Pat O'Malley
Often confused with the British-born comic actor J. Pat O'Malley, who is the better remembered, silent dramatic film star Pat O'Malley had an enduring career that stands on its own. He was of solid Irish-American stock, born in Forest City, Pennsylvania, in 1890. A one-time railroad switchman, he also had circus experience by the time he discovered an interest in movie making. He began with the Kalem Studio in 1913 and appeared in a few Irish films before signing on with Thomas Edison's company in 1914. The following year, he married actress Lillian Wilkes, and three of their children, Eileen, Mary Katherine, and Sheila, would become actors as well. His brother Charles O'Malley was a sometime actor, appearing in westerns on occasion. His first identifiable film is The Alien (1913). He began freelancing in 1916 and from then on, appeared in scores of silents as both a rugged and romantic lead, some classic films being The Heart of Humanity (1918), My Wild Irish Rose (1922), and The Virginian (1923). He did not age well come sound pictures, and he was quickly relegated to supporting parts. He appeared in hundreds upon hundreds of bits (mostly unbilled) until 1956, when he retired. He died a decade later.
Filmography (225 titles)
10.0MovieThe Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration
Mr. Wilson (archive footage) · 2019
6.9ShowMaude
Bert · 1972
7.5MovieDays of Wine and Roses
Tenant (uncredited) · 1963
6.7ShowThriller
The Butler · 1960
8.5ShowThe Twilight Zone
Mr. Llewellyn · 1959
7.3ShowLaw of the Plainsman
Old Man · 1959
6.2ShowBlack Saddle
Bowen · 1959
6.8ShowMickey Spillane's Mike Hammer
Neighbor · 1958
5.4ShowM Squad
Mr. Cleary · 1957
State Trooper
1956
7.3MovieBlackjack Ketchum Desperado
Doc Blaine · 1956
6.1ShowHighway Patrol
1955
7.8ShowAlfred Hitchcock Presents
Wardrobe Attendant · 1955
7.1MovieA Star Is Born
Racetrack Spectator (uncredited) · 1954
6.6MovieThe Wild One
Sawyer (uncredited) · 1953
5.6MovieSmall Town Girl
Doorman · 1953
7.3MovieThe Bad and the Beautiful
Man Outside the Club (uncredited) · 1952
5.8MovieEverything I Have Is Yours
Conductor (Uncredited) · 1952
7.0MovieThe Old West
Townsman (uncredited) · 1952
6.2MovieThe Killer That Stalked New York
Police Sergeant (uncredited) · 1950
6.0MovieMule Train
Charley Stewart (uncredited) · 1950
6.8MovieThe Reckless Moment
Bank Guard (uncredited) · 1949
7.0MovieAll the King's Men
Politician (uncredited) · 1949
6.6MovieThe Big Steal
Purser (uncredited) · 1949
The Secret Of St. Ives
Sergeant (uncredited) · 1949
6.8MovieThe Doolins of Oklahoma
Deputy Marshal (uncredited) · 1949
6.8MovieAlias Nick Beal
Committee Man · 1949
6.1MovieBoston Blackie's Chinese Venture
Officer Jim · 1949
6.8MovieThe Man from Colorado
Citizen (uncredited) · 1948
4.8MovieKey Witness
Detective Norris (uncredited) · 1947