John B. "Jack" O'Brien (December 13, 1884 â€" August 15, 1936) was an
American actor and film director of the silent era. He appeared in 88
films between 1909 and 1936. He also directed 53 films between 1914
and 1926.O'Brien was born in Roanoke, Virginia. He attended St. John's
College in Brooklyn, New York, and was planning on becoming a lawyer.
However, Daniel Frohman persuaded him to change his mind and try a
stage career instead.He performed as a juvenile lead for the Augustus
Thomas Company, beginning with the play Alabama, and later for Essanay
Studios. He also worked as a cameraman for Broncho Billy Anderson and
wrote scenarios for Essanay.
American actor and film director of the silent era. He appeared in 88
films between 1909 and 1936. He also directed 53 films between 1914
and 1926.O'Brien was born in Roanoke, Virginia. He attended St. John's
College in Brooklyn, New York, and was planning on becoming a lawyer.
However, Daniel Frohman persuaded him to change his mind and try a
stage career instead.He performed as a juvenile lead for the Augustus
Thomas Company, beginning with the play Alabama, and later for Essanay
Studios. He also worked as a cameraman for Broncho Billy Anderson and
wrote scenarios for Essanay.
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