Anthony O’Sullivan

Anthony O’Sullivan was an American actor known for his roles in The Monument, Her Wedding Bell, and When Love Forgives. He was born in 1855 in Ireland, UK, and later moved to the United States where he found success in the early film industry.

Personal and Family Life

O’Sullivan was married to Ida Cavanagh. Together, they built a life in the bustling environment of New York City, where O’Sullivan honed his craft as an actor and director during the silent film era.

Death and Legacy

Anthony O’Sullivan passed away on July 5, 1920, in The Bronx, New York. His contributions to film during its formative years have left a lasting legacy, as his performances continue to be appreciated by film historians and enthusiasts.

Filmography

Title Release Date Character
The Black Hand 1906-03-29
The Black Viper 1908-07-21 Gang Member
The Mountaineer’s Honor 1909-11-24 The Sheriff
The Fatal Hour 1908-08-18 Chinese Driver
The Violin Maker of Cremona 1909-06-07 Worker
Resurrection 1909-05-20 At Inn
Confidence 1909-04-15 Dinner Guest / In Bar
Pippa Passes 1909-10-03 In Studio
A Flash of Light 1910-07-17 A Servant
Getting Even 1909-09-12 Miner
Her Terrible Ordeal 1910-01-10 Peddlar
The Son’s Return 1909-06-14 Creditor
Deceived Slumming Party 1908-07-31 Chinese
Thompson’s Night Out 1908-05-26 William Thompson
The Sculptor’s Nightmare 1908-05-06
The Kentuckian 1908-07-07
Monday Morning in a Coney Island Police Court 1908-09-04 Ignatius O’Brien, Attorney
The Red Girl 1908-09-15
The Invisible Fluid 1908-06-16 Fruit Vendor
The Stage Rustler 1908-07-10 Man in Bar
Over the Hills to the Poor House 1908-06-26 Bailiff
The Broken Locket 1909-09-16 Outside Company Office
The Indian Runner’s Romance 1909-08-22 At Stable
The Awakening 1909-09-29 The Lawyer
Lines of White on a Sullen Sea 1909-10-27 Fisherman in First Port
Two Memories 1909-05-23 Servant
The Usurer 1910-08-15 Bill Collector
Yellow Peril 1908-03-07 Bridget, the Cook
The Man in the Box 1908-06-19 Gang member
The Gold Seekers 1910-03-18
That Chink at Golden Gulch 1910-10-10
Hulda’s Lovers 1908-04-22
Ramona 1910-05-23 Ranch Hand
Pranks 1909-08-30 Mr. Tramp
The Masher 1910-10-13 Mr. Hiram
His Last Dollar 1910-03-31 The Waiter
An Affair of Hearts 1910-05-19 The Policeman
Eloping with Auntie 1909-05-24 The Butler
Jealousy and the Man 1909-07-09 John West – the Best Friend
The Note in the Shoe 1909-05-06 The Messenger / Factory Employee
Mrs. Jones’ Lover or, I Want My Hat 1909-08-19 The Repair Man
Tis an Ill Wind That Blows No Good 1909-04-29 Factory Superintendent / In Police Station
The Faded Lilies 1909-06-17 Butler at Second Party
The Way of Man 1909-06-28 Butler
The Necklace 1909-07-01 Servant / Loan Clerk
The Renunciation 1909-07-19 Steve Ryan
A Corner in Wheat 1909-12-13
The Converts 1910-02-08 The Minister
What’s Your Hurry? 1909-11-01 On Street
The Little Avenger 1911-02-11 The Friendly Policeman
The Rocky Road 1910-01-03 In Bar
The Day After 1909-12-30 Party Guest
They Would Elope 1909-08-09
The Fight for Freedom 1908-07-17 Bartender
What the Daisy Said 1910-07-11 A Gypsy / A Farmhand (uncredited)
The Goddess of Sagebrush Gul