Pat O'Neill - Actor Profile

Pat O'Neill

Directing
Freshness: Jan 26, 2026
10Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 1, 1939
Birth Place: Los Angeles, California, USA

About Pat O'Neill

Pat O'Neill is an American independent experimental filmmaker and artist who has also worked in the special effects industry. Although his work embraces an extremely wide technical and aesthetic scope, he is perhaps best known for his startling, surrealistic, and humorous film compositions achieved through a mastery of the optical printer. His films and other artworks often reveal a complex and mysterious interest in the connections and clashes between the natural world and human civilization. O'Neill has also produced a prodigious body of work in drawing, collage, sculpture, installation, and many other media.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Pat O'Neill 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: Documentary

The majority of Pat O'Neill's filmography leans towards the Documentary 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 10% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Pat O'Neill remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Abstract Cinema, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Pat O'Neill Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Pat O'Neill's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0
Abstract Cinema (1993) movie poster
★8.0

Abstract Cinema: Several well-known and pioneering abstract filmmakers discuss the history of non-objective cinema, the works of those th

Abstract Cinema

1993•TV Movie
★6.0
Bustin' Down the Door (2008) movie poster
★6.0

Bustin' Down the Door: During the winter of 1975 in Hawaii, surfing was shaken to its core. A group of young surfers from Australia and South A

Bustin' Down the Door

2008•Documentary
★0.0
Pat O'Neill (1972) movie poster
★0.0

Pat O'Neill: Documents the life and works of filmmaker Pat O'Neill, showing the making of a select group of films and discussion of t

Pat O'Neill

1972•Documentary
★0.0
Moving Targets (1976) movie poster
★0.0

Moving Targets: An exercise in special effects, using conventional travelling matte techniques on a contact printer. A small box (whose

Moving Targets

1976
★0.0
Sleeping Dogs (Never Lie) (1978) movie poster
★0.0

Sleeping Dogs (Never Lie): The day they filled all that gravel in front of Jack and Jerry's old studio on Venice Blvd. A yellow bird fascinated by

Sleeping Dogs (Never Lie)

1978

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Pat O'Neill.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2021 Messages 5 Himself (voice) Flop Similar →
2021 Messages 4 Himself (voice) Flop Similar →
2021 Messages 3 Narrator Flop Similar →
2021 Messages 2 Narrator Flop Similar →
2020 Messages Narration Flop Similar →
2008 Bustin' Down the Door Self Average Similar →
1993 Abstract Cinema Himself Super Hit Similar →
1978 Sleeping Dogs (Never Lie) - Flop Similar →
1976 Moving Targets - Flop Similar →
1972 Pat O'Neill himself Flop Similar →

Pat O'Neill - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Pat O'Neill?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Pat O'Neill is "Abstract Cinema" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Pat O'Neill acted in?

Pat O'Neill has been featured in at least 10 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Pat O'Neill?

Other notable films include "Bustin' Down the Door", "Pat O'Neill", and "Moving Targets".