Milo O’Shea
ActingAbout Milo O’Shea
Milo Donal O'Shea was an Irish actor. He received nomination for the BAFTA Award for Most Promising Newcomer for his breakthrough role in Ulysses (1967), and was twice nominated for the Tony Award for Best Lead Actor in a Play for his performances in Broadway productions of Staircase (1968) and Mass Appeal (1982).
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Milo O’Shea reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Milo O’Shea's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 24% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Milo O’Shea remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Arena, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Milo O’Shea Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Milo O’Shea's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Milo O’Shea.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Mystics | Locky | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Puckoon | Sgt. McGillikuddie | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Rough for Theatre I | B | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Swing Vote | Justice Harlan Greene | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Butcher Boy | Father Sullivan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Matchmaker | Dermot O'Brien | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | The Playboys | Freddie | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Only the Lonely | Doyle | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Opportunity Knocks | Max | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | The Dream Team | Dr. Newald | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Angel in Green | Father Mahon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Broken Vows | Monsignor Casey | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Arena | Dr. Duran Duran | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | The Purple Rose of Cairo | Father Donnelly | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Verdict | Judge Hoyle | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | A Time for Miracles | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Pilot | Doctor O'Brian | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Portrait of a Rebel: The Remarkable Mrs. Sanger | Michael Higgins | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | Arabian Adventure | Khasim | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | That's Carry On! | Len (archive footage) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Peter Lundy and the Medicine Hat Stallion | Brisly | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Circasia | Clown | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Percy's Progress | Dr. Klein | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Professor Popper's Problems | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | Magic Powder | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Follow That Skate | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Pursued | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | Digby, the Biggest Dog in the World | Dr. Jameson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | Steptoe & Son Ride Again | Dr. Popplewell | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Theatre of Blood | Inspector Boot | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | And No One Could Save Her | Patrick Dooley | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Love Ban | Father Andrew | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | Sacco & Vanzetti | Fred Moore | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Angel Levine | Dr. Arnold Berg | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | Loot | Mr. McLeavy | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Adding Machine | Mr. Zero | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Barbarella | Concierge / Durand-Durand | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Romeo and Juliet | Friar Laurence | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Journey Into Darkness | Matt Dystal | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | Our World | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | Ulysses | Leopold Bloom | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Silent Song | Brother Arnold | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | Come Buttercup, Come Daisy, Come......? | Henry Wilkes | Flop | Similar → |
| 1964 | Never Put It in Writing | Danny O'Toole | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | Carry On Cabby | Len | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | This Other Eden | Pat Tweedy | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Rooney | Hurling Fan | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Talk of a Million | Signwriter | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | Contraband | Air Raid Warden | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Contraband | Air Raid Warden (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
Milo O’Shea - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Milo O’Shea?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Milo O’Shea is "Arena" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Milo O’Shea acted in?
Milo O’Shea has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Milo O’Shea?
Other notable films include "Sacco & Vanzetti", "Romeo and Juliet", and "The Verdict".