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Broderick O'Farrell
A young actor from Portland, Oregon, rises through the golden age of Hollywood, navigating the transition from silent films to talkies while chasing stardom alongside comedy legends Laurel and Hardy.
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In short · Acted for three decades — 20 credits.
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Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in Hollywood(1945)
Man at Table (uncredited)
Phantom Lady(1944)
Bar Customer (uncredited)
The Courageous Dr. Christian(1940)
Harris
Stranger on the Third Floor(1940)
Minister in Dream Sequence (uncredited)
The E-Flat Man(1935)
Mr. Reynolds
The Law of the 45's(1935)
Sir Henry Sheffield
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Biography
George William Broderick O'Farrell was an American film and stage actor who performed in both silent and sound films. He began his career at the age of 14 with the Baker Stock Company in Portland, Oregon, and later appeared in locally produced films such as *The Golden Trail* (1920). O'Farrell moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in film, where he appeared in numerous silent films during the 1920s. He also had minor roles in several Laurel and Hardy comedies, including *Beau Hunks* (1931).
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20 creditsBud Abbott and Lou Costello in Hollywood(1945)
Man at Table (uncredited)
Film
Phantom Lady(1944)
Bar Customer (uncredited)
FilmThe Courageous Dr. Christian(1940)
Harris
Film
Stranger on the Third Floor(1940)
Minister in Dream Sequence (uncredited)
Film
The E-Flat Man(1935)
Mr. Reynolds
FilmThe Law of the 45's(1935)
Sir Henry Sheffield
Film
Badge of Honor(1934)
Howard Kent
Film
Reform Girl(1933)
Putnam Associate
Film
Beau Hunks(1931)
Fort Arid Commander
Film
The Sea Ghost(1931)
Chairman of the Court-Martial
Film
Burning Up(1930)
Card Player
Film
Handcuffed(1929)
John Randall
Film
Behind Closed Doors(1929)
John Barton
Film
Blaze o' Glory(1929)
Actor
Film
The Tiger's Shadow(1928)
Amos Crain
Film
The Look Out Girl(1928)
Banker Hargrave
FilmThe Smoke Eaters(1926)
Roscoe Wingate
Film
Ridin' Thunder(1925)
Governor
FilmThe City of Stars: A Reporters Visit to the Universal Studios(1924)
Actor
Film
The Golden Trail(1920)
Bill Lee
Film
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