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Milo O'Shea

Highest Rated: 95% Romeo and Juliet (1968)

Lowest Rated: 11% Opportunity Knocks (1990)

Birthday: Jun 2, 1926

Birthplace: Dublin, Irish Free State

Milo O'Shea bears the distinction of placing Jane Fonda in something called an "Ex-sex-sive Machine" and playing the organ-like device until she nearly explodes with physical pleasure. In "Barbarella," a science fiction film famous for its tongue-in-cheek excesses, Milo O'Shea's deliciously hammy portrayal of villain Durand-Durand in this particular scene may take the top prize. However, O'Shea has also demonstrated the ability to shine in more reserved roles. These include the part of Friar Laurence in the 1968 adaptation of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" and the unsympathetic Judge Hoyle in Sidney Lumet's "The Verdict," the tale of a self-loathing lawyer's last chance at redemption. Twenty years later, O'Shea donned the black robes of a judge once again with several guest star appearances as the ailing liberal Chief Justice Roy Ashland on "The West Wing." In addition to a successful career in film and television, O'Shea has also made his mark on stage. He received his first of two Tony nominations for his performance in "Staircase," Broadway's first serious portrayal of life as a gay man. He even met his wife through the theater, eventually marrying Irish thespian Kitty O'Sullivan after working with her on a production of "My Fair Lady."

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Highest-Rated Movies

95% 74% Romeo and Juliet
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93% 88% The Purple Rose of Cairo
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92% 53% The Playboys
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91% 67% Ulysses
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88% 88% The Verdict Watchlist
88% 81% Theater of Blood
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74% 56% Barbarella Watchlist
70% 87% Sacco and Vanzetti
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65% 50% Only the Lonely
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50% 61% The Dream Team
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Filmography

Movies TV Shows
Mystics 40% 2003 Locky Actor Puckoon 55% 2002 Sgt. McGillikuddie Actor Swing Vote 1999 Justice Harlan Greene Actor Moonglow 1999 Peter Berner Actor The Matchmaker 48% 70% 1997 Dermot O'Brien Actor Murder in the Heartland 70% 1993 Clem Gaughan Actor The Playboys 92% 53% 1992 Freddie Actor Only the Lonely 65% 50% 1991 Doyle Actor Opportunity Knocks 11% 48% 1990 Max Actor The Dream Team 50% 61% 1989 Dr. Newald Actor Broken Vows 1987 Monsignor Casey Actor Angel in Green 1987 Father Mahon Actor Once a Hero 1987 Abner Bevis Actor The Purple Rose of Cairo 93% 88% 1985 Father Donnelly Actor The Verdict 88% 88% 1982 Judge Hoyle Actor A Time for Miracles 1980 Actor Portrait of a Rebel: The Remarkable Mrs. Sanger 1980 Higgins Actor The Pilot 38% 1980 Doctor O'Brian Actor Arabian Adventure 35% 1979 Khasim Actor Peter Lundy and the Medicine Hat Stallion 40% 1977 Brisly Actor QB VII 57% 1974 Dr. Stanislaus Lotaki Actor Professor Popper's Problems 1974 Professor Crabbit Actor Theater of Blood 88% 81% 1973 Inspector Boot Actor Steptoe and Son Ride Again 67% 1973 Doctor Popplewell Actor Loot...Give Me Money, Honey! 1972 Actor
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