Oscar O'Shea

Oscar O'Shea

Deceased · Born: Oct 8, 1881 · Died: Apr 6, 1960

Personal Details

BornOct 8, 1881 Peterborough, Ontario, Canada

Biography

Oscar O'Shea, a renowned Canadian-born thespian, entered this world on October 8, 1881, in the charming city of Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. Throughout his illustrious career, he made a lasting impact on the world of cinema, leaving behind a legacy of captivating performances in a diverse range of film roles.

Some of his most notable appearances include his roles in the 1940 psychological thriller "Stranger on the Third Floor", the 1937 nautical adventure "Captains Courageous", and the 1939 classic drama "Of Mice and Men".

Sadly, Oscar O'Shea's life came to a close on April 6, 1960, in the iconic city of Hollywood, California, USA, leaving behind a void in the hearts of his fans and fellow actors.

Career

1947
Sport of Kings
Sport of Kings as Judge Sellers
1946
Personality Kid
Personality Kid as Officer O'Brien
Without Reservations
Without Reservations as Conductor (uncredited)
The Brute Man
The Brute Man as Mr. Haskins - Grocer (uncredited)
Bewitched
Bewitched as Capt. O'Malley
1944
Haunted Harbor
Haunted Harbor as John Galbraith [Chs. 1, 7, 15]
South of Dixie
South of Dixie as Colonel Hatcher
Mystery of the River Boat
Mystery of the River Boat as Capt. Ethan Perrin
Here Come the Waves
Here Come the Waves as Commodore (uncredited)
The Mummy's Ghost
The Mummy's Ghost as Museum Watchman
1943
Corvette K-225
Corvette K-225 as Capt. Smith
City Without Men
City Without Men as Joseph Barton
Happy Land
Happy Land as Father Case (uncredited)
1942
Fly-By-Night
Fly-By-Night as Pa Prescott
I Was Framed
I Was Framed as Cal Beamish
Dudes Are Pretty People
Dudes Are Pretty People as Cardigan, working ranch owner
Torpedo Boat
Torpedo Boat as Captain Mike
Halfway to Shanghai
Halfway to Shanghai as Doctor McIntyre
The Bashful Bachelor
The Bashful Bachelor as Squire Skimp
The Postman Didn't Ring
The Postman Didn't Ring as Judge Barrington
Henry Aldrich, Editor
Henry Aldrich, Editor as Judge Sanders
Mutiny in the Arctic
Mutiny in the Arctic as Capt. Bob Morrissey
Harmon of Michigan
Harmon of Michigan as 'Pop' Branch
Ringside Maisie
Ringside Maisie as Conductor
Sleepers West
Sleepers West as McGowan, a Engineer
Four Mothers
Four Mothers as George Edwards (uncredited)
Lydia
Lydia as Doctor Richards
Accent on Love
Accent on Love as Magistrate
1940
Pier 13
Pier 13 as Skipper Kelly
The Phantom Submarine
The Phantom Submarine as Captain Velsar
Wildcat Bus
Wildcat Bus as Charles Dawson
Always a Bride
Always a Bride as Uncle Dan Jarvis
Susan and God
Susan and God as Samr (uncredited)
20 Mule Team
20 Mule Team as Train Conductor
Forty Little Mothers
Forty Little Mothers as Janitor at Train Station
1939
Big Town Czar
Big Town Czar as Pa Daley
The Star Maker
The Star Maker as Mr. Flannigan
Love Affair
Love Affair as Priest (uncredited)
Lucky Night
Lucky Night as Police Lieutenant
Tell No Tales
Tell No Tales as Sam O'Neil
The Roaring Twenties
The Roaring Twenties as Customer (uncredited)
1938
Mannequin
Mannequin as 'Pa' Cassidy
Man-Proof
Man-Proof as Gus the Bartender
The Shining Hour
The Shining Hour as Charlie Collins
Love Is a Headache
Love Is a Headache as Pop Sheeman, Stage Doorman (uncredited)
King of the Newsboys
King of the Newsboys as Mr. Stephens
Hold That Kiss
Hold That Kiss as Pop - Man Bringing Usher's Clothes
1937
Captains Courageous
Captains Courageous as Captain Walt Cushman
Big City
Big City as John C. Andrews
Rosalie
Rosalie as Mr. Callahan
Double Wedding
Double Wedding as Turnkey (uncredited)
You're Only Young Once
You're Only Young Once as Sheriff (uncredited)