Tom O'Brien
ActingCareer Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Tom O'Brien reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Tom O'Brien'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 6% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Tom O'Brien remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Big Parade, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Tom O'Brien Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Tom O'Brien's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Tom O'Brien.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | Phantom of Santa Fe | Henchman Kildane | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Murder in the Museum | Alfred Carr | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Woman Condemned | First Detective | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | It's a Cinch | Spike | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Unexpected Father | Policeman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Phantom | Police Sgt. Pat Collins | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | Trapped | Joe Farley | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | The Midnight Special | Dan Padden | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | Moby Dick | Starbuck | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | Call of the West | Bull Clarkson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1929 | Dance Hall | Truckdriver | Flop | Similar → |
| 1929 | The Talk of Hollywood | Reel-Mixing Projectionist | Flop | Similar → |
| 1929 | Untamed | Moran | Average | Similar → |
| 1929 | Broadway Scandals | Bill Gray | Average | Similar → |
| 1929 | Hurricane | Dugan | Average | Similar → |
| 1929 | The Peacock Fan | Sgt. O'Brien | Flop | Similar → |
| 1929 | Smiling Irish Eyes | Black Barney | Flop | Similar → |
| 1929 | On With the Show! | Larry Maloney | Flop | Similar → |
| 1929 | The Flying Fool | Tom Dugan | Average | Similar → |
| 1929 | His Lucky Day | James - the Chauffeur | Flop | Similar → |
| 1928 | The Last Warning | Inspector | Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | San Francisco Nights | Red | Flop | Similar → |
| 1928 | The Chorus Kid | Bill Whipple | Flop | Similar → |
| 1927 | That's My Daddy | Officer Patrick Moran | Flop | Similar → |
| 1927 | The Private Life of Helen of Troy | Ulysses | Flop | Similar → |
| 1927 | The Bugle Call | Sgt. Doolan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1927 | Twelve Miles Out | Irish | Average | Similar → |
| 1927 | The Frontiersman | Abner Hawkins | Flop | Similar → |
| 1927 | Winners Of The Wilderness | Timothy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | The Fire Brigade | Joe O'Neil | Flop | Similar → |
| 1926 | Tin Hats | Sergeant McGurk | Flop | Similar → |
| 1926 | The Flaming Forest | Mike | Flop | Similar → |
| 1926 | Crack O' Dawn | Stanley Steele | Flop | Similar → |
| 1926 | The Runaway Express | Sandy McPherson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1926 | Take It from Me | Taxi Driver | Flop | Similar → |
| 1926 | Poker Faces | The Prizefighter | Average | Similar → |
| 1925 | The Last Edition | Bull - Job Foreman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1925 | The Big Parade | Michael Olysius 'Bull' O'Hara | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | White Fang | Matt | Flop | Similar → |
| 1924 | So This Is Marriage? | Riley | Flop | Similar → |
| 1924 | Winner Take All | Dynamite Galloway | Flop | Similar → |
| 1924 | Fools Highway | Philadelphia O'Brien | Flop | Similar → |
| 1923 | Plumb Crazy | Olie Margerine | Flop | Similar → |
| 1923 | The Gentleman from America | Johnny Day | Flop | Similar → |
| 1922 | Up and Going | Sergeant Langley | Flop | Similar → |
| 1921 | The Devil Within | Wansley | Flop | Similar → |
| 1920 | The Sagebrusher | Charlie Dornewald (as Thomas O'Brien) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1919 | Square Deal Sanderson | Williams (as Thomas O'Brien) | Average | Similar → |
| 1919 | The Mints of Hell | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1914 | Granny | - | Flop | Similar → |
Tom O'Brien - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Tom O'Brien?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Tom O'Brien is "The Big Parade" with a rating of 7.5/10.
How many movies has Tom O'Brien acted in?
Tom O'Brien has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Tom O'Brien?
Other notable films include "Winners Of The Wilderness", "The Last Warning", and "Broadway Scandals".