James O'Hara (actor)

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James O'Hara
James O'Hara in Suddenly (1954).jpg
O'Hara in Suddenly (1954)
Born
James Fitzsimons

(1927-09-11)11 September 1927
Ranelagh, Dublin, Ireland
Died3 December 1992(1992-12-03) (aged 65)
Other namesJames Lilburn
OccupationActor
Years active1952–1979
Relatives Maureen O'Hara (sister)
Charles B. Fitzsimons (brother)

James O'Hara (born James Fitzsimons; 11 September 1927  3 December 1992), also credited as James Lilburn, was an Irish-born American actor. He is best known for his appearance in the film Suddenly (1954). O'Hara was the brother of Irish actress and singer Maureen O'Hara. [1] His name was sometimes spelled as FitzSimons. [2]

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James O'Hara with siblings Maureen O'Hara and Charles B. Fitzsimons in 1954 Maureen O'Hara and brothers James and Charles 1954.jpg
James O'Hara with siblings Maureen O'Hara and Charles B. Fitzsimons in 1954

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
1952 The Quiet Man Father Paul(as James Lilburn)
1952 What Price Glory Young SoldierUncredited
1953 San Antone Jim Dane(as James Lilburn)
1953 The Sun Shines Bright Cadet LeaderUncredited
1953 Titanic Devlin - LookoutUncredited
1953 The Desert Rats Communications ManUncredited
1953 Sea of Lost Ships Radion Operator O'HaraUncredited
1953 Flight Nurse British PilotUncredited
1954 Jubilee Trail CorporalUncredited
1954 King Richard and the Crusaders Castelaine KnightUncredited
1954 Suddenly Jud Hubson(as James Lilburn)
1954 Malaga Danny Boy(as James Lilburn)
1954 Hell's Outpost WaiterUncredited
1955 The Long Gray Line Cadet ThorneUncredited
1955 The Sea Chase Sub-LieutenatUncredited
1955 Fort Yuma Cp. Taylor(as James Lilburn)
1955 The Desperate Hours Gas Station AttendantUncredited
1955 At Gunpoint Wally(as James Lilburn)
1956 Battle Stations WilliamsUncredited
1956 Mohawk Sergeant(as James Lilburn)
1956 Friendly Persuasion ForagerUncredited
1959 Darby O'Gill and the Little People SeanUncredited
1961 The Deadly Companions Cal, General Store(as Jim O'Hara)
1963 Spencer's Mountain Spencer BrotherUncredited
1964 Kisses for My President BlackUncredited
1964 Cheyenne Autumn TropperUncredited
1964 My Fair Lady CostermongerUncredited
1965 Brainstorm Party GuestUncredited
1966 The Rare Breed Sagamon(as Jimmy O'Hara)
1966 Batman Airport Control Tower ManUncredited
1969 Death of a Gunfighter Father Sweeney
1971 Raid on Rommel Lt. Executive OfficerUncredited
1979 The Driller Killer Man in Church(final film role)

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1953 Hollywood Opening Night 1 episode (as James Lilburn)
1955 Death Valley Days Rev. John Wilson1 episode, Uncredited
1955 The Star and the Story Terry1 episode (as James Lilburn)
1955 Lux Video Theatre Charles1 episode (as James Lilburn)
1955–1956 Cavalcade of America 1st Student2 episodes (as James Lilburn)
1956 Matinee Theater Salvora(as James Lilburn)
1960 DuPont Show of the Month Lord Hastings1 episode
1960 Maverick Sean Flaherty1 episode
1962 Perry Mason Kelsey1 episode
1962 Hawaiian Eye Art Catlin1 episode (as Jim O'Hara)
1963 Route 66 Bill Caldwell1 episode
1965 Daniel Boone British Officer1 episode
1966 Gunsmoke Sutton1 episode
1966–1967 Batman Sergeant O'Leary12 episodes
1967 Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. Hotel Clerk1 episode
1970 The Immortal Benson1 episode
1970–1971 Nanny and the Professor Policeman2 episodes

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