Pat J. O'Brien - Actor Profile

Pat J. O'Brien

Acting
Freshness: Jan 19, 2026
14Total Films
7.0 Highest Rated

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Pat J. O'Brien reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 14 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Western

The majority of Pat J. O'Brien's filmography leans towards the Western 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 7% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Pat J. O'Brien remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Hawaiian Buckaroo, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Pat J. O'Brien Movies Ranked

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

★7.0
Hawaiian Buckaroo (1938) movie poster
★7.0

Hawaiian Buckaroo — Cowboys live amidst Hawaiian scenery and song.

Hawaiian Buckaroo

1938•Western
★6.0
Tailspin Tommy in The Great Air Mystery (1935) movie poster
★6.0

Tailspin Tommy in The Great Air Mystery — A 12-episode serial in which Tailspin Tommy evades volcanoes, anti-aircraft shells, and time bombs as he foils a plan by

Tailspin Tommy in The Great Air Mystery

1935•Action
★5.0
Bury Me Not on the Lone Prairie (1941) movie poster
★5.0

Bury Me Not on the Lone Prairie — A young mining engineer sets out to catch the killers of both his brother and a beautiful young girl's father.

Bury Me Not on the Lone Prairie

1941•Western
★4.8
Flaming Frontiers (1938) movie poster
★4.8

Flaming Frontiers — Tom Grant has found a rich gold vein and Bart Eaton is after it. Tom's sister Mary heads for the gold fields and Eaton a

Flaming Frontiers

1938•Action
★4.7
Bar 20 Justice (1938) movie poster
★4.7

Bar 20 Justice — Hoppy's friend Dennis owns a rich gold mine. Frazier who owns the adjoining mine and wants the Dennis mine, has Dennis k

Bar 20 Justice

1938•Western

Complete Filmography & Success Status

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1941 Bury Me Not on the Lone Prairie Bill Salters Flop Similar →
1941 Doomed Caravan Jim Ferber Flop Similar →
1938 Panamint's Bad Man Adams - Mine Owner Flop Similar →
1938 Flaming Frontiers Henchman Harper Flop Similar →
1938 Bar 20 Justice Frazier Flop Similar →
1938 Hawaiian Buckaroo Steve Wainwright (as Pat O'Brien) Hit Similar →
1937 Tim Tyler's Luck Patrolman Berry Flop Similar →
1935 Tailspin Tommy in The Great Air Mystery Milt Howe Average Similar →
1935 Outlawed Guns Babe Rivers Flop Similar →
1935 The Roaring West Cowhand Steve Flop Similar →
1929 The Freckled Rascal Jim Kane Flop Similar →
1928 The House of Terror - Flop Similar →
1924 Marry in Haste - Flop Similar →
1921 Shadows of the West Jim Kern Flop Similar →

Pat J. O'Brien - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Pat J. O'Brien?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Pat J. O'Brien is "Hawaiian Buckaroo" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has Pat J. O'Brien acted in?

Pat J. O'Brien has been featured in at least 14 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Pat J. O'Brien?

Other notable films include "Tailspin Tommy in The Great Air Mystery", "Bury Me Not on the Lone Prairie", and "Flaming Frontiers".