Pat O'Brien
ActingAbout Pat O'Brien
Pat O'Brien (born William Joseph Patrick O'Brien) was an American stage, screen, radio, and television actor. He was a star during the first several years of his film career, the height of his popularity being during the 1930s and 1940s.
Pat O'Brien Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Pat O'Brien reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Pat O'Brien's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 100% of Pat O'Brien's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains James Cagney: That Yankee Doodle Dandy, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Pat O'Brien Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Pat O'Brien's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Pat O'Brien has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | You Must Remember This: The Warner Bros. Story | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Angels with Dirty Faces: Whaddya Hear? Whaddya Say? | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | James Cagney: That Yankee Doodle Dandy | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Ragtime | Delmas | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Scout's Honor | Mr. Caboose | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Kiss Me... Kill Me | Jimmy, the morgue attendant | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Sky's the Limit | Abner Therman | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Amanda Fallon | Emory | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Welcome Home, Johnny Bristol | Sgt. McGll | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Town Tamer | Judge Murcott | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | I Captured the King of the Leprechauns | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Some Like It Hot | Detective Mulligan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Last Hurrah | John Gorman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Criminal Lawyer | James 'Jimmy' Regan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Fighting Father Dunne | Father Peter J. Dunne | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Perilous Holiday | Patrick Nevil | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Having Wonderful Crime | Michael J. Malone | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Secret Command | Sam Gallagher | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Marine Raiders | Maj. Steve Lockhart | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | His Butler's Sister | Martin Murphy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Breakdowns of 1941 | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Flowing Gold | Ian 'Hap' O'Connor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Escape to Glory | Mike Farrough | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Torrid Zone | Steve Case | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Castle on the Hudson | Warden Walter Long | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Breakdowns of 1939 | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Night of Nights | Dan O'Farrell | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Angels with Dirty Faces | Jerry Connolly | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Garden of the Moon | John Quinn | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Boy Meets Girl | J. Carlyle 'J.C.' Benson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Out Where the Stars Begin | Pat O'Brien | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Women Are Like That | Bill Landin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | San Quentin | Capt. Stephen Jameson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Great O'Malley | James Aloysius 'Jim' / 'Jimmy' O'Malley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | A Dream Comes True | Himself (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Page Miss Glory | Click Wiley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Irish in Us | Pat O'Hara | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Oil for the Lamps of China | Stephen Chase | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | In Caliente | Larry MacArthur | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Devil Dogs of the Air | Lieut. Brannigan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Twenty Million Sweethearts | Rush Blake | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | I've Got Your Number | Terry Riley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Bombshell | Jim Brogan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Destination Unknown | Matt Brennan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Virtue | Jimmy Doyle | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | American Madness | Matt Brown | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Hollywood Speaks | Jimmy Reed | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Scandal for Sale | Waddell | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Front Page | Hildy Johnson | Hit | Similar → |
Pat O'Brien - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Pat O'Brien?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Pat O'Brien is "James Cagney: That Yankee Doodle Dandy" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Pat O'Brien acted in?
Pat O'Brien has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Pat O'Brien?
Other notable films include "Hollywood Speaks", "The Sky's the Limit", and "I Captured the King of the Leprechauns".