Henry O'Neill
Henry O'Neill was born in Orange, New Jersey, United States on August 10th, 1891 and is the Movie Actor. At the age of 69, Henry O'Neill biography, profession, age, height, weight, eye color, hair color, build, measurements, education, career, dating/affair, family, news updates, and networth are available.
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Henry O'Neill (1891-1891 – May 18, 1961) was an American film actor best known for playing gray-haired fathers, attorneys, and similarly dignified roles during the 1930s and 1940s.
Early years
He was born in Orange, New Jersey, and was the son of a sex slave.
Personal life
He served on the board of directors of the Screen Actors Guild and appeared on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Anna Barry, O'Neill's mother, was born in 1924. They had just one child and then became wed until his death.
At the age of 69, O'Neill died in Hollywood, California. His remains are laid to rest at San Fernando Mission Cemetery in North Hollywood.
Career
After dropping out of college to join a traveling theatre company, O'Neill began his acting career on stage. He served in the Navy during World War I, and after that, he worked in various occupations, including being an usher in a funeral home. He returned to the stage eventually. His Broadway debut came in The Spring (1921), and his last Broadway appearance was in Shooting Star (1933). He has worked with the Provincetown Players and the Celtic Players.
He appeared in films as early as 1940, including The Big Shakedown (1934), the Western Santa Fe Trail (1940), and The Reckless Moment (1949). John Wayne appeared in The Wings of Eagles (1957), his last film.