Spec O'Donnell

Spec O'Donnell

Deceased · Born: Apr 9, 1911 · Died: Oct 14, 1986

Personal Details

BornApr 9, 1911 Fresno, California, USA

Biography

Spec O'Donnell's life began on a spring day, April 9, 1911, in the vibrant city of Fresno, California, USA, a place that would forever hold a special significance in his story. As an accomplished actor, he would go on to leave an indelible mark on the world of entertainment, captivating audiences with his performances in a wide range of films, including the 1938 drama "Accidents Will Happen", the 1928 silent film "Vamping Venus", and the 1935 comedy "Kentucky Blue Streak". But his life was not solely defined by his work on the big screen, as he was also deeply devoted to his personal relationships, particularly his marriage to the lovely Inez Hixson. Tragically, his life came to a close on October 14, 1986, in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA, leaving behind a legacy that would be cherished by all who knew him.

Career

1978
Convoy
Convoy as 18 Wheel Eddie
1962
Ride the High Country
Ride the High Country as Pianist (uncredited)
1952
Has Anybody Seen My Gal
Has Anybody Seen My Gal as Candy Seller (uncredited)
Pat and Mike
Pat and Mike as Hicks' Caddy (uncredited)
1951
Strangers on a Train
Strangers on a Train as Carnival Patron (uncredited)
Family Theatre
Family Theatre as Pvt. Cashman
1944
Double Exposure
Double Exposure as Messenger
Once Upon a Time
Once Upon a Time as Theatre Usher (uncredited)
The Miracle of Morgan's Creek
The Miracle of Morgan's Creek as Son of Townsman (uncredited)
Arsenic and Old Lace
Arsenic and Old Lace as Young Man in Line (uncredited)
1943
Hers to Hold
Hers to Hold as William Morley
All by Myself
All by Myself as Messenger
Crazy House
Crazy House as Bellhop
It Ain't Hay
It Ain't Hay as Newsboy (uncredited)
Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man
Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man as Villager in Tavern (uncredited)
1942
Stand by for Action
Stand by for Action as Jason (uncredited)
The Male Animal
The Male Animal as Gagged Student (uncredited)
The Glass Key
The Glass Key as Campaign Headquarters Usher (uncredited)
1941
Dressed to Kill
Dressed to Kill as Elevator Operator
Second Chorus
Second Chorus as Disappointed Fan at Stage Door (uncredited)
Love Crazy
Love Crazy as Anniversary Singer (uncredited)
1938
Accidents Will Happen
Accidents Will Happen as "Specs" Carter
Blondes at Work
Blondes at Work as First Newsboy (uncredited)
Penrod's Double Trouble
Penrod's Double Trouble as Carnival Patron (uncredited)
The Daredevil Drivers
The Daredevil Drivers as Bellboy (uncredited)
Held for Ransom
Held for Ransom as Delivery Boy
1937
Public Wedding
Public Wedding as Elevator Operator
Alcatraz Island
Alcatraz Island as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
You're Only Young Once
You're Only Young Once as Drowsy (uncredited)
Varsity Show
Varsity Show as Student
1936
King of Hockey
King of Hockey as Clapping Fan
College Holiday
College Holiday as Lafayette
Earthworm Tractors
Earthworm Tractors as Telegram Boy
1935
Stars Over Broadway
Stars Over Broadway as Boy Hanging Sign - 'At Your Service, Madame' Number
The Good Fairy
The Good Fairy as Kid in Movie Theater (uncredited)
Circumstantial Evidence
Circumstantial Evidence as Sydney (uncredited)
1934
David Harum
David Harum as Tim (uncredited)
1933
Lilly Turner
Lilly Turner as Delivery Boy (uncredited)
Parole Girl
Parole Girl as Magazine Subscription Salesman (uncredited)
Baby Face
Baby Face as Office Boy (uncredited)
1932
Exposure
Exposure as Inky
The Big Broadcast
The Big Broadcast as Office Boy
Young America
Young America as Bull Butler (Uncredited)
1931
1930
1929
Dance Hall
Dance Hall as Newspaper Vendor
1927
1926
Sparrows
Sparrows as Ambrose