Edmond O'Brien was an American actor who won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in 1954 for his role in the film 'The Barefoot Contessa'. He was also nominated for two other Oscars, one for Best Actor in a Leading Role for the film 'Seven Days in May' and one for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for the film 'Birdman of Alcatraz'. O'Brien was known for his roles in films such as 'White Heat', 'D.O.A.', and 'The Wild Bunch'. He was also a prolific television actor, appearing in shows such as 'The Twilight Zone' and 'The Man from U.N.C.L.E.'. O'Brien passed away in 1985 at the age of 69.