Sean O'Bryan - Actor Profile

Sean O'Bryan

Acting
Updated: Apr 10, 2026
50Total Films
7.6 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 10, 1963
Birth Place: Louisville, Kentucky, USA

About Sean O'Bryan

Sean Michael O'Bryan (born September 10, 1963) is an American film and television actor. He co-starred with William Ragsdale on the short-lived series Brother's Keeper. Early television work includes guest roles on television series in Married... with Children, MacGyver, Northern Exposure, Cold Case, Diagnosis: Murder, Quantum Leap, Murder, She Wrote, Chicago Hope, Roswell, Roseanne, Criminal Minds, The King of Queens and Dexter. More recent television guest star credits include CSI, Bones, Melissa & Joey, Lie to Me, Hot In Cleveland, The Mentalist, Leverage, Glee, NCIS: LA, Superstore, and 9-1-1: Lone Star. He's had recurring roles on TV series including  the sitcom Pig Sty, Six Feet Under, Abby, The Middle, and Love, Victor. He had a major recurring role as Bill Blackham on Persons Unknown. His film credits include Chaplin, Crimson Tide, Phenomenon, Exit to Eden, Out to Sea, Big Fat Liar, Deck the Halls, I'll Be Home For Christmas, Yes Man, Vantage Point, both Princess Diaries films, Playing for Keeps, Olympus Has Fallen, London Has Fallen, Table 58, Mother's Day, Searching, and Rust Creek.

Sean O'Bryan Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Sean O'Bryan 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 Sean O'Bryan's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 28% of Sean O'Bryan'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 Searching, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Sean O'Bryan Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Sean O'Bryan's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Sean O'Bryan has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2026 Crime 101 Detective Fellner Hit Similar →
2025 Traumatika John Reed Flop Similar →
2025 Bad Painter Steven / Gallerist Hit Similar →
2024 Purgatory Station Freddie Shade Average Similar →
2024 The Christmas Letter Tigger Woods Flop Similar →
2024 Nyctophobia Thomas Flop Similar →
2023 The Veil Douglas Flop Similar →
2023 Missing Radio Host Hit Similar →
2022 Babylon Studio Executive (Billy) Hit Similar →
2020 Murder at the Mansion Chandler Average Similar →
2020 The Stand at Paxton County Vin Scurlock Average Similar →
2019 Rust Creek Sheriff O'Doyle Average Similar →
2018 Christmas Break-In Pete Average Similar →
2018 Searching Radio Jockey Super Hit Similar →
2017 Beatriz at Dinner Security Guard Average Similar →
2017 First Night Hitman Hit Similar →
2016 Mother's Day Male Cop Average Similar →
2016 Get a Job Alan Fredricks (Wilheimer Client) Flop Similar →
2016 London Has Fallen NSA Deputy Director Ray Monroe Average Similar →
2015 The House Sitter Kyle Lawrence Flop Similar →
2015 Whitney Hotel Manager Average Similar →
2014 Dawn Patrol Mace Flop Similar →
2013 Heaven Clerk Flop Similar →
2013 Olympus Has Fallen Ray Monroe Average Similar →
2012 Playing for Keeps Coach Jacob Average Similar →
2011 Cinema Verite Johnny Hall Average Similar →
2009 Hatching Pete Leon Ivey Average Similar →
2008 Yes Man Ted Hit Similar →
2008 Vantage Point Cavic Average Similar →
2006 Deck the Halls Mayor Young Average Similar →
2006 Mission: Impossible III Party Goer Hit Similar →
2004 Raising Helen Paul Davis Average Similar →
2004 A Place Called Home Dave Flop Similar →
2002 Big Fat Liar Leo Average Similar →
2001 The Princess Diaries Patrick O'Connell Hit Similar →
1999 Nice Guys Sleep Alone Carter Flop Similar →
1998 I'll Be Home for Christmas Max Average Similar →
1997 Out to Sea Allan Average Similar →
1996 Mary & Tim - Average Similar →
1996 Dear God Undercover Cop Average Similar →
1996 The Twilight of the Golds Steven Flop Similar →
1996 Phenomenon Banes Hit Similar →
1995 Crimson Tide Phone Talker Hit Similar →
1995 Here Come the Munsters Detective Cartwell Flop Similar →
1994 Trapped in Paradise Dick Anderson Average Similar →
1994 Exit to Eden Tommy Miller Flop Similar →
1993 Heart and Souls John McBride Hit Similar →
1993 Marked for Murder - Flop Similar →
1992 Chaplin Lewis Seeley Hit Similar →
1991 Frankie and Johnny Bobby Hit Similar →

Sean O'Bryan - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Sean O'Bryan?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Sean O'Bryan is "Searching" with a rating of 7.6/10.

How many movies has Sean O'Bryan acted in?

Sean O'Bryan has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Sean O'Bryan?

Other notable films include "Missing", "Chaplin", and "Babylon".

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