Derrick O'Connor
ActingAbout Derrick O'Connor
Derrick O'Connor was born in Dublin, Ireland, and raised in London, UK. He performed with the Royal Shakespeare Company and the Scottish National Theatre, with many leading stage performances in Edinburgh, Stratford-on-Avon and London's West End. His long and successful career included numerous starring roles in U.S., British and Australian film and television. He spent much of the latter half of his life living with his family in Santa Barbara where he died on 29th June, 2018 at the age of 77.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Derrick O'Connor reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 36 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Derrick O'Connor'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 25% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Derrick O'Connor remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Comedians, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Derrick O'Connor Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Derrick O'Connor's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Derrick O'Connor.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Pushing Dead | Sidewalk Salesman | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Man from Reno | Stephen Luft | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Unrest | Dr. Blackwell | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest | Very Old Man | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Daredevil | Father Everett | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | End of Days | Thomas Aquinas | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Deep Rising | Captain Atherton | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | How to Make an American Quilt | Dean | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Soul Survivors | Dave | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | A Question of Guilt | Geoffrey Bailey | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Happy Feet | Clifford | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Dealers | Robby Barrell | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Lethal Weapon 2 | Pieter Vorstedt | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Hope and Glory | Mac | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Honest Decent & True | Mike Selby | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Brazil | Dowser | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Knockback: 2 | Alan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Knockback: 1 | Alan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Pope John Paul II | Swiacki | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Flying Into the Wind | Barry Wyatt | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Missionary | Gym Trainer | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Easter 2016 | Lennie North | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Psy-Warriors | Richards | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Time Bandits | Robber Leader | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Hawk the Slayer | Ralf | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Bloody Kids | Detective Ritchie | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Fox | Ray Fox | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | Comedians | George McBrain | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | On a Paving Stone Mounted | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | Sweeney 2 | Llewellyn | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Jabberwocky | Flying Hogfish Peasant | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Keep an Eye on Albert | Albert | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | A Pint of Plain | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Butley | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | Flanagan | Flanagan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Final Programme | Frank | Flop | Similar → |
Derrick O'Connor - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Derrick O'Connor?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Derrick O'Connor is "Comedians" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Derrick O'Connor acted in?
Derrick O'Connor has been featured in at least 36 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Derrick O'Connor?
Other notable films include "Brazil", "Knockback: 1", and "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest".