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Spec O'Donnell

Actor | * 04/09/1911 († 75, 10/14/1986) | Fresno, California (United States of America (USA))
Walter D. "Spec" O'Donnell (April 9, 1911 – October 14, 1986) was an American film actor who appeared in more than 190 films between 1923 and 1978. He worked frequently for producer Hal Roach, often appearing in silent comedies as the bratty son of Max Davidson or Charley Chase. His sound-era roles were mostly uncredited bits, often as bellhops, newsboys, and pages; he was playing adolescent roles well into his twenties. He has the unusual distinction of playing the same role (a newsboy) in both an original film and its remake: Princess O'Hara and It Ain't Hay. ()
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Most frequent genres for this person: Comedies | Drama | Romance / Love

Known for these Movies & Shows

A married insurance claims adjuster investigates a gang of accident-fraud racketeers, but they retaliate by targeting his wife. ...

Accidents Will Happen

NR

1938 | 3.0/5 | 1h 2min
Crime, Drama
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A nosy reporter (Nugent) befriends the dumb Coughlin and pushes the Governor to commute his sentence. Now, Coughlin can ride his family's pride and joy in the Kentucky Derby. BUT, the mean old Warden ...

Kentucky Blue Streak

Certification unknown

1935 | 1h
Drama, Crime
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A feisty little girl, the daughter of a beat cop, faces the challenges of growing up in a tough city neighborhood. ...

Little Annie Rooney

NR

1925 | 3.5/5 | 1h 35min
Comedy, Drama
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A present-day stereotypically-Irish American politician is vaulted into ancient Greece after receiving a bump on the head. ...

Vamping Venus

NR

1928 | 1h 10min
Comedy
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Movies with Spec O'Donnell as Actor(88)

as 18 Wheel Eddie1978 Convoy
as Pianist (uncredited)1962 Ride the High Country
as Candy Seller (uncredited)1952 Has Anybody Seen My Gal?
as Young Man in Line (uncredited)1944 Arsenic and Old Lace
as Son of Townsman (uncredited)1944 The Miracle of Morgan’s Creek
as Messenger1944 Double Exposure
as Theatre Usher1944 Once Upon a Time
as Messenger1943 All by Myself
as Villager in Tavern (uncredited)1943 Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man
as Bellhop1943 Crazy House
as Newsboy (uncredited)1943 It Ain't Hay
as Gagged Student (uncredited)1942 The Male Animal
as Campaign Headquarters Usher (uncredited)1942 The Glass Key
as Anniversary Singer (uncredited)1941 Love Crazy
as Disappointed Fan at Stage Door (uncredited)1941 Second Chorus
as Elevator Operator1941 Dressed to Kill
as "Specs" Carter1938 Accidents Will Happen
as Bellboy (uncredited)1938 The Daredevil Drivers
as Carnival Patron (uncredited)1938 Penrod's Double Trouble
as Messenger1938 Walking Down Broadway
as Delivery Boy1938 Held For Ransom
as First Newsboy (uncredited)1938 Blondes at Work
as Page1937 Melody for Two
as Phone Boy1937 Exclusive
as Elevator Operator1937 Public Wedding
as Copy Boy1937 Night Club Scandal
as Pinky1937 Love Is on the Air
as Drowsy (uncredited)1937 You're Only Young Once
as Student1937 Varsity Show
as Newsboy1937 Angel's Holiday
as Eddie1936 Freshman Love
as George (uncredited)1936 Man Hunt
as Lafayette1936 College Holiday
as Telegram Boy1936 Earthworm Tractors
as Clapping Fan1936 King of Hockey
as Boy Hanging Sign - 'At Your Service, Madame' Number1935 Stars Over Broadway
as O'Donnell - Bellhop1935 Kentucky Blue Streak
as Call Boy1934 One Night of Love
as Newspaper Boy1934 The Dancing Millionaire
as Office Boy1934 Friends Of Mr. Sweeney
1933 Hold Your Temper
as Office Boy (uncredited)1933 Baby Face
as Delivery Boy (uncredited)1933 Lilly Turner
1933 His Weak Moment
as Magazine Subscription Salesman1933 Parole Girl
as Ringside Spectator (uncredited)1932 The Knockout
as Office Boy1932 The Big Broadcast
as Pete1932 The Death Kiss
as Inky1932 Exposure
as Joey - Cowhand1932 Hello Trouble
as Bull Butler (Uncredited)1932 Young America
as Copy Boy1932 The Secrets of Wu Sin
as Jockey1931 Sweepstakes
as Herbie - Son1931 Who's Who in the Zoo
as The Concentrated Spinach Baby1931 The Itching Hour
1931 Blondes Prefer Bonds
as Caddy1931 The Mystery Train
as Rudy (uncredited)1931 Blood and Thunder
as Call Boy1930 The Grand Parade
1930 Boarding House Blues
1930 Rich Uncles
as Office Boy1930 Show Girl in Hollywood
as Gregory1930 Traffic Tangle
as Mrs. Chase's Brother1929 Movie Night
as Joe's Nephew1929 The Sophomore
as Newspaper Vendor1929 Dance Hall
as The Kid1929 A Pair of Tights
as Ignatz1928 Pass the Gravy
as Radio delivery boy (uncredited)1928 Show Girl
as Western Union Boy / Mercury1928 Vamping Venus
as The Son1928 Dumb Daddies
as Sammy1928 Danger Street
as Spec1927 We're All Gamblers
as Love's Greatest Mistake1927 Call of the Cuckoo
as The Widow's Younger Son1927 Should Second Husbands Come First?
as Office Boy1927 Special Delivery
as Spec1927 Casey at the Bat
as Asher Ginsberg alias The Maid1927 Don't Tell Everything
as Maxie Whisselberg1927 Why Girls Say No
as Office Boy1926 Don Key (Son of Burro)
as Cabin Boy (uncredited)1926 Old Ironsides
as Ambrose1926 Sparrows
as Abie1925 Little Annie Rooney
as Jimmy1925 The Devil's Cargo
as Spec1924 Speed Boys
as Joe Applegate1923 The Country Kid
as Freckle faced Little Boy1923 Little Johnny Jones
as Willie1923 The Darling of New York

Born: Sunday, 04/09 1911 (April) in Fresno, California (United States of America (USA))
Died: Tuesday, 10/14 1986 (October) in Woodland Hills (aged: 75)
Zodiac sign: Aries (Chinese zodiac sign: Pig)
Languages: English (EN, native language)
Other names for Spec O'Donnell (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"Walter O'Donnell"
"Walter 'Speck' O'Donnell"
"Walter 'Spec' O'Donnell"
"Speck O'Donnell"
"'Spec' O'Donnell"
Spec O'Donnell frequently works together with these people:
Max Davidson (12x, Actor)
Leo McCarey (10x, Crew)
Cliff Saum (9x, Actor)
Stuart Holmes (9x, Actor)
Irving Bacon (9x, Actor)
Hal Roach (8x, Crew)
Hal B. Wallis (8x, Crew)
Dick Purcell (8x, Actor)
Edmund Mortimer (7x, Actor)
Glen Cavender (7x, Actor)
Jack L. Warner (7x, Crew)
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WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:1422294, Added: 09/05/2019, Last updated: 04/14/2024