Biography
Barry O'Neil (1865 – 1918) was a film director and writer. His real name was Thomas J. McCarthy. He directed several Thanhouser films including the production company's first two-reeler, Romeo and Juliet. He went on to work for Lubin and then World Film Corporation.
He was born in New York City.
O'Neil married actress Nellie Walters. In 1913 O'Neil was elected to The Lambs as a non-resident member. He died of apoplexy.
In 1910 and 1911 he filmed adaptations of a couple William Shakespeare plays. In 1915 he filmed a version of McTeague in Death Valley released as Life's Whirlpool. William E. Hamilton was an assistant director to O'Neil.
Filmography
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The Hidden Scar (1916)
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The Revolt (1916)
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Husband and Wife (1916)
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A Woman's Way (1916)
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The Weakness of Man (1916)
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The Unpardonable Sin (1916)
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The Evangelist (1916)
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Life's Whirlpool (1916)
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The Great Ruby (1915)
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The Wolf (1914)
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The Third Degree (1913)
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Auntie's Affinity (1913)
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Just Maine Folks (1912)
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Romeo and Juliet (1911)
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The Winter's Tale (1910)
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The Actor's Children (1910)
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Known ForDirecting
GenderMale
Birthday1865-09-24
Deathday1918-03-23 (52 years old)
Birth NameThomas J. McCarthy
Birth PlaceNew York City, United States
CitizenshipsUnited States
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