Gerald S. O'Loughlin
Gerald S. O'Loughlin | |
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 O'Loughlin as Eddie Ryker in The Rookies | |
| Born | Gerald Stuart O'Loughlin Jr. December 23, 1921 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | July 31, 2015 (aged 93) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre Actors Studio |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, director |
| Years active | 1952–2008 |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2; including Chris O'Loughlin |
Gerald Stuart O'Loughlin Jr. (December 23, 1921 – July 31, 2015) was an American television, stage, and film actor and director who was primarily known for playing tough-talking and rough-looking characters. He is best known for Ed Ryker on The Rookies (1972-1976).
Overview
After a stint with the
Early years
O'Loughlin was a native of New York City. Before becoming an actor, he earned a college degree in mechanical engineering.[2]
Military service
O'Loughlin served two tours of duty in the Marines, enlisting during World War II and being recalled to active duty for the Korean War.[2]
Television
It was during the 1960s and 1970s, however, that O'Loughlin would become virtually ubiquitous on TV, his workload decreasing only slightly during the century's final two decades. One of his early guest-starring roles was on "A Man for Mary" episode of ABC's 1962 comedy-drama Going My Way.
He appeared in the 1965
O'Loughlin appeared in an episode of the 1961 television series The Asphalt Jungle. In 1966 he portrayed truck driver Carl Munger (S2:Ep7) and in 1972 he portrayed a robber named Kulhane (S7:Ep21) in the TV series, The F.B.I. He appeared in three episodes of Hawaii Five-O. The first was aired January 29, 1969 in the episode "The Box". O'Loughlin played the tough but sympathetic central figure of a group of prison inmates who take Hawaii Five-O chief Steve McGarrett (Jack Lord) hostage. The second was called "Six Kilos" on March 12, 1969 (playing the same character as in "The Box"), and the third was called "A Time to Die" on September 16, 1970. He also appeared on Cannon on February 22, 1972, in the episode "Flight of the Hawks". He also appeared on episode 16 of the TV show [3] The Green Hornet. In Season 2 Episode 22 of Mission: Impossible, he played a killer for hire.
In 1970–1971, O'Loughlin portrayed Devin McNeil in the CBS crime drama Storefront Lawyers (which was later revised and retitled and became Men at Law).[4]
From 1972 to 1976 O'Loughlin appeared as Lt. Ed Ryker on
In 1988, he played Tom Callahan in Dirty Dancing.[4]: 264 In 1992 he appeared as Ben Oliver in Murder She Wrote in the episode "Badge of Honor".
Stage
O'Loughlin's professional acting career began in repertory work at Crystal Lake Theatre in upstate New York.
Film
O'Loughlin's movie credits include
Personal life and death
O'Loughlin and his ex-wife Meryl Abeles had two children: Chris O'Loughlin (born 1967), a member of the 1992 United States Olympic épée fencing team, and Laura O'Loughlin. O'Loughlin died of natural causes in Los Angeles on July 31, 2015.[6]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1956 | Lovers and Lollipops | Larry | |
| 1957 | A Hatful of Rain | Church | |
| 1958 | Cop Hater | Detective Mike Maguire | |
| 1964 | Ensign Pulver | LaSueur | |
| 1966 | A Fine Madness | Chester Quirk – Policeman | |
| 1966 | A Man Called Adam | Red – the Sheriff | |
| 1967 | In Cold Blood | Harold Nye | |
| 1968 | Ice Station Zebra |
Lt. Cdr. Bob Raeburn | |
| 1969 | Riot | Grossman | |
| 1970 | The Virginian | Lute Dormer Sr | season 8 episode 18 ("Train of Darkness") |
| 1971 | Desperate Characters | Charlie | |
| 1971 | The Organization | Jack Pecora | |
| 1972 | The Valachi Papers | Ryan | |
| 1972 | Room 222 | Sid LeRoi | season 3 episode 22 ("The Quitter") |
| 1977 | Twilight's Last Gleaming | Brig. Gen. O'Rourke | |
| 1977 | Murder at the World Series | Moe Gold | |
| 1978 | The Eddie Capra Mysteries | Ed Schroder | Pilot: "Nightmare at Pendragon Castle |
| 1978 | Crash | Larry Cross | |
| 1981 | McClain's Law | Sid Lammon | made-for-TV film
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| 1982 | Frances | Lobotomy Doctor | |
| 1983 | Automan | Capt. E. G. Boyd | |
| 1984 | Crimes of Passion | Ben | |
| 1984 | City Heat | Counterman Louie | |
| 1986 | Quicksilver | Mr. Casey | |
| 1986 | Our House |
Joe Kaplan | |
| 1998 | The Secret Kingdom | Chartwell | |
| 2000 | 3 Strikes | Judge |
References
- ^ Newspapers.com.
- ^ the green hornet[full citation needed]
- ^ ISBN 978-0-7864-6477-7.
- ^ Colker, David (9 September 2015). "Gerald S. O'Loughlin, best known for role in 1970s series "The Rookies," dies". Retrieved 1 September 2018.
- ^ a b Barnes, Mike (10 August 2015). "Gerald S. O'Loughlin, Star of 1970s ABC Cop Series 'The Rookies,' Dies at 93". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 1 September 2018.
External links
- Gerald S. O'Loughlin at IMDb
- Gerald O'Loughlin at the University of Wisconsin's Actors Studio audio collection
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