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Una O'Connor Born: October 23, 1880 Died: February 4, 1959 (at the age of 78)

Born Agnes Teresa McGlade on October 23, 1880 in Belfast, Ireland, UK (now Northern Ireland). Her family was a Catholic Nationalist Family. Agnes was educated at St. Vincent's National School.

Agnes became Uno O'Connor when she began her acting career with Dublin's Abby Players. Thru the early part of the 20th Century Una would hone her craft as a stage actress working in Ireland and Englund. Working in Englund is probably where she was observed by Director James Whale.

In 1929 Una appeared in "Dark Red Rose" a drama in which she played Ms. Weeks. In 1930 she played Mrs Grogram (a bed-and-breakfast owner) in the 1930 Alfred Hitchcock Thriller "Murder!". She did not get attention until she came to America to do a Noel Coward Play "Cavalcade. This lead her to reprise the role and she appreader in "Cavalcade" (1933). With this success, it made Una decided to remain in Hollywood.

Two of Una O'Connor's best roles were with Director James Whale, "The Invisile Man" (1933) and "Bride of Frankenstein" (1935). She also did wonderful roles in John Ford's "The Informer" (1935) and "The Adventures of Robin Hood" (1938) wih Earl Flynn (This also had Basil Rathbone, Claude Rains, Patric Knowles, some other great Horror greats). Una would appear in over Sixty Films and 20 plus Television programs in her 28 year span. As a Servent Woman, House-keeper, wife, town busy-body, etc.. With a varitiy of types Irish, English, and Scottish. Una also had supporting roles in various Theatre Productions during her time in films.

After "Witness for the Prosecution" (1957) Una would retire from performing (she was in her late Seventies at the time). Also in 1957 she was part of a small group that attened James Whale's Funeral. In Whale's Will he bequested her (along with others) $10,000 as one of his friends.

Una O’Connor passed away at the age of 78 of a heart ailment on February 4, 1959 in New York City, NY. Una had never been married or had any children. She was a wonderful actress that made you happy when you saw her on the screen, the likes of her will never be seen again. Anytime you want to enjoy yourself, just watch one of the films that she was in and watch her performance and and you will see just how good she really was.