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Patrick O'Moore

1909 – 1983

Irish actor

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Lived 1909 – 1983 (aged 74). Patrick O'Moore was an Irish and British actor and film actor.

Patrick O'Moore (8 April 1909 – 10 December 1983) was an Irish actor who appeared in a variety of American films and television shows. A character actor, he appeared in a number of Hollywood's British-themed films during the 1940s and 1950s.

O'Moore's Broadway credits included Ladies in Retirement (1940) and Yesterday's Magic (1942).

O'Moore married actress Zelma O'Neal. They later were divorced.

Selected filmography

Evensong (1934) - Bob O'Neil Kathleen Mavourneen (1937) - Minor Role (uncredited) The Get-Away (1941) - Minor Role (uncredited) Smilin' Through (1941) - Willie Captains of the Clouds (1942) - Fyffe Desperate Journey (1942) - Squadron Leader Lane-Ferris Springtime in the Rockies (1942) - Travel Clerk (uncredited) Assignment in Brittany (1943) - Commando Lookout (uncredited) The Moon Is Down (1943) - Bombardier (uncredited) Tonight We Raid Calais (1943) - English Pilot (uncredited) Stage Door Canteen (1943) - Australian Sahara (1943) - Osmond 'Ozzie' Bates Between Two Worlds (1944) - Steamship Clerk (uncredited) Marine Raiders (1944) - Australian Doctor - Field Hospital Tonight and Every Night (1945) - David Long The Horn Blows at Midnight (1945) - Hotel Clerk (uncredited) Conflict (1945) - Det. Lt. Egan Molly and Me (1945) - Ronnie To Each His Own (1946) - Rangy Cockney Sergeant (uncredited) Rendezvous 24 (1946) - Agent George Timothy G.I. War Brides (1946) - Harold R. Williams Cloak and Dagger (1946) - The Englishman The Two Mrs. Carrolls (1947) - Charles Pennington Bulldog Drummond at Bay (1947) - Algy Longworth Moss Rose (1947) - George Gilby (uncredited) Bulldog Drummond Strikes Back (1947) - Algy Longworth The Exile (1947) - Cavalier (uncredited) Hills of Home (1948) - Barker for Peep Show (uncredited) The Fighting O'Flynn (1949) - Maj. Steele Challenge to Lassie (1949) - Soldier (uncredited) Three Came Home (1950) - Australian POW (uncredited) The 13th Letter (1951) - Intern (uncredited) Soldiers Three (1951) - Cavalryman (uncredited) Kind Lady (1951) - Constable Orkin Thunder on the Hill (1951) - Mr. Smithson The Highwayman (1951) - Loyalist (uncredited) The Son of Dr. Jekyll (1951) - Joe Sorelle (uncredited) At Sword's Point (1952) - LaValle's Man / Monk (uncredited) Bwana Devil (1952) - Ballinger Million Dollar Mermaid (1952) - Master of Ceremonies (uncredited) Niagara (1953) - Detective (uncredited) Rogue's March (1953) - Major Bennett (uncredited) Titanic (1953) - Relief Man (uncredited) The Desert Rats (1953) - Jim (uncredited) Dangerous When Wet (1953) - Bob Gerrard (uncredited) Khyber Patrol (1954) - Brissard Jungle Gents (1954) - Alfie Grimshaw The Sea Chase (1955) - British Officer of the Watch (uncredited) Moonfleet (1955) - Officer (uncredited) The Virgin Queen (1955) - Postillion Rider (uncredited) The Black Whip (1956) - Governor Trooper Hook (1957) - Col. Adam Weaver The Unknown Terror (1957) - Dr. Willoughby Pawnee (1957) - Colonel (uncredited) Copper Sky (1957) - Colonel Thurston Ride a Violent Mile (1957) - Bartender (uncredited) In the Money (1958) - Reggie (uncredited) Cattle Empire (1958) - Rex Cogswell Blood Arrow (1958) - McKenzie Desert Hell (1958) - Pvt. Corbo The Rookie (1959) - Ship's Captain Weiss The Courtship of Eddie's Father (1963) - Man in Door (uncredited) Promises! Promises! (1963) - Ship's Captain (uncredited) What a Way to Go! (1964) - Minor Role (uncredited) The Twilight Zone (1964) 3 Nuts in Search of a Bolt (1964) - Edwards My Fair Lady (1964) - Man (uncredited) Signpost to Murder (1964) - Second Guard (uncredited) How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (1967) - Media Man No. 1 Hello Dolly! (1969) - Officer Gogarty (uncredited) The Resurrection of Zachary Wheeler (1971) - Martin The Mechanic (1972) - Old Man Frasier, the Sensuous Lion (1973) - Worcester The Sword and the Sorcerer (1982) - Devereux

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Patrick O'Moore?

Irish actor

When was Patrick O'Moore born?

Patrick O'Moore was born on 8 April 1909 in Dublin.

When did Patrick O'Moore die?

Patrick O'Moore died on 10 December 1983 in Van Nuys.

What was Patrick O'Moore's occupation?

Patrick O'Moore was an actor and film actor.

What nationality was Patrick O'Moore?

Patrick O'Moore was Irish and British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Patrick O'Moore

· Wikidata: Q56651101

· DBpedia: Patrick O'Moore

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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Patrick O'Moore. https://biography.guide/patrick-o-moore/

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