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Henry O'Neill

Henry O'Neill
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Film: North side of the 6800 block of Hollywood Boulevard
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Born Aug. 10, 1891 in Orange, NJ
Died May 18, 1961 in Hollywood, CA

Henry O'Neill was a veteran film actor. He was best known for his character roles in more than 150 motion pictures. He came to Hollywood in 1933 after several years on the Broadway stage.

He was under contract to Warner Bros. and, later, to Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer for 14 years before embarking on a freelance career. He served on the board of directors of the Screen Actors Guild.

He appeared in motion pictures with Bette Davis, Errol Flynn, Red Skelton, Robert Mitchum and Janet Leigh, among others.

His last film was "The Wings of Eagles" in 1957. He died at age 69.

— Los Angeles Times May 21, 1961

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