Milo O'Shea
ActingAbout Milo O'Shea
Milo Donal O'Shea was an Irish actor. He received nomination for the BAFTA Award for Most Promising Newcomer for his breakthrough role in Ulysses (1967), and was twice nominated for the Tony Award for Best Lead Actor in a Play for his performances in Broadway productions of Staircase (1968) and Mass Appeal (1982).
Milo O'Shea Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Milo O'Shea reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Milo O'Shea's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 24% of Milo O'Shea's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Arena, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Milo O'Shea Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Milo O'Shea's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Milo O'Shea has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Mystics | Locky | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Puckoon | Sgt. McGillikuddie | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Rough for Theatre I | B | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Swing Vote | Justice Harlan Greene | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Butcher Boy | Father Sullivan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Matchmaker | Dermot O'Brien | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | The Playboys | Freddie | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Only the Lonely | Doyle | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Opportunity Knocks | Max | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | The Dream Team | Dr. Newald | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Angel in Green | Father Mahon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Broken Vows | Monsignor Casey | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Arena | Dr. Duran Duran | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | The Purple Rose of Cairo | Father Donnelly | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Verdict | Judge Hoyle | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | A Time for Miracles | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Pilot | Doctor O'Brian | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Portrait of a Rebel: The Remarkable Mrs. Sanger | Michael Higgins | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | Arabian Adventure | Khasim | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | That's Carry On! | Len (archive footage) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Peter Lundy and the Medicine Hat Stallion | Brisly | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Circasia | Clown | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Percy's Progress | Dr. Klein | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Professor Popper's Problems | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | Magic Powder | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Follow That Skate | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Pursued | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | Digby, the Biggest Dog in the World | Dr. Jameson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | Steptoe & Son Ride Again | Dr. Popplewell | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Theatre of Blood | Inspector Boot | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | And No One Could Save Her | Patrick Dooley | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Love Ban | Father Andrew | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | Sacco & Vanzetti | Fred Moore | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Angel Levine | Dr. Arnold Berg | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | Loot | Mr. McLeavy | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Adding Machine | Mr. Zero | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Barbarella | Concierge / Durand-Durand | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Romeo and Juliet | Friar Laurence | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Journey Into Darkness | Matt Dystal | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | Our World | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | Ulysses | Leopold Bloom | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Silent Song | Brother Arnold | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | Come Buttercup, Come Daisy, Come......? | Henry Wilkes | Flop | Similar → |
| 1964 | Never Put It in Writing | Danny O'Toole | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | Carry On Cabby | Len | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | This Other Eden | Pat Tweedy | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Rooney | Hurling Fan | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Talk of a Million | Signwriter | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | Contraband | Air Raid Warden | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Contraband | Air Raid Warden (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
Milo O'Shea - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Milo O'Shea?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Milo O'Shea is "Arena" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Milo O'Shea acted in?
Milo O'Shea has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Milo O'Shea?
Other notable films include "Sacco & Vanzetti", "The Verdict", and "Romeo and Juliet".