Frank O'Connor | |
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 Portrait of O'Connor in the October 15, 1921 Exhibitors Herald | |
| Born | c. 1881 |
| Died | November 22, 1959 (aged 78) Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, director, writer |
| Years active | 1920–59 |
Frank O'Connor (died November 22, 1959) was an American character actor and director involved in approximately 300 productions. He was a director of several films; he also penned multiple screenplays.
In 1920, Frank O'Connor arrived in Hollywood, where he joined the Lasky Players. [1] Henry Miller mentored him. [2] Later, O'Connor was a freelance writer and character actor. [1] After a career as a film director, he attempted to produce his own and, in the words of the San Francisco Examiner , "went broke"; he subsequently worked as an extra. [2]
O'Connor was married to a woman named Susan, and they had three children; he died in Los Angeles, California on November 22, 1959, at 78 years old. [1]
Throughout his career, O'Connor was involved in approximately 300 films with various roles, including actor, director, and writer: [3]
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