Eugene O'Brien

Eugene O'Brien

ACTOR

Eugene O'Brien, the silent screen matinée idol, was born Louis O'Brien in Boulder, Colorado in 1881, to police marshal John O'Brien and his wife Kate. He studied medicine at the University of Colorado in order to realize his family's ambition that he should become a physician. O'Brien's first love, however, was the stage, but his family disapproved of acting as a profession. He was not keen on becoming a doctor, so he proved to be an unenthusiastic student. After flunking pre-med, O'Brien switched to civil engineering under his family's guidance, but his heart was still set on becoming an actor.
  • When was
    Eugene O'Brien born?

    Eugene O'Brien was born on Sunday, November 14, 1880

  • Where was
    Eugene O'Brien born?

    Eugene O'Brien was born in Boulder, Colorado, USA

  • How old was
    Eugene O'Brien when they died?

    Eugene O'Brien was 86

  • When did Eugene O'Brien die?

    Eugene O'Brien died on
    Friday, April 29, 1966

  • How tall is Eugene O'Brien?

    Eugene O'Brien is 6'(1.83m)


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