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My Take
Hugh O'Brian strikes me as the embodiment of classic Hollywood poise, a Rochester-born leading man who moved easily between film, stage, and television. I'm especially drawn to actors forged in theater, because that training gives a steadiness the camera can't fake, and he had it. His Western roles gave him a rugged, lawman gravity, but what I respect most is the substance underneath the good looks. Living to ninety-one and pouring himself into both acting and public service, he left the kind of well-rounded legacy I quietly admire far more than mere celebrity.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Hugh O'Brian
- Name (Japanese)
- ヒュー・オブライエン
- Reading
- ひゅー・おぶらいえん
- Born
- April 19, 1925 – September 5, 2016
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Ox
- Origin
- Rochester, New York, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- film actor / stage actor / television actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- New Trier High School
- University
- University of Cincinnati
Awards & achievements
- Order of the Buffalo Hunt
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Ellis Island Medal of Honor
- Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year – Actor
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Hugh O'Brian born?
April 19, 1925 – September 5, 2016.
Where is Hugh O'Brian from?
Hugh O'Brian is from Rochester, New York, United States.
What does Hugh O'Brian do?
Hugh O'Brian works as film actor, stage actor, television actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.