Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Born
April 11, 1881
Died
November 22, 1959 (age 78)
Place of Birth
New York City, New York, USA
Also Known As
Frank O'Conner
Frank A. Connor
Frank O'Connor
Biography
Frank O'Connor was an American screen and television actor, as well as a director, screenwriter, and producer. His lengthy film acting career began in 1915.
Known For
Film
It's a Wonderful Life
Military Officer in Montage (uncredited)
1946
Film
Sunset Boulevard
Courtier (uncredited)
1950
Film
Citizen Kane
Man at Madison Square Garden (uncredited)
1941
TV
The Abbott and Costello Show
Passerby
1952
TV
The Abbott and Costello Show
Man at auction
1952
TV
Death Valley Days
Townsman (uncredited)
1952
Film
The Quiet Man
Ringside Photographer (uncredited)
1952
Film
Mildred Pierce
First Night Diner (uncredited)
1945
Film
The Picture of Dorian Gray
Selby Estate Butler (uncredited)
1945
Film
The Grapes of Wrath
Deputy #1 (uncredited)
1940
Film
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Senator Alfred (uncredited)
1939
Film
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town
Train Conductor (uncredited)
1936
Film
A Place in the Sun
Factory Floorman (uncredited)
1951
Film
The Thin Man
Detective Waiter (uncredited)
1934
Film
The Son of Kong
1st Process Server
1933
Film
Topper
Sea Breeze Hotel Doorman (uncredited)
1937
Film
All the King's Men
Party Guest (uncredited)
1949
Film
Sands of Iwo Jima
Waiter in Bar (uncredited)
1950
Film
The Death Kiss
Tom
1932
Film
Nightmare Alley
Carnival Customer (uncredited)
1947
Filmography
1957FilmDecision at Sundownas Townsman in Church1955FilmA Lawless Streetas Townsman (uncredited)1955FilmWomen's Prison1953FilmThe Blue Gardeniaas Passerby (uncredited)1953FilmAngel Faceas Bailiff (uncredited)1952TVThe Abbott and Costello Showas Passerby1952TVDeath Valley Daysas Townsman (uncredited)1952FilmThe Quiet Manas Ringside Photographer (uncredited)1952FilmCarrieas Hotel Waiter (uncredited)1952FilmSmoky Canyonas Jim Woodstock1952FilmScandal Sheetas Newspaperman (uncredited)1951FilmMan in the Saddle1951FilmThe Stoogeas Sidewalk Passerby (uncredited)1951FilmThe Strange Door1951FilmThe Blue Veilas Train Conductor (Uncredited)1951FilmThe Family Secret1951FilmHere Comes the Groomas Wedding Guest (uncredited)1951FilmMysterious Islandas Confederate Officer1951FilmLost Planet Airmenas Old Watchman1951FilmGunplayas Dan, the station agent1951FilmA Place in the Sunas Factory Floorman (uncredited)1951FilmThe Texas Rangers1951FilmHollywood Storyas Policeman (uncredited)1951FilmIn Old Amarilloas Frank (uncredited)1951FilmGasoline Alleyas Minister (uncredited)1950FilmShort Grassas Townsman (uncredited)1950FilmRevenue Agent1950FilmThe Menas Hospital Orderly (uncredited)1950FilmSunset Boulevardas Courtier (uncredited)1950FilmRock Island Trailas Army Lieutenant1950FilmThe Invisible Monsteras Chemical Truck Cop [Ch. 5 bit]1950FilmNo Sad Songs for Meas Conductor (uncredited)1950FilmCody of the Pony Expressas Hank (uncredited)1950FilmMule Trainas Bystander (uncredited)1950FilmWoman in Hidingas Conventioneer (uncredited)1950FilmSands of Iwo Jimaas Waiter in Bar (uncredited)1949FilmCowboy and the Prizefighteras Jack (uncredited)1949FilmChinatown at Midnight1949FilmAll the King's Menas Party Guest (uncredited)1949FilmThe James Brothers of Missourias Rimrock Citizen1949FilmMr. Soft Touchas Used Car Salesman (Uncredited)1949FilmThe Wyoming Bandit1949FilmThe Great Sinneras Gambling Casino Patron (uncredited)1949FilmKing of the Rocket Menas Warehouse Guard1949FilmJohnny Allegro1949FilmThe Stratton Storyas Baseball Fan1949FilmChallenge of the Rangeas Saunders (uncredited)1949FilmGhost of Zorroas Doctor - Ch. 81949FilmRiders of the Whistling Pinesas Man on Coroner's Jury (uncredited)1949FilmShockproofas Policeman at Hospital (Uncredited)1948FilmWake of the Red Witchas Old Seaman1948FilmCongo Billas Frank1948FilmMoonrise1948FilmDaredevils of the Cloudsas Fight Spectator (uncredited)1948FilmFeudin', Fussin' and A-Fightin'as Townsman at Dance (uncredited)1948FilmSecret Service Investigatoras Hotel Guest / Coffee Drinker (uncredited)1948FilmWho Killed Doc Robbin?as Squad Car Cop (uncredited)1948FilmThe Noose Hangs Highas Postman (uncredited)1948FilmDangers of the Canadian Mountedas Commissioner Barton [Ch. 9-11]1947FilmSecret Beyond the Dooras Train Conductor (uncredited)1947FilmNightmare Alleyas Carnival Customer (uncredited)1947FilmDesperateas Train Conductor (uncredited)1947FilmDick Tracy's Dilemmaas Cop in Squad Car (uncredited)1947FilmThe Egg and Ias Reveler at Country Dance (Uncredited)1947FilmHomesteaders of Paradise Valleyas Doctor (uncredited)1947FilmThe Good Bad Eggas Member of Board of Directors (uncredited)1947FilmShoot to Killas Deputy Clem Sparks1947FilmLast Frontier Uprisingas Rancher Frank1946FilmStagecoach to Denveras Taylor1946FilmIt's a Wonderful Lifeas Military Officer in Montage (uncredited)1946FilmThe Brute Manas Policeman at Helen's Apartment (uncredited)1946FilmNight Train to Memphisas Railroad Station Agent1946FilmSun Valley Cycloneas Doctor (uncredited)1946FilmBadman's Territoryas Townsman (uncredited)1946FilmNight Editoras Detective Andy (Uncredited)1946FilmMr. Noisyas (uncredited)1946FilmStrange Impersonationas Doctor at Nora's Presentation (uncredited)1946FilmDays of Buffalo Billas Cashier Sam1945FilmGetting Gertie's Garteras Board Member (uncredited)1945FilmHold That Blonde!as Man Outside Theater (uncredited)1945FilmFallen Angelas Man at Madley's Show (uncredited)1945FilmMildred Pierceas First Night Diner (uncredited)1945FilmLady on a Train1945FilmGangs of the Waterfrontas Dan Stevens1945FilmThe Vampire's Ghostas Sailor1945FilmEscape in the Fogas Navy Officer, Harbor Patrol (uncredited)1945FilmThe Picture of Dorian Grayas Selby Estate Butler (uncredited)1945FilmI Love a Mysteryas Jason 'Pegleg' Anderson (Uncredited)1945FilmA Song to Rememberas Guest at Duke of Orleans (uncredited)1944FilmThe Missing Juroras Train Conductor (uncredited)1944FilmYouth Runs Wildas Police Officer Martin (uncredited)1944FilmIn Societyas Policeman at Winthrop Home (uncredited)1944FilmThe Falcon in Mexicoas Officer Hoffman (uncredited)1944FilmMr. Winkle Goes to War1943FilmNorthern Pursuitas Train Station Passenger (uncredited)1943FilmFalse Colorsas Rancher-Party Guest1943FilmThe Chance of a Lifetimeas Policeman (Uncredited)1943FilmDangerous Blondesas Mailman (uncredited)1943FilmSo's Your Uncleas Burly Character1943FilmPassport to Suezas Wembley Agent1943FilmHoneymoon Lodgeas Ticket-Taker1943FilmDon't Be a Sucker!1943FilmGood Luck, Mr. Yatesas Cop1943FilmRiders of the Rio Grandeas Man Exiting Saloon1943FilmGildersleeve's Bad Dayas Car 41 Police Officer (uncredited)1943FilmThis Land Is Mineas Juror1943FilmMurder in Times Squareas Detective Lewis1943FilmQuiet Please, Murderas Guard in Library1943FilmThe Moon Is Downas Villager in Pub (uncredited)1943FilmKeep 'Em Sluggingas Second Detective1942FilmX Marks the Spotas Policeman (uncredited)1942FilmThe Talk of the Townas Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)1942FilmThe Big Streetas Police Captain at Tunnel (uncredited)1942FilmIn Old Californiaas Bystander on Riverboat1942FilmThe Falcon Takes Overas Desk Sergeant (Uncredited)1942FilmSunset on the Desertas Pie-Bidder1942FilmObliging Young Ladyas Railroad Ticket Taker (uncredited)1942FilmStagecoach Expressas Miner (uncredited)1942FilmMr. Wise Guyas Reformatory Guard (uncredited)1942FilmA Date with the Falconas Policeman at Accident (uncredited)1941FilmPacific Blackoutas Fire Chief1941FilmSteel Against the Skyas Rocky's Crew Member (uncredited)1941FilmAll-American Co-Edas Policeman1941FilmThe Gay Falconas Policeman in Street (uncredited)1941FilmHonky Tonkas Train Conductor #1 (uncredited)1941FilmLady Scarfaceas Detective Frank1941FilmBad Man of Deadwoodas Townsman1941FilmA Panic in the Parloras Policeman1941FilmNevada Cityas Townsman1941FilmThe Spider Returnsas Detective1941FilmRobbers of the Rangeas Jury Foreman (uncredited)1941FilmCitizen Kaneas Man at Madison Square Garden (uncredited)1941FilmRoar of the Pressas Police Lieutenant Jim Hall1941FilmMan-Made Monsteras Detective1941FilmBury Me Not on the Lone Prairieas Dan Wendall1941FilmA Man Betrayedas Train Conductor (uncredited)1940FilmThe Green Hornet Strikes Again!as Police Patrolman1940FilmEllery Queen, Master Detectiveas Ambulance Driver (uncredited)1940FilmLittle Nellie Kellyas Irish Crony in Pub (uncredited)1940FilmYou'll Find Outas Apartment Responder (uncredited)1940FilmChristmas in Julyas Juror (uncredited)1940FilmThird Finger, Left Handas Man at Railroad Station1940FilmTriple Justiceas Doctor1940FilmRide, Tenderfoot, Rideas Packing House Employee1940FilmYoung Peopleas Farmer at Town Hall Meeting (uncredited)1940FilmFlowing Goldas Detective Taking Johnny (uncredited)1940FilmStranger on the Third Flooras Policeman (uncredited)1940FilmI Love You Againas Taxi Driver (uncredited)1940FilmMillionaires in Prisonas Frank, Prison Guard (uncredited)1940FilmAdventures of Red Ryderas RR Board Member1940FilmThe Grapes of Wrathas Deputy #1 (uncredited)1940FilmCity of Chanceas Frank - Hotel Doorman1940FilmThe Invisible Man Returnsas Constable at Coal Train (uncredited)1939FilmJoe and Ethel Turp Call on the Presidentas Mr. Smith1939FilmBuried Aliveas Guard1939FilmThe Housekeeper's Daughteras Policeman1939FilmSmashing the Money Ringas Superior Court Guard (uncredited)1939FilmMr. Smith Goes to Washingtonas Senator Alfred (uncredited)1939FilmThe Day the Bookies Weptas Railbird Race Spectator (uncredited)1939FilmFull Confessionas Work Guard (uncredited)1939FilmDick Tracy's G-Menas Army Captain1939FilmOur Leading Citizenas Member1939FilmEach Dawn I Dieas Guard in Movie Room (uncredited)1939FilmExile Expressas Federal Man1939FilmCode of the Streetsas Policeman1939FilmThe Night Ridersas Washington Telegraph Operator1939FilmEast Side of Heavenas Detective (uncredited)1939FilmThe Lady and the Mobas Policeman1939FilmSilver on the Sageas Jury Foreman1939FilmThe Story of Vernon and Irene Castleas (uncredited)1939FilmLet Us Liveas Detective (uncredited)1939FilmSergeant Maddenas Policeman at Graduation1939FilmThe Saint Strikes Backas Policeman with Cullis (Uncredited)1939FilmYou Can't Cheat an Honest Manas Cop with Judge (uncredited)1939FilmThe Mysterious Miss Xas Policeman1939FilmPirates of the Skies1938FilmRed River Rangeas Photographer (uncredited)1938FilmNext Time I Marryas Davis (uncredited)1938FilmComet Over Broadwayas Officer Bringing Bill to Prison (uncredited)1938FilmSunset Murder Caseas Detective Sergeant Tom O'Connor1938FilmCipher Bureau1938FilmA Man to Rememberas Man at Hospital Dedication (uncredited)1938FilmTell Your Childrenas Jury Foreman (uncredited)1938FilmRiders of the Black Hillsas Doctor1938FilmThe Saint in New Yorkas Court Bailiff (Uncredited)1938FilmAlexander's Ragtime Bandas Officer in Army Show Audience (uncredited)1938FilmThe Girl of the Golden Westas Stagecoach Passenger1938FilmMaid's Night Outas Police Sergeant (uncredited)1938FilmNight Spotas Nightclub Doorman1938FilmBorn to Be Wildas Jim (uncredited)1938FilmDouble Dangeras Seated Policeman (uncredited)1938FilmThe Jury's Secretas Reporter1938FilmThe Dummy Owner1937FilmShe's Got Everythingas White-Haired Creditor1937FilmEdgar & Goliathas Buyer1937FilmThe Adventurous Blondeas Policeman (uncredited)1937FilmNight Club Scandalas Alcott1937FilmDouble Weddingas Second Bartender (uncredited)1937FilmThe Wrong Roadas Man at Auction (uncredited)1937FilmYouth on Paroleas Conductor (uncredited)1937FilmForty Naughty Girlsas Stage Manager (uncredited)1937FilmBack in Circulationas News Office Worker (uncredited)1937FilmTopperas Sea Breeze Hotel Doorman (uncredited)1937FilmA Day at the Racesas Racetrack Guard (uncredited)1937FilmParnellas Irish Party Member1937FilmThey Gave Him a Gunas Bailiff (uncredited)1937FilmThe Frame-Upas Guard (uncredited)1937FilmMidnight Taxias FBI Agent1937FilmDangerous Numberas Ship's Officer1936FilmThe Mandarin Mysteryas Detective1936FilmThree Smart Girlsas Policeman at Police Station1936FilmCollege Holidayas Conductor1936FilmGreat Guyas Detective (Uncredited)1936FilmThe Accusing Fingeras Deputy1936FilmThe President's Mysteryas Detective (uncredited)1936FilmDon't Turn 'em Looseas Cell Block Guard1936FilmWives Never Knowas Police Sergeant (uncredited)1936FilmTo Mary - with Loveas Conductor1936FilmMr. Deeds Goes to Townas Train Conductor (uncredited)1936FilmMurder at Glen Atholas Detective McGurn (uncredited)1936FilmYou May Be Next!as Policeman (uncredited)1935FilmWhite Liesas Sheriff (uncredited)1935FilmDangerous1935FilmRendezvousas Officer (uncredited)1935FilmHis Fighting Bloodas Dick Ingram1935FilmThe Girl Who Came Backas Policeman (uncredited)1935FilmSpecial Agentas Policeman (uncredited)1935FilmWoman Wantedas Policeman (uncredited)1935FilmBroadway Gondolieras Majordomo Directing Cabs1935FilmThe Glass Keyas Frank McLaughlin (uncredited)1935FilmNo More Ladiesas Joe Williams' Bartender (uncredited)1935FilmStrangers Allas Police Sergeant O'Connor1935FilmThe Mystery Manas Train Depot Waiter (uncredited)1935FilmClive of Indiaas Counting Clerk1935FilmBuried Lootas Court Clerk (uncredited)1934FilmMills of the Godsas Workman (uncredited)1934FilmBroadway Billas Reporter (uncredited)1934FilmKentucky Kernelsas Police Officer (uncredited)1934FilmThe Merry Widowas Soldier with Exhibit 21934FilmAmong the Missingas Police Sergeant (uncredited)1934FilmTheir Big Momentas Detective (uncredited)1934FilmBachelor Baitas William's Boss (uncredited)1934FilmHat, Coat and Gloveas Police Sgt. Whalen (uncredited)1934FilmThe Defense Restsas Minor Role1934FilmThe Thin Manas Detective Waiter (uncredited)1934FilmTwentieth Centuryas Stagehand (uncredited)1934FilmThe Crime of Helen Stanleyas Ballistic Expert1934FilmSisters Under the Skinas Reporter1934FilmWhirlpoolas Sheriff (uncredited)1934FilmRoast-Beef and Moviesas Studio President (uncredited)1934FilmBridal Bailas Police Desk Sergeant1933FilmThe Son of Kongas 1st Process Server1933FilmMr. Skitchas Roulette Table Staff1933FilmThe Chiefas Customer Wanting Hat1933FilmMeet the Baronas Stable Boss (uncredited)1933FilmStage Motheras Man at Gangplank (uncredited)1933FilmThe Mayor of Hellas Cop in Court (uncredited)1933FilmThe Gay Nightiesas Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)1933FilmElmer, the Greatas Game Spectator (uncredited)1933FilmParachute Jumperas Detective with Lt. Coffey (uncredited)1933FilmJust Around the Corneras Sears' Colleague (uncredited)1932FilmHandle with Careas Police Lieutenant1932Film20,000 Years in Sing Singas Cell Guard (uncredited)1932FilmThe Death Kissas Tom1932FilmThree on a Matchas Telegraph Operator (uncredited)1932FilmThe Lost Squadronas Officer (uncredited)1931FilmLadies' Manas News clerk1930FilmShadow of the Lawas Undetermined Role1921FilmOrphans of the Stormas Party Guest (uncredited)1918FilmLittle Miss No-Accountas Edwin Sayer1918FilmThe Unwritten Codeas Thompson1918FilmThe Crucible of Lifeas Edwin Fairfax1917FilmThe Silent Witnessas Richard Morgan1917FilmMadame Sherryas Edward Sherry—FilmMad About Moonshineas Paw