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James O'Neill(1847-1920)

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James O'Neill
James O'Neill was born on 15 November 1847 in Kilkenny, County Kilkenny, Ireland. He was an actor, known for The Count of Monte Cristo (1913), West Is West (1920) and The Grain of Dust (1918). He was married to Ellen Quinlan. He died on 10 August 1920 in New London, Connecticut, USA.
BornNovember 15, 1847
DiedAugust 10, 1920(72)
BornNovember 15, 1847
DiedAugust 10, 1920(72)
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Known for

James O'Neill in The Count of Monte Cristo (1913)
The Count of Monte Cristo
5.6
  • Edmond Dantes
  • Count of Monte Cristo
  • 1913
Harry Carey in West Is West (1920)
West Is West
  • Black Beard(as Jim O'Neil)
  • 1920
Lillian Walker in The Grain of Dust (1918)
The Grain of Dust
3.2
  • William Tetlow
  • 1918
Alma Hanlon in God of Little Children (1917)
God of Little Children
  • Father Farley
  • 1917

Credits

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Actor

  • Harry Carey in West Is West (1920)
    West Is West
    • Black Beard (as Jim O'Neil)
    • 1920
  • Frank Mayo and Lillian Rich in The Red Lane (1920)
    The Red Lane
    • Jim, the Half-Wit
    • 1920
  • Mitchell Lewis in King Spruce (1920)
    King Spruce
    • Roburne Ide
    • 1920
  • The Sheriff's Oath (1920)
    The Sheriff's Oath
    Short
    • (as Jim O'Neal)
    • 1920
  • Lillian Walker in The Grain of Dust (1918)
    The Grain of Dust
    3.2
    • William Tetlow
    • 1918
  • Little Miss Nobody (1917)
    Little Miss Nobody
    • Joe Gaskell
    • 1917
  • Susan's Gentleman (1917)
    Susan's Gentleman
    • Sir Jeffrey Croyden
    • 1917
  • Alma Hanlon in God of Little Children (1917)
    God of Little Children
    • Father Farley
    • 1917
  • James O'Neill in The Count of Monte Cristo (1913)
    The Count of Monte Cristo
    5.6
    • Edmond Dantes
    • Count of Monte Cristo
    • 1913

Personal details

  • Alternative names
    • Jim O'Neal
  • Born
    • November 15, 1847
    • Kilkenny, County Kilkenny, Ireland
  • Died
    • August 10, 1920
    • New London, Connecticut, USA(stomach cancer)
  • Spouse
    • Ellen QuinlanJune 14, 1877 - August 10, 1920 (his death)
  • Children
    • Eugene O'Neill
  • Relatives
      Oona Chaplin(Grandchild)
  • Publicity listings
    • 3 Portrayals
    • 11 Articles

Did you know

  • Trivia
    O'Neill was 65 years old when he played his signature role of Edmund Dantes in the 1912 film version of "The Count of Monte Cristo,". The character was only half his age.
  • Salary
    • The Count of Monte Cristo
      (1913)
      $4,000

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