Billy O'Brien

Billy O'Brien

Deceased · Born: Jul 13, 1921 · Died: Aug 4, 1944

Personal Details

BornJul 13, 1921 Mimico, Ontario, Canada

Biography

Billy O'Brien, a talented child and teen actor, had a notable career in the entertainment industry. However, it's essential to clarify that the profile photo presented is not an accurate representation of Billy O'Brien. The image features an older individual with dark hair, but it does not depict the correct person. Therefore, the photo should be removed to avoid any confusion.

Billy O'Brien's family ties are also worth mentioning. He is the brother of fellow child actor Gene O'Brien, sharing a common surname and a passion for acting.

Moving on to Billy O'Brien's personal life, it's interesting to note that he has a unique connection to the military. His uncle, Captain William S. O'Brien, was a highly decorated pilot who served in the South Pacific theatre of war during World War II. According to an article published in the Culver City Evening Star News on August 28, 1944, Captain William S. O'Brien was reported missing in action since August 4th. Despite his impressive record of shooting down numerous Japanese fighter planes, his fate remained unknown until further reports emerged, indicating that his final mission took place in the New Guinea area.

Career

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1937
Maid of Salem
Maid of Salem as Young Jasper (Uncredited)
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1936
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1934
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No Greater Glory
No Greater Glory as Paul Street Boy
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This Side of Heaven
This Side of Heaven as Messenger Boy
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1933
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Stage Mother
Stage Mother as Student
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1929
Bouncing Babies
Bouncing Babies as (unconfirmed)
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The Valiant
The Valiant as Boy (uncredited)
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