Michael O'Shea

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Characters played by Michael O'Shea

Biff Brannigan — Lady of Burlesque (1943)

Biff Brannigan is a comic performer who tries to befriend Dixie Daisy but is initially rejected because of her past experiences with comics. He hides the missing g-string after it is slipped into his pocket, is briefly arrested, helps uncover the truth about the murders, rescues Dixie, and proposes to her.

Detective Ray Williams — The Threat (1949)

A recovering detective kidnapped by escaped convict Red Kluger. He is coerced into giving police a false lead but secretly signals his wife about his danger. After escaping handcuffs, he confronts Kluger, gets wounded, but disables the villain before Carol kills him. He later discusses naming his twins.

Sgt. Lonergan — Fixed Bayonets! (1951)

Sgt. Lonergan is a platoon sergeant who is wounded and trapped inside the minefield laid during the rear-guard action. A rescue attempt causes another soldier's death, and Cpl. Denno eventually brings him out, but Lonergan soon dies from his wounds.

Steve Fuller — Violence (1947)

UD member who tails Ann and manipulates her amnesia to bring her to Los Angeles. He secretly works as an undercover LAPD detective, investigates the murder of Joe Donahue, and helps Ann escape the group's trap.

Sergeant Ronald 'Rocky' Fulton — Something for the Boys (1944)

A well-known orchestra leader before joining the military, Fulton is a sergeant whose married men seek rooms at Magnolia Manor for their wives. He helps the Hart cousins restore the house and suggests a fundraising show. Though engaged to Melanie, he loves Blossom; during war games, he works with Chiquita and Harry to send a message to his unit, then reconciles with Blossom.

Vic Sullivan — The Big Wheel (1949)

Vic Sullivan is a competing race driver who forces Billy Coy off the track during a qualifying attempt. Billy survives the resulting crash but fails to qualify, then punches Vic in anger over what he considers a dirty racing maneuver. Vic's action contributes directly to Billy's early setbacks.

Doberman — The Model and the Marriage Broker (1951)

Doberman is a businessman who rents space in the same office building as Mae and often plays pinochle with her. He later tells Kitty how badly she hurt Mae, helping her understand Mae's reaction. At the end, he offers himself to Mae as a suitor.

Career Overview

Michael O'Shea has 22 screen credits in a career dating back to 1943. Signature works include The Threat, Parole, Inc., Man from Frisco. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

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Gender
male
Known Credits
22
Birth Date
1906-03-17
Birth Place
Hartford, Connecticut, USA

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