) - Edwards
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My Fair Lady
''My Fair Lady'' is a musical theatre, musical with a book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner and music by Frederick Loewe. The story, based on George Bernard Shaw's 1913 play ''Pygmalion (play), Pygmalion'' and on the Pygmalion (1938 film), 1938 film ...
'' (1964) - Man (uncredited)
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Signpost to Murder'' (1964) - Second Guard (uncredited)
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How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying'' (1967) - Media Man No. 1
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Hello Dolly!'' (1969) - Officer Gogarty (uncredited)
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The Resurrection of Zachary Wheeler'' (1971) - Martin
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The Mechanic'' (1972) - Old Man
* ''Frasier, the Sensuous Lion'' (1973) - Worcester
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The Sword and the Sorcerer'' (1982) - Devereux
References
Bibliography
* Keaney, Michael F. ''Film Noir Guide: 745 Films of the Classic Era, 1940–1959''. McFarland, 2003.
* Raw, Laurence. ''Character Actors in Horror and Science Fiction Films, 1930–1960''. McFarland, 2014.
External links
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1909 births
1983 deaths
Male actors from County Dublin
Irish male film actors
Irish emigrants to the United States
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