Kevin O'Morrison
ActingAbout Kevin O'Morrison
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Kevin O'Morrison (25 May 1916, St. Louis, Missouri) is an American playwright and actor. He started his career working as an actor in theatre, radio, television, and film in the 1940s. He began writing plays in the 1960s, most of which have been performed Off-Broadway and in theatres throughout the United States, and two of which have been performed in Europe. He is a Creative Art Public Service (CAPS) Playwriting Fellow, a National Endowment for the Arts (NEA)Playwriting Fellow, Winner of the National Repertory Theatre's First Prize for Playwriting (for his play "A Party For Lovers),was awarded The Pinter Review Gold Medal for Drama (for his play "The Nighgatherers"), two of his plays were chosen to be staged at The O'Neil National Playwrights Conference ("The Morgan Yard" and "Ladyhouse Blues"), and when "The Morgan Yard" was chosen to open The Dublin Play Festival Siobhan McKenna won Irland's "Best Actress" Award in the lead role. Description above from the Wikipedia article Kevin O'Morrison, licensed under CC-BY-SA,full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Kevin O'Morrison reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 10 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Kevin O'Morrison's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 50% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Kevin O'Morrison remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Set-Up, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Kevin O'Morrison Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Kevin O'Morrison's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Kevin O'Morrison.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Sleepless in Seattle | Cliff Reed | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Funny Farm | Sheriff Ledbetter | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Friends of Eddie Coyle | Bank manager | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Golden Gloves Story | Bob Gilmore | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Never Fear | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Threat | Frank (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Too Late for Tears | Policeman (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Set-Up | Moore | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Saigon | Air Force Lieutenant (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Dear Ruth | Sgt. Chuck Vincent | Hit | Similar → |
Kevin O'Morrison - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Kevin O'Morrison?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kevin O'Morrison is "The Set-Up" with a rating of 7.3/10.
How many movies has Kevin O'Morrison acted in?
Kevin O'Morrison has been featured in at least 10 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Kevin O'Morrison?
Other notable films include "The Friends of Eddie Coyle", "Too Late for Tears", and "Sleepless in Seattle".