Richard O'Brien

Edward Patrick O'Brien (July 14, 1917 – March 29, 1983) was an American film and television actor.

Early life

O'Brien was born in Fargo, North Dakota. He worked as a radio announcer in North Dakota before moving to Hollywood in the 1930s. He began appearing in films, and also worked as a manager at the Carthay Circle Theatre.

Death

O'Brien died in March 1983 of cancer at his home in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 65.

Filmography

Film

+ Year Title Role Notes1962 Days of Wine and Roses Uncredited1964 A Tiger Walks Camper in Tent Uncredited1966 Chamber of Horrors Dr. Romulus Cobb 1967 Rough Night in Jericho Ryan 1965 Dr. Kildare Mr. Beaton 1 episode 1965 Rawhide Sheriff 1 episode 1965–1968 The Man From U.N.C.L.E. Fauntleroy / Air Chief 3 episodes 1965–1969 The Big Valley Bryce / Yankee / Jace Holman / Jed Cameron / Sheriff Mosley / Sheriff Dan Bannock 6 episodes 1966 The Fugitive Macklin / Sheriff Sam 2 episodes 1966 12 O'Clock High Sergeant / C.O. 2 episodes 1967 The Monkees Mr. Smith Episode: "Monkees on the Line" 1967, 1968 Cimarron Strip Ben Lorton / Chandler 2 episodes 1968–1969 The Wild Wild West Sheriff Tenny / Sergeant Charlie Tobin / Mr. Van Cleve 3 episodes 1969 Family Affair Harris 1 episode 1969–1974 Gunsmoke Simpson / Carter / Adam Kearney 3 episodes 1970 Dan August Marston 1 episode 1971 My Three Sons Tom Stratman 1 episode 1971 Bonanza Tom Griswold 1 episode 1971 Dead Men Tell No Tales Tim Riley TV movie 1971–1972 The Smith Family Captain O'Farrell 11 episodes 1971–1976 Cannon Charlie Clausen / Chief Michael Ames / Herb Landon / Capt. Mike Carling 4 episodes 1972, 1975 The Streets of San Francisco Barney Reardon / Carl Hendrix 2 episodes 1973 The Waltons Charlie Potter 1 episode 1974 Movin' On Construction Boss Episode: In Tandem 1974–1977 Barnaby Jones Sheriff / Joe Montgomery 3 episodes 1975 Returning Home Mr. Cameron TV movie 1975 The Rookies Stark / Officer Lord 2 episodes 1975 Kojak Sgt. Harry Doyle 1 episode S.W.A.T. Chief Edward Roman Recurring role 1977 Wonder Woman Frank Wilson 1 episode 1977 The Rockford Files Arthur Kelso Episode: "The Mayor's Committee from Deer Lick Falls" 1977 Little House on the Prairie Hugh MacGregor 1 episode 1978–1981 Quincy, M.E. Bernie / Fourth Board Member (uncredited) / Senator McGreevy 3 episodes 1980, 1982 Trapper John, M.D. Construction Worker / Super 2 episodes