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James O'Rear

Actor

James O'Rear

Born January 4, 1914 in Frankfort, Indiana, USADied June 14, 200014 films

James O'Rear was born on 4 January 1914 in Frankfort, Indiana, USA. He was an actor, known for Chinatown (1974), That Girl (1966) and Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse (1958). He was previously married to Emily Woodruff. He died on 20 June 2000 in Los Angeles, California, USA.

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Chinatown posterFirst watchChinatown19747.9as LawyerPrivate eye Jake Gittes lives off of the murky moral climate of sunbaked, pre-World War II Southern California. Hired by a beautiful socialite to investigate her husband's extra-marital…View film

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Filmography

14 films as actor
  1. 1974ChinatownLawyer
  2. 1974ConrackMessenger
  3. 1973The BaitInterviewee on Street
  4. 1966Mister BuddwingDice Player
  5. 1965Dear HeartMarvin
  6. 1959The Story on Page OneHauser (uncredited)
  7. 1957The Spirit of St. LouisEarl Thompson (uncredited)
  8. 1956The Search for Bridey MurphyReverend Conway (Uncredited)
  9. 1956Bus StopMr. Foster (uncredited)
  10. 1956Somebody Up There Likes MeJudge (uncredited)
  11. 1956Over-ExposedRoy Carver
  12. 1949Criss CrossWaxie
  13. 1947Brute ForceWilson
  14. 1947The Sea of GrassPiano Tuner (uncredited)