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George O'Brien
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George O'Brien (April 19, 1899 – September 4, 1985) was an American actor, popular during the silent film era and into the talkie era of the 1930s, best known today as the lead actor in F. W. Murnau's 1927 film Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans. He also starred in East Side, West Side (1927), The Johnstown Floor (1926), and John Ford's The Iron Horse (1924). The day before his seventh birthday the Great Earthquake of 1906 hit San Francisco. He and his family nearly died and were homeless for months. He served in World War I and World War II.
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Who is George O'Brien?+
George O'Brien was an American actor and athlete who became a prominent star during the silent era and later appeared in several Westerns directed by John Ford.
What is George O'Brien known for?+
He is best known for his portrayal of The Man in the F.W. Murnau film Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans and his roles in The Iron Horse and She Wore a Yellow Ribbon.
Which studio was George O'Brien primarily associated with?+
He had significant tenures at Fox Film Corporation and RKO Radio Pictures, where he starred in dozens of features, particularly Westerns in the 1930s.
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