George O'Hara (actor) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids George O'Hara
George O'Hara c. 1920
Born	George Bolger (1899-02-22)February 22, 1899 New York City, New York, U.S.
Died	October 16, 1966(1966-10-16) (aged 67) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation	Actor, screenwriter
Years active	1919–1946

George O'Hara was an American actor and screenwriter. He was born George Bolger on February 22, 1899. He became famous during the time of silent films. These were movies without spoken dialogue. He passed away on October 16, 1966.

The Life of George O'Hara

George O'Hara was born in New York City. He grew up in Hollywood, California. He started acting for the famous director Mack Sennett. Sennett was impressed by George's good looks. He thought George could become a popular "matinee idol." This meant he could be a very popular actor.

Early Acting Success

George's acting career got a big start. Mack Sennett cast him in the movie Love, Honor, and Behave. This romantic film came out in 1920. George starred alongside Marie Prevost, a popular silent film actress. The movie was a big hit.

Working Behind the Scenes

In 1921, George O'Hara began to learn about filmmaking. He worked with Mack Sennett behind the camera. He was an associate producer for the Ben Turpin film A Small Town Idol. Later, he wrote movie titles and helped with story flow. He did this while still acting in movies.

Starring in Action Serials

George O'Hara was very popular in the 1920s. He starred in short action and adventure movies. These were called "two-reel serials." Examples include The Pacemakers and Casey of the Coast Guard. His most famous serial was Fighting Blood. In this movie, George played a boxer. This role fit him well. George loved boxing in real life. He was a good amateur boxer in the lightweight division.

Challenges and Later Career

George O'Hara continued to act throughout the 1920s. He became a very popular matinee idol. He acted with famous stars like John Barrymore and Dolores Costello. They were in a silent film called The Sea Beast. It was based on the book Moby-Dick. George played John Barrymore's half-brother. He looked a lot like Barrymore, which helped him get the part.

However, movies changed when sound was added. These were called "talkies." Film studios started promoting new actors. Many silent film stars, including George, found it hard to find work. George O'Hara quietly stopped acting in the early 1930s.

Later, he tried to restart his career. He took small roles, often without being named in the credits. One notable role was a clerk in the 1940 film The Grapes of Wrath. This movie was directed by John Ford.

George O'Hara never became as famous as he was before. For many years, he worked as an extra in movies. He passed away in Los Angeles, California, in 1966.

Partial Filmography

See also

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