Dave O'Brien
American actor and director (1912-1969)
Dave O'Brien was an American film actor, stunt man, film director, and Emmy awarded comedy writer. He was well known for his portrayal, in the 1942 serial films of the title character in Captain Midnight, performer and comedy writer in the Pete Smith Specialties and as one of Red Skelton's comedy writers.
Filmography in the catalog
Credited on 7 films (1934–1956) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field. Also mentioned in 19 other records (descriptions, transcriptions, copyright notes).
| Year ▲ | Title | Creator | Length | Format | Color | Sound |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | GIFT OF GAB. | Universal Pictures Corp. | 7 reels | 16mm | B&W | Sound |
| 1935 | FIGHTING YOUTH. | Universal Pictures Corp. | 9 reels | B&W | ||
| 1937 | LIGHTNIN' CRANDALL. | Republic Pictures Corp | 6 reels | B&W | ||
| 1945 | The Man Who Walked Alone. | PRC Pictures Inc. | 7 reel | 16mm | sound | |
| 1950 | A Wife’s Life. | Loew's Inc. | 8 min | 35mm | B&W | sound |
| 1956 | The Desperados Are In Town. | Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corp | 72 min. | 35mm | B&W | sound |
| The Black Coin | 16mm | Sound |