Some Like It Hot
1959
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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.
Pat O'Brien excelled in roles as beneficent men but could also give convincing performances as wise guys or con artists. He was a most popular film star during the 1930s and 1940s. Over almost five decades, he co-starred in nine films with Cagney, including his own screen swansong, Ragtime (1981).
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Learn about the life and career of Pat O'Brien, a popular film star who played Irish roles and co-starred with James Cagney. Find out his birth name, height, family, trivia, quotes and more on IMDb.
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Oct 16, 1983 · Pat O'Brien, the actor who played policemen, priests and the Notre Dame coach Knute Rockne opposite Ronald Reagan's portrayal of a dying football player, ''the...
A veteran Irish-American lead and character player, Pat O'Brien is best known as one of the cynical reporters in the sterling first screen version of the Broadway play, "The Front Page" (1931), the title role (opposite Ronald Reagan) in "Knute Rockne--All American" (1940) and as Jimmy Cagney's...
Pat O’Brien was an American actor who starred in films such as Some Like It Hot, Angels with Dirty Faces, and The Front Page. He also appeared in radio, television, and stage shows, and was known for his wit and humor.
Pat O'Brien was born on 14 February 1948 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA. He is an actor, known for Big Fat Liar (2002), BASEketball (1998) and Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed (2004). He has been married to Linda since 7 July 1973.
