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Spec O'Donnell

Actor

Spec O'Donnell

Born April 9, 1911 in Fresno, California, USADied October 14, 1986115 films

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Strangers on a Train posterFirst watchStrangers on a Train19517.7as Carnival Patron (uncredited)A charming psychopath tries to coerce a tennis star into his theory that two strangers can commit the perfect crime by exchanging murders—each killing the other’s most-hated person.View film

Essential films

Ranked by acclaim and reach
Arsenic and Old Lace poster7.6Arsenic and Old Lace1944Ride the High Country poster7.1Ride the High Country1962Convoy poster6.3Convoy1978Baby Face poster7.2Baby Face1933Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man poster6.2Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man1943The Miracle of Morgan's Creek poster6.8The Miracle of Morgan's Creek1944The Glass Key poster6.7The Glass Key1942The Walking Dead poster6.3The Walking Dead1936

Filmography

115 films as actor
  1. 1978Convoy18 Wheel Eddie
  2. 1962Ride the High CountryPianist (uncredited)
  3. 1952Has Anybody Seen My Gal?Candy Seller (uncredited)
  4. 1952Pat and MikeHicks' Caddy (uncredited)
  5. 1951Strangers on a TrainCarnival Patron (uncredited)
  6. 1944Double ExposureMessenger
  7. 1944The Miracle of Morgan's CreekSon of Townsman (uncredited)
  8. 1944Arsenic and Old LaceYoung Man in Line (uncredited)
  9. 1944Once Upon a TimeTheatre Usher (uncredited)
  10. 1943Crazy HouseBellhop
  11. 1943Hers to HoldWilliam Morley
  12. 1943All by MyselfMessenger
  13. 1943Frankenstein Meets the Wolf ManVillager in Tavern (uncredited)
  14. 1943It Ain't HayNewsboy (uncredited)
  15. 1942Stand by for ActionJason (uncredited)
  16. 1942The Glass KeyCampaign Headquarters Usher (uncredited)
  17. 1942The Male AnimalGagged Student (uncredited)
  18. 1941Dressed to KillElevator Operator
  19. 1941Love CrazyAnniversary Singer (uncredited)
  20. 1941Second ChorusDisappointed Fan (uncredited)
  21. 1938Freshman YearRogers
  22. 1938Penrod's Double TroubleCarnival Patron (uncredited)
  23. 1938Held For RansomDelivery Boy
  24. 1938Accidents Will Happen"Specs" Carter
  25. 1938Walking Down BroadwayMessenger
  26. 1938The Daredevil DriversBellboy (uncredited)
  27. 1938Blondes at WorkFirst Newsboy (uncredited)
  28. 1937You're Only Young OnceDrowsy (uncredited)
  29. 1937Night Club ScandalCopy Boy
  30. 1937Alcatraz IslandCourtroom Spectator (uncredited)
  31. 1937Love Is on the AirPinky
  32. 1937Varsity ShowStudent
  33. 1937ExclusivePhone Boy
  34. 1937Blonde TroubleFred's Friend
  35. 1937Public WeddingElevator Operator
  36. 1937Angel's HolidayNewsboy
  37. 1937Melody for TwoPage
  38. 1936College HolidayLafayette
  39. 1936King of HockeyClapping Fan
  40. 1936Earthworm TractorsTelegram Boy
  41. 1936The Walking Dead
  42. 1936Man HuntGeorge (uncredited)
  43. 1936Freshman LoveEddie
  44. 1935Stars Over BroadwayBoy Hanging Sign - 'At Your Service, Madame' Number
  45. 1935Kentucky Blue StreakO'Donnell
  46. 1935Circumstantial EvidenceSydney (uncredited)
  47. 1935The Good FairyKid in Movie Theater (uncredited)
  48. 1934The Dancing MillionaireNewspaper Boy
  49. 1934Friends of Mr. SweeneyOffice Boy
  50. 1934One Night of LoveCall Boy
  51. 1934David HarumTim (uncredited)
  52. 1933Hold Your Temper
  53. 1933Fits in a FiddleBellhop
  54. 1933Mickey's TouchdownReferee
  55. 1933His Weak Moment
  56. 1933Baby FaceOffice Boy (uncredited)
  57. 1933Lilly TurnerDelivery Boy (uncredited)
  58. 1933Parole GirlMagazine Subscription Salesman (uncredited)
  59. 1932The Secrets of Wu SinCopy Boy
  60. 1932The Death KissPete
  61. 1932The Big BroadcastOffice Boy
  62. 1932ExposureInky
  63. 1932Hello TroubleJoey - Cowhand
  64. 1932Young AmericaBull Butler (Uncredited)
  65. 1932The KnockoutRingside Spectator (uncredited)
  66. 1931Who's Who in the ZooHerbie - Son
  67. 1931The Mystery TrainCaddy
  68. 1931SweepstakesJockey
  69. 1931Blondes Prefer Bonds
  70. 1931In ConferenceJunior -MacIntosh's Nephew
  71. 1931The Itching HourThe Concentrated Spinach Baby
  72. 1931Blood and ThunderRudy (uncredited)
  73. 1930Traffic TangleGregory
  74. 1930Boarding House Blues
  75. 1930Two Plus FoursSpec
  76. 1930Rich Uncles
  77. 1930Show Girl in HollywoodOffice Boy
  78. 1930The Grand ParadeCall Boy
  79. 1929Dance HallNewspaper Vendor
  80. 1929The SophomoreJoe's Nephew
  81. 1929Movie NightMrs. Chase's Brother
  82. 1929A Pair of TightsThe Kid
  83. 1928Show GirlRadio delivery boy (uncredited)
  84. 1928Danger StreetSammy
  85. 1928Hot NewsSpec
  86. 1928Vamping VenusWestern Union Boy / Mercury
  87. 1928Dumb DaddiesThe Son
  88. 1928Pass the GravyIgnatz
  89. 1927Fighting Fathers
  90. 1927Should Second Husbands Come First?The Widow's Younger Son
  91. 1927Call of the CuckooLove's Greatest Mistake
  92. 1927We're All GamblersSpec
  93. 1927Don't Tell EverythingAsher Ginsberg alias The Maid
  94. 1927Special DeliveryOffice Boy
  95. 1927Casey at the BatSpec
  96. 1927Why Girls Say NoMaxie Whisselberg
  97. 1926Old IronsidesCabin Boy (uncredited)
  98. 1926Private Izzy MurphyThe Monohan Kid
  99. 1926SparrowsAmbrose
  100. 1926Don Key (Son of Burro)Office Boy
  101. 1925Little Annie RooneyAbie
  102. 1925Webs of Steel
  103. 1925The Price of SuccessJimmy Moran
  104. 1925The Dressmaker from ParisJim
  105. 1925The Devil's CargoJimmy
  106. 1925Tomorrow's Love
  107. 1924Speed BoysSpec
  108. 1924Sweet DreamsSpec - Wanda's Brother
  109. 1924The Foolish VirginLittle Boy
  110. 1924Alice's Fishy Story
  111. 1924The Racing KidSpec
  112. 1923The Darling of New YorkWillie
  113. 1923The Country KidJoe Applegate
  114. 1923The Barefoot BoySchoolboy
  115. 1923Little Johnny JonesFreckle faced Little Boy