James O'Hara (actor)

James O'Hara
O'Hara in Suddenly (1954)
Born
James Fitzsimons

(1927-09-11)11 September 1927
Ranelagh, Dublin, Ireland
Died3 December 1992(1992-12-03) (aged 65)
Glendale, California, U.S.
Other namesJames Lilburn
OccupationActor
Years active1952–1979
RelativesMaureen O'Hara (sister)
Charles B. Fitzsimons (brother)

James O'Hara (born James Fitzsimons; 11 September 1927 – 3 December 1992), also credited as James Lilburn, was an Irish-born American actor. He is best known for his appearance in the film Suddenly (1954). O'Hara was the brother of Irish actress and singer Maureen O'Hara.[1] His name was sometimes spelled as FitzSimons.[2]

James O'Hara with siblings Maureen O'Hara and Charles B. Fitzsimons in 1954

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
1952 The Quiet Man Father Paul (as James Lilburn)
1952 What Price Glory Young Soldier Uncredited
1953 San Antone Jim Dane (as James Lilburn)
1953 The Sun Shines Bright Cadet Leader Uncredited
1953 Titanic Devlin - Lookout Uncredited
1953 The Desert Rats Communications Man Uncredited
1953 Sea of Lost Ships Radion Operator O'Hara Uncredited
1953 Flight Nurse British Pilot Uncredited
1954 Jubilee Trail Corporal Uncredited
1954 King Richard and the Crusaders Castelaine Knight Uncredited
1954 Suddenly Jud Hubson (as James Lilburn)
1954 Malaga Danny Boy (as James Lilburn)
1954 Hell's Outpost Waiter Uncredited
1955 The Long Gray Line Cadet Thorne Uncredited
1955 The Sea Chase Sub-Lieutenat Uncredited
1955 Fort Yuma Cp. Taylor (as James Lilburn)
1955 The Desperate Hours Gas Station Attendant Uncredited
1955 At Gunpoint Wally (as James Lilburn)
1956 Battle Stations Williams Uncredited
1956 Mohawk Sergeant (as James Lilburn)
1956 Friendly Persuasion Forager Uncredited
1959 Darby O'Gill and the Little People Sean Uncredited
1961 The Deadly Companions Cal, General Store (as Jim O'Hara)
1963 Spencer's Mountain Spencer Brother Uncredited
1964 Kisses for My President Black Uncredited
1964 Cheyenne Autumn Tropper Uncredited
1964 My Fair Lady Costermonger Uncredited
1965 Brainstorm Party Guest Uncredited
1966 The Rare Breed Sagamon (as Jimmy O'Hara)
1966 Batman Airport Control Tower Man Uncredited
1969 Death of a Gunfighter Father Sweeney
1971 Raid on Rommel Lt. Executive Officer Uncredited
1979 The Driller Killer Man in Church (final film role)

Television

Year Title Role Notes
1953 Hollywood Opening Night 1 episode (as James Lilburn)
1955 Death Valley Days Rev. John Wilson 1 episode, Uncredited
1955 The Star and the Story Terry 1 episode (as James Lilburn)
1955 Lux Video Theatre Charles 1 episode (as James Lilburn)
1955–1956 Cavalcade of America 1st Student 2 episodes (as James Lilburn)
1956 Matinee Theater Salvora (as James Lilburn)
1960 DuPont Show of the Month Lord Hastings 1 episode
1960 Maverick Sean Flaherty 1 episode
1962 Perry Mason Kelsey 1 episode
1962 Hawaiian Eye Art Catlin 1 episode (as Jim O'Hara)
1963 Route 66 Bill Caldwell 1 episode
1965 Daniel Boone British Officer 1 episode
1966 Gunsmoke Sutton 1 episode
1966–1967 Batman Sergeant O'Leary 12 episodes
1967 Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. Hotel Clerk 1 episode
1970 The Immortal Benson 1 episode
1970–1971 Nanny and the Professor Policeman 2 episodes

References

  1. ^ Matheson, Sue (15 December 2019). The John Ford Encyclopedia. Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. p. 192. ISBN 9781538103821 – via Google Books.
  2. ^ Levy, Bell (2013). Lest We Forget: The John Ford Stock Company. BearManor Media. p. 104 – via Google Books.
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