Broderick O'Farrell

Broderick O'Farrell

Known for: Acting
Biography: 1882-07-13
Deathday: 1955-09-02 (73 years old)

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Biography

George William Broderick O'Farrell (July 13, 1882 — September 2, 1955) was an American film and stage actor who appeared in both silent and sound films. He began his career at age 14, appearing onstage with the Baker Stock Company in his hometown of Portland, Oregon. He subsequently appeared in several locally-produced films, such as The Golden Trail (1920), before pursuing a film career in Los Angeles. He appeared in numerous silent films throughout the 1920s, and later had minor roles in several Laurel and Hardy films, including Beau Hunks (1931).

O'Farrell had minor bit parts throughout the 1940s, often appearing as conductors, doctors, and coroners in a variety of films. Some of his later credits include Mourning Becomes Electra (1947), Whispering Smith (1948), and The Girl from Jones Beach (1949). He died in Los Angeles at age 73 from a stroke. O'Farrell was born July 13, 1882 in Portland, Oregon, and where he was a regular performer with the Baker Stock Company beginning at age 14. He appeared in various stage productions in Portland and the Pacific Northwest, including theatrical productions in Seattle and Vancouver.He began his film career in 1920 during the silent era, appearing in locally-produced films such as the early serial short titled And Women Must Weep, in which he appeared opposite Mayo Methot. O'Farrell married Mae Norton in 1921, and had two children—a son, Kevin, and a daughter, Dawn—before separating.He went on to appear in numerous silent pictures, followed by sound films. He appeared in several Laurel and Hardy films in minor roles, including Beau Hunks (1931). He supporting roles in numerous films, including No More Orchids (1932) with Carole Lombard, The World Accuses (1934), and the Western The Law of the 45's (1935). In the 1940s, O'Farrell primarily appeared in uncredited bit parts, being cast as butlers, coroners, and doctors. Some of his later credits include the film noir Experiment Perilous (1944), starring Hedy Lamarr; the aviation adventure film Blaze of Noon (1946), and Mourning Becomes Electra (1947).

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Filmography

all 85

Movies 85

Director 2

Producer 1

Whispering Smith

Whispering Smith (1948)

Movie
7.33
Dining Car Steward (uncredited)
The Judge Steps Out

The Judge Steps Out (1947)

Movie
Dr. Campbell (Uncredited)
Philo Vance Returns

Philo Vance Returns (1947)

Movie
Usher (uncredited)
Two Sisters from Boston

Two Sisters from Boston (1946)

Movie
Archibald
Murder Is My Business

Murder Is My Business (1946)

Movie
Policeman (uncredited)
Fallen Angel

Fallen Angel (1945)

Movie
6
Man at Table (uncredited)
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in Hollywood

Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in Hollywood (1945)

Movie
Man in Audience (uncredited)
A Song for Miss Julie

A Song for Miss Julie (1945)

Movie
Frank, the Bederaux's Butler (uncredited)
Experiment Perilous

Experiment Perilous (1944)

Movie
6
Bar Customer (uncredited)
Phantom Lady

Phantom Lady (1944)

Movie
6
Night Club Patron
Crime Doctor

Crime Doctor (1943)

Movie
Juror (uncredited)
Gildersleeve's Bad Day

Gildersleeve's Bad Day (1943)

Movie
Henrys' Dinner Guest (uncredited)
The Glass Key

The Glass Key (1942)

Movie
Agent (uncredited)
Call of the Canyon

Call of the Canyon (1942)

Movie
Mr. Hennessy
Brooklyn Orchid

Brooklyn Orchid (1942)

Movie
Party Guest (uncredited)
It Started with Eve

It Started with Eve (1941)

Movie
Party Guest (uncredited)
Love Crazy

Love Crazy (1941)

Movie
Office Worker
Hired Wife

Hired Wife (1940)

Movie
Minister in Dream Sequence (uncredited)
Stranger on the Third Floor

Stranger on the Third Floor (1940)

Movie
Doorman (uncredited)
Private Affairs

Private Affairs (1940)

Movie
Harris
The Courageous Dr. Christian

The Courageous Dr. Christian (1940)

Movie
Madame Catalini's Escort
First Love

First Love (1939)

Movie
4.75
Official (Uncredited)
Rulers of the Sea

Rulers of the Sea (1939)

Movie
Ship's Officer
Eternally Yours

Eternally Yours (1939)

Movie
Russell
Dick Tracy's G-Men

Dick Tracy's G-Men (1939)

Movie
Member
Our Leading Citizen

Our Leading Citizen (1939)

Movie
D. A. Graves
Daredevils of the Red Circle

Daredevils of the Red Circle (1939)

Movie
Victor Kittenhaven
Three Smart Girls Grow Up

Three Smart Girls Grow Up (1939)

Movie
Policeman
The Mysterious Miss X

The Mysterious Miss X (1939)

Movie
Conductor
The Jury's Secret

The Jury's Secret (1938)

Movie
Minister
Sky Racket

Sky Racket (1937)

Movie
Townsman
Behind the Mike

Behind the Mike (1937)

Movie
Desk Clerk (uncredited)
You Can't Buy Luck

You Can't Buy Luck (1937)

Movie
Dr. Farrell
The Man Who Found Himself

The Man Who Found Himself (1937)

Movie
Surgeon
Without Orders

Without Orders (1936)

Movie
Ship's Passenger (uncredited)
Libeled Lady

Libeled Lady (1936)

Movie
6.33
Johnson
It Couldn't Have Happened (But It Did)

It Couldn't Have Happened (But It Did) (1936)

Movie
Judge
Easy Money

Easy Money (1936)

Movie
Minor Role (uncredited)
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town

Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936)

Movie
5
Chemical Analysist
The Leavenworth Case

The Leavenworth Case (1936)

Movie
Member Board of Trustees (uncredited)
Freshman Love

Freshman Love (1936)

Movie
Sir Henry Sheffield
The Law of 45's

The Law of 45's (1935)

Movie
Churchgoer
Stars Over Broadway

Stars Over Broadway (1935)

Movie
Desert Springs Manager (uncredited)
It's in the Air

It's in the Air (1935)

Movie
Mr. Reynolds
The E-Flat Man

The E-Flat Man (1935)

Movie
Minister (uncredited)
Smart Girl

Smart Girl (1935)

Movie
Concertgoer (uncredited)
Break of Hearts

Break of Hearts (1935)

Movie
Dr. Howell
A Shot in the Dark

A Shot in the Dark (1935)

Movie
Dr. Jarvis
The World Accuses

The World Accuses (1934)

Movie
Dinner Guest
The Curtain Falls

The Curtain Falls (1934)

Movie
Actor
Half-Baked Relations

Half-Baked Relations (1934)

Movie
Judge (uncredited)
Manhattan Love Song

Manhattan Love Song (1934)

Movie
Resident Doctor (uncredited)
Men in White

Men in White (1934)

Movie
Howard Kent
Badge of Honor

Badge of Honor (1934)

Movie
The Super Snooper

The Super Snooper (1934)

Movie
Party Guest (uncredited)
Secrets

Secrets (1933)

Movie
Putnam Associate (uncredited)
Reform Girl

Reform Girl (1933)

Movie
Smith
Gigolettes

Gigolettes (1932)

Movie
Bootleg Financial Backer (uncredited)
The Wet Parade

The Wet Parade (1932)

Movie
Eddie - the Son
Mother's Holiday

Mother's Holiday (1932)

Movie
Ft. Arid commander
Beau Hunks

Beau Hunks (1931)

Movie
10
Chairman of the Court-Martial
The Sea Ghost

The Sea Ghost (1931)

Movie
John Dennis - Producer
Queenie of Hollywood

Queenie of Hollywood (1931)

Movie
Investigator for Board of Directors
The Public Defender

The Public Defender (1931)

Movie
Doctor (uncredited)
Five and Ten

Five and Ten (1931)

Movie
Art Dealer (uncredited)
Laugh and Get Rich

Laugh and Get Rich (1931)

Movie
Member of Board of Directors
Scandal Sheet

Scandal Sheet (1931)

Movie
Doctor
Shadow of the Law

Shadow of the Law (1930)

Movie
Doctor
Back Pay

Back Pay (1930)

Movie
Gambler (uncredited)
Street of Chance

Street of Chance (1930)

Movie
Card Player
Burning Up

Burning Up (1930)

Movie
Prosecutor
Madame Q

Madame Q (1929)

Movie
Doctor
Chinatown Nights

Chinatown Nights (1929)

Movie
John Barton
Behind Closed Doors

Behind Closed Doors (1929)

Movie
Hargrave
The Look Out Girl

The Look Out Girl (1928)

Movie
Poker Player
The Mating Call

The Mating Call (1928)

Movie
Undetermined Secondary Role (uncredited)
The Man Who Laughs

The Man Who Laughs (1928)

Movie
Bream's Chum at Cafe
Midnight Madness

Midnight Madness (1928)

Movie
Immigration Officer
The Princess from Hoboken

The Princess from Hoboken (1927)

Movie
Mr. Wilkins
Skinner's Dress Suit

Skinner's Dress Suit (1926)

Movie
Race Track Official (uncredited)
Sporting Life

Sporting Life (1925)

Movie
Governor
Ridin' Thunder

Ridin' Thunder (1925)

Movie
Delegate
Andy's Stump Speech

Andy's Stump Speech (1924)

Movie
The City of Stars: A Reporters Visit to the Universal Studios

The City of Stars: A Reporters Visit to the Universal Studios (1924)

Movie
Bill Lee
The Golden Trail

The Golden Trail (1920)

Movie

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Information

Known For
Acting

Gender
Male

Birthday
1882-07-13

Deathday
1955-09-02 (73 years old)

Birth Place
Portland, United States of America

Also Known As
George William Broderick O'Farrell


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