Timothy Joseph O'Connor (July 3, 1927 – April 5, 2018) was an American character actor known for his prolific work in television, although he made only a few appearances after the early 1990s. Before moving to California, he lived on an island in the middle of Glen Wild Lake, located in
Bloomingdale, New Jersey
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Dynasty
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'' and made several appearances on ''
Cannon
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Across 110th Street
''Across 110th Street'' is a 1972 American action-crime film directed by Barry Shear and starring Yaphet Kotto, Anthony Quinn, Anthony Franciosa and Paul Benjamin. The film is set in Harlem, New York and takes its name from 110th Street, th ...
'' (1972), and '' Sssssss'' (1973).
He was a director for The Foothill Theater Company in
Nevada City, California
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, before it closed. O'Connor starred in the 2011 film ''
Dreams Awake
''Dreams Awake'' is a 2011 American drama film starring Erin Gray, Gary Graham, and Tim O'Connor. The film primarily takes place in Mount Shasta, California and was written, directed, and produced by Jerry Alden Deal. The film released to DVD on J ...
'' (with ''Buck Rogers in the 25th Century'' co-star Erin Gray).
Death
O'Connor died of colon cancer at his home in Nevada City, California, aged 90.
Selected filmography
*'' Master Minds'' (1949) – Hoskins Boy (uncredited)
*''
Gunsmoke
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The Outer Limits ''The Outer Limits'' or ''Outer Limits'' may refer to:
Television
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Soldier
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Across 110th Street
''Across 110th Street'' is a 1972 American action-crime film directed by Barry Shear and starring Yaphet Kotto, Anthony Quinn, Anthony Franciosa and Paul Benjamin. The film is set in Harlem, New York and takes its name from 110th Street, th ...
'' (1972) – Lt. Hartnett
*'' Columbo'' (1972, TV Series, Episode: "Double Shock") – Michael Hathaway
*'' Sssssss'' (1973) – Kogen
*'' The Stranger'' (1973, TV movie) – Dr. Revere
*'' All in the Family'' (1975, TV Series, Episode: "Edith's Friend") – Roy Johnson
*''
The Rockford Files
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'' (1974, TV series, Episode: "The Dexter Crisis") - Charles Dexter
*''
M*A*S*H
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'' (1975-1981, TV Series, Episode: "Of Moose and Men" and "Operation Friendship") – Col. Spiker / Capt. Norman Traeger, M.D.
*'' Columbo'' (1976, TV Series, Episode: "Old Fashioned Murder") – Edward Lytton
*''
Wonder Woman
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'' (1977-1979, TV Series, Episode: "Judgment from Outer Space" and "The Starships are Coming") – Andros / Colonel Robert Elliot
*''
Wheels
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'' (1978, TV miniseries) – Hub Hewitson
*'' Buck Rogers in the 25th Century'' (1979-1981, TV Series, second male lead) – Dr. Elias Huer
*'' Vegas'' (1981, TV Series, Episode: "Nightmare Come True") – Michael Pierce
*'' The Dukes of Hazzard'' (1982, TV Series) – Mr. Thackery
*'' Matt Houston'' (1983, TV Series, Episode: "Fear for Tomorrow") – Dr. Elias Baker
*'' Knight Rider'' (1983, TV series, Episode: "Brother's Keeper") – Phillip Hunt
*'' The A-Team'' (1984, TV series, Episode: "Semi-Friendly Persuasion") – Karl Peerson
*''La Cruz de Iberia'' (1990) – Block (1986)-Tv.series season 5 episide 6 T.J Hooker-Tim O'Connor (blood sport) playing as a sentor in the role.part 1 and 2 (season5) (episode6)
*'' The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear'' (1991) – Donald Fenswick
*'' Star Trek: The Next Generation'' (1992, TV Series, Episode: "
The Perfect Mate
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") – Ambassador Briam
*'' Walker Texas Ranger'' (1995, TV Series) – Russell Stanley
*''
Dreams Awake
''Dreams Awake'' is a 2011 American drama film starring Erin Gray, Gary Graham, and Tim O'Connor. The film primarily takes place in Mount Shasta, California and was written, directed, and produced by Jerry Alden Deal. The film released to DVD on J ...