Spec O'Donnell

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Characters played by Spec O'Donnell

Jimmy Moran — The Price of Success (1925)

Jimmy Moran is Mrs. Moran's drunken husband, who ill-uses her. When Ellen Harden visits the apartment she has rented for Mrs. Moran, Jimmy appears furious that Ellen has befriended and aided his wife. His confrontation exposes the real reason Ellen is there, clearing George's suspicions; George then thrashes Jimmy.

Villager in Tavern (uncredited) — Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man (1943)

Patron drinking and conversing in the tavern.

Ignatz — Pass the Gravy (1928)

The neighbor's son who steals the prize bird to keep his allowance. His mistake of leaving the award tag on the cooked leg triggers the family's panic, the cover-up pantomime, and the subsequent chase.

Ambrose — Sparrows (1926)

Ambrose is the son of Mr. Grimes and Mrs. Grimes and participates in the farm's cruelty toward the children. He deliberately keeps Splutters from hiding, catches Molly with stolen potatoes, and later tries to carry Doris Wayne to the swamp before Molly takes the baby back.

Drowsy (uncredited) — You're Only Young Once (1937)

Nickname or minor character, possibly a peer or local figure

Elevator Operator — Dressed to Kill (1941)

Hotel staff facilitating floor movement and observing guest activities.

Office Boy — The Big Broadcast (1932)

Junior station employee handling errands, deliveries, and basic clerical duties.

Office Boy — Show Girl in Hollywood (1930)

A small workplace role with no major plot function established in the available story details.

First Newsboy (uncredited) — Blondes at Work (1938)

First newsboy selling papers.

Carnival Patron (uncredited) — Penrod's Double Trouble (1938)

A cameo appearance as a carnival patron in 'Penrod's Double Trouble'.

Radio delivery boy (uncredited) — Show Girl (1928)

A brief, uncredited role with no substantial characterization established in the available story details.

Career Overview

Spec O'Donnell has 117 screen credits in a career dating back to 1923. Their work spans 10 cinematic universes — most prominently Show Girl Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Speed Boys, Don't Tell Everything, Pass the Gravy. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
117
Birth Date
1911-04-09
Birth Place
Fresno, California, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 10 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q3492816), public domain (CC0).