Pat O'Brien

American film actor (1899-1983)
Person human Q1790788
Pat O'Brien
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Pat O'Brien

Summary

Pat O'Brien is a human[1]. His place of birth was Milwaukee[2]. He was born on November 11, 1899[3]. He died in Santa Monica[4]. He died on October 15, 1983[5]. He worked as an actor[6] and stage actor[7]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (965 views/month, #6,892 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Milwaukee[2], Pat O'Brien…
  • Pat O'Brien died in Santa Monica[4].
  • Pat O'Brien was born on November 11, 1899[3].
  • Pat O'Brien died on October 15, 1983[5].
  • Burial took place at Holy Cross Cemetery[9].
  • Pat O'Brien held citizenship in United States[10].
  • English was Pat O'Brien's native language[11].
  • Pat O'Brien's professions included actor[6].
  • Pat O'Brien worked as a stage actor[7].
  • Among Pat O'Brien's employers was Warner Bros. Entertainment[12].
  • Pat O'Brien was educated at Marquette University[13].
  • Pat O'Brien's education included a stint at American Academy of Dramatic Arts[14].
  • Pat O'Brien received the Daytime Emmy Award[15].
  • Pat O'Brien received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[16].
  • Pat O'Brien is recorded as male[17].
  • Pat O'Brien's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Pat O'Brien was affiliated with the Republican Party[19].
  • Pat O'Brien's Commons category is recorded as Pat O'Brien (actor)[20].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[21].
  • Pat O'Brien's family name is recorded as O'Brien[22].
  • Pat O'Brien's given name is recorded as William[23].
  • Pat O'Brien's given name is recorded as Joseph[24].
  • Pat O'Brien's given name is recorded as Patrick[25].
  • Pat O'Brien's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Pat O'Brien (actor)[26].
  • Pat O'Brien's Commons gallery is recorded as Pat O'Brien (actor)[27].

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Origins and Family

Pat O'Brien's place of birth was Milwaukee[2]. He was born on November 11, 1899[3]. English was his native language[11].

Education

Educated at Marquette University[13], a university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1881[30], headquartered in Milwaukee[31] and American Academy of Dramatic Arts[14], a drama school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1884[34], headquartered in New York City[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[6] and stage actor[7]. Among Pat O'Brien's employers was Warner Bros. Entertainment[12].

Recognition

Awards received include Daytime Emmy Award[15], an award[36], in United States[37], founded in 1974[38] and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[16], a commemorative plaque[39], in United States[40].

Personal Life

Pat O'Brien was affiliated with the Republican Party[19].

Death and Burial

Pat O'Brien died on October 15, 1983[5]. He died in Santa Monica[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[21]. He is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Pat O'Brien ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (965 views/month, #6,892 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Pat O'Brien born?

Born in Milwaukee[2], Pat O'Brien…

Where did Pat O'Brien die?

Pat O'Brien passed away in Santa Monica[4].

What did Pat O'Brien do for work?

Pat O'Brien worked as actor[6] and stage actor[7].

Where did Pat O'Brien go to school?

Pat O'Brien was educated at Marquette University[13] and American Academy of Dramatic Arts[14].

What awards did Pat O'Brien receive?

Honors received include Daytime Emmy Award[15] and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · 999real · 2026-06-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 19d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Educated at Marquette University, American Academy of Dramatic Arts
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