J. Pat O'Malley

James Rudolph O'Malley (15 March 1904 – 27 February 1985) was an English character actor and singer who appeared in many American films and television programmes from the 1940s to 1982, using the stage name J. Pat O'Malley. He also appeared on the Broadway stage in Ten Little Indians (1944) and Dial M for Murder (1954).

J. Pat O'Malley
J. Pat O'Malley and Susan Gordon in "The Fugitive", a 1962 episode of The Twilight Zone
Born
James Rudolph O'Malley

(1904-03-15)15 March 1904
Died27 February 1985(1985-02-27) (aged 80)
San Juan Capistrano, California, U.S.
Occupation(s)Actor, singer
Years active1925–1982
Spouse
Fay M. O'Malley
(m. 1936)
Children2
Not to be confused with American actor Pat O'Malley.

The New York Times drama critic Theodore Goldsmith praised O'Malley's performance in Ten Little Indians, calling him "a rara avis, a comedian who does not gauge the success of his efforts by the number of laughs he induces at each performance".

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