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 James O'Neill was born on November 15, 1847 in Kilkenny, County Kilkenny, Ireland. He was an actor, known for The Count of Monte Cristo (1913), West Is West (1920) and The Grain of Dust (1918). He was previously married to Ellen Quinlan. He died on August 10, 1920 in New London, Connecticut, USA.
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James O'Neill was born on November 15, 1847 in Kilkenny, County Kilkenny, Ireland. He was an actor, known for The Count of Monte Cristo (1913), West Is West (1920) and The Grain of Dust (1918). He was previously married to Ellen Quinlan. He died on August 10, 1920 in New London, Connecticut, USA.
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O'Neill was 65 years old when he played his signature role of Edmund Dantes in the 1912 film version of "The Count of Monte Cristo,". The character was only half his age.Noted stage actor; played the title role in "The Count of Monte Cristo" over 6000 times.Great-grandfather of Geraldine Chaplin, Josephine Chaplin, Christopher Chaplin, Jane, Eugene, Michael Chaplin, Victoria Chaplin, and Annette-Emilie.Son, Edmund, born 1883.Son, Eugene, born 1888.Son, James Jr., born 1878.Great-great-grandfather of Dolores Chaplin, Carmen Chaplin, Aur��lia Thi��rr��e, James Thierr��e and Kiera Chaplin.Grandfather of Oona Chaplin.Father of Eugene O'Neill.He eventually came to regret that he had been such a success in "The Count of Monte Cristo" onstage. The role eventually eclipsed all the others that he played.He is supposedly the prototype for the character James Tyrone, in Eugene O'Neill's play "Long Day's Journey Into Night".Adolph Zukor reportedly offered O'Neill $10,000 to play his signature role, "The Count of Monte Cristo" in 1912, but the actor held out for 10% of the profits. Unfortunately for the actor, the film did poorly at the box office and he realized only $4000. |
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James O'Neill |
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Actor (IMDB) |
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All World |
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IMDB |
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Business scope: |
Actor |
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Actor |
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2024-07-01 05:10:50 |
| Biography: |
James O\'Neill was born on November 15, 1847 in Kilkenny, County Kilkenny, Ireland. He was an actor, known for The Count of Monte Cristo (1913), West Is West (1920) and The Grain of Dust (1918). He was previously married to Ellen Quinlan. He died on |
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O'Neill was 65 years old when he played his signature role of Edmund Dantes in the 1912 film version of "The Count of Monte Cristo,". The character was only half his age.Noted stage actor; played the title role in "The Count of Monte Cristo" over 6000 times.Great-grandfather of Geraldine Chaplin, Josephine Chaplin, Christopher Chaplin, Jane, Eugene, Michael Chaplin, Victoria Chaplin, and Annette-Emilie.Son, Edmund, born 1883.Son, Eugene, born 1888.Son, James Jr., born 1878.Great-great-grandfather of Dolores Chaplin, Carmen Chaplin, Aur��lia Thi��rr��e, James Thierr��e and Kiera Chaplin.Grandfather of Oona Chaplin.Father of Eugene O'Neill.He eventually came to regret that he had been such a success in "The Count of Monte Cristo" onstage. The role eventually eclipsed all the others that he played.He is supposedly the prototype for the character James Tyrone, in Eugene O'Neill's play "Long Day's Journey Into Night".Adolph Zukor reportedly offered O'Neill $10,000 to play his signature role, "The Count of Monte Cristo" in 1912, but the actor held out for 10% of the profits. Unfortunately for the actor, the film did poorly at the box office and he realized only $4000. |
| Salaries: |
The Count of Monte Cristo (1913) - $4,000 |
| Job title: |
Actor |
| Spouse: |
Ellen Quinlan (June 14, 1877 - August 10, 1920) (his death) |
| Children: |
Eugene O'Neill |
| Relatives: |
Oona Chaplin (Grandchild)
Josephine Chaplin (Great Grandchild)
Christopher Chaplin (Great Grandchild)
Michael Chaplin (Great Grandchild)
Victoria Chaplin (Great Grandchild)
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