John O'Leary

John O'Leary

Deceased · Born: May 5, 1926 · Died: Jun 5, 2019

Personal Details

BornMay 5, 1926 Newton, Massachusetts, USA

Biography

John O'Leary, a talented actor, entered this world on May 5, 1926, in the charming town of Newton, Massachusetts, United States of America. He spent his early years in this picturesque New England setting, surrounded by the beauty of nature and the warmth of a close-knit community.

As he grew older, John's passion for the performing arts began to take center stage. He pursued a career in acting, landing roles in numerous films that would leave a lasting impact on audiences worldwide.

One of his most notable performances came in 1984, when he appeared in the science fiction classic, The Last Starfighter. This iconic film followed the journey of a young man who becomes the last hope for the galaxy against an alien threat.

John's impressive range as an actor also led him to appear in the hilarious comedy, Airplane! (1980). This parody of disaster movies, directed by Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, and Jerry Zucker, is still widely regarded as one of the funniest films of all time.

In addition to these notable roles, John also starred in the 1983 comedy, Mr. Mom. This heartwarming film tells the story of a stay-at-home dad, played by Michael Keaton, who must navigate the challenges of childcare and domesticity.

Sadly, John O'Leary's life came to a close on June 5, 2019, in Hollywood, California, USA. Despite his passing, his legacy lives on through his remarkable body of work, which continues to entertain and inspire audiences to this day.

Career

2004
1999
1996
My Fellow Americans
My Fellow Americans as Ben, Caretaker
1994
1993
Distant Cousins
Distant Cousins as Mr. Williams
1992
Majority Rule
Majority Rule as Farmer Freyberger
1991
The Haunted
The Haunted as Father Larson
For the Boys
For the Boys as T.V. Censor, New York
1988
A Time of Destiny
A Time of Destiny as Father Basil
1986
Inside Out
Inside Out as Arthur Harris
1985
1984
The Last Starfighter
The Last Starfighter as Rylan Bursar
The Island
The Island as Doctor #1
Airplane!
Airplane! as Reporter #2
1979
Nero Wolfe
Nero Wolfe as Theodore Horstmann
No Other Love
No Other Love as Optician
1978
Moment by Moment
Moment by Moment as Pharmacist
1977
Demon Seed
Demon Seed as Royce
Heroes
Heroes as Ticket Clerk
First Love
First Love as Waiter (uncredited)
1976
1975
A Moon for the Misbegotten
A Moon for the Misbegotten as T. Stedman Harder
1971
A New Leaf
A New Leaf as Desk Clerk (uncredited)
1966
The Group
The Group as Put Blake