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Arthur O'Connell
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Arthur O'Connell (March 29, 1908 – May 18, 1981) was an American actor.
He was born in New York City and first appeared on the stage in the 1930s. He appeared in films (starting with a small role in Citizen Kane) and television programs (mostly guest appearances). Among his screen appearances were Picnic, Anatomy of a Murder, and as the watch-maker who hides Jews during WWII in The Hiding Place. His last appearances were in commercials, known primarily as the friendly pharmacist who was a spokesperson for Crest toothpaste. .
He died in California of Alzheimer's disease.
| Year | Film | Role |
| 1955 | Picnic | Howard Bevans |
| 1956 | The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit | Gordon Walker |
| 1956 | Bus Stop | Virgil Blessing |
| 1956 | Man of the West | Sam Beasley |
| 1959 | Gidget | Russell Lawrence |
| 1959 | Anatomy of a Murder | Parnell Emmett McCarthy |
| 1959 | Operation Petticoat | Chief Machinist's Mate Sam Tostin |
| 1962 | Follow That Dream | Pop Kwimper |
| 1964 | 7 Faces of Dr. Lao | Clint Stark |
| 1965 | The Great Race | Henry Goodbody |
| 1966 | Fantastic Voyage | Colonel Donald Reid |
| 1967 | The Reluctant Astronaut | Arbuckle Fleming |
| 1967 | The Second Hundred Years (TV series) | Edwin Carpenter |
| 1968 | The Power | Professor Henry Hallson |
| 1972 | The Poseidon Adventure (1972 film) | Chaplain John |
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| NAME | O'Connell, Arthur |
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION | American actor; acting on stage, film and television; Oscar nominee |
| DATE OF BIRTH | March 29, 1908 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | New York City, New York, United States |
| DATE OF DEATH | May 18, 1981 |
| PLACE OF DEATH | California, United States |
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