Spec O'Donnell
Walter D. "Spec" O'Donnell (April 9, 1911 – October 14, 1986) was an American film actor who appeared in more than 190 films between 1923 and 1978.
He worked frequently for producer Hal Roach, often appearing in silent comedies as the bratty son of Max Davidson or Charley Chase. His sound-era roles were mostly uncredited bits, often as bellhops, newsboys, and pages; he was playing adolescent roles well into his twenties. He has the unusual distinction of playing the same role (a newsboy) in both an original film and its remake: Princess O'Hara and It Ain't Hay.
Acted in
Convoy
1978
as 18 Wheel Eddie
Ride the High Country
1962
as Pianist (uncredited)
The Twilight Zone
1959
as Poker Player
Has Anybody Seen My Gal?
1952
as Candy Seller (uncredited)
Pat and Mike
1952
as Hicks' Caddy (uncredited)
Double Exposure
1944
as Messenger
Arsenic and Old Lace
1944
as Young Man in Line (uncredited)
Once Upon a Time
1944
as Theatre Usher (uncredited)
The Miracle of Morgan’s Creek
1943
as Son of Townsman (uncredited)
Crazy House
1943
as Bellhop
Hers to Hold
1943
as William Morley
All by Myself
1943
as Messenger
It Ain't Hay
1943
as Newsboy (uncredited)
Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man
1943
as Villager in Tavern (uncredited)
Stand by for Action
1942
as Jason (uncredited)
The Glass Key
1942
as Campaign Headquarters Usher (uncredited)
The Male Animal
1942
as Gagged Student (uncredited)
Dressed to Kill
1941
as Elevator Operator
Love Crazy
1941
as Anniversary Singer (uncredited)
Second Chorus
1941
as Disappointed Fan at Stage Door (uncredited)
Freshman Year
1938
as Rogers
Penrod's Double Trouble
1938
as Carnival Patron (uncredited)
Held For Ransom
1938
as Delivery Boy
Accidents Will Happen
1938
as "Specs" Carter
Walking Down Broadway
1938
as Messenger
The Daredevil Drivers
1938
as Bellboy (uncredited)
Blondes at Work
1938
as First Newsboy (uncredited)
You're Only Young Once
1937
as Drowsy (uncredited)
Night Club Scandal
1937
as Copy Boy
Alcatraz Island
1937
as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Love Is on the Air
1937
as Pinky
Varsity Show
1937
as Student
Exclusive
1937
as Phone Boy
Public Wedding
1937
as Elevator Operator
Angel's Holiday
1937
as Newsboy
Melody for Two
1937
as Page
College Holiday
1936
as Lafayette
King of Hockey
1936
as Clapping Fan
Earthworm Tractors
1936
as Telegram Boy
Man Hunt
1936
as George (uncredited)
Freshman Love
1936
as Eddie
Stars Over Broadway
1935
as Boy Hanging Sign - 'At Your Service, Madame' Number
Kentucky Blue Streak
1935
as O'Donnell - Bellhop
The Dancing Millionaire
1934
as Newspaper Boy
Friends of Mr. Sweeney
1934
as Office Boy
One Night of Love
1934
as Call Boy
Hold Your Temper
1933
Mickey's Touchdown
1933
as Referee
His Weak Moment
1933
Baby Face
1933
as Office Boy (uncredited)
Lilly Turner
1933
as Delivery Boy (uncredited)
Parole Girl
1933
as Magazine Subscription Salesman
The Secrets of Wu Sin
1932
as Copy Boy
The Death Kiss
1932
as Pete
The Big Broadcast
1932
as Office Boy
Exposure
1932
as Inky
Hello Trouble
1932
as Joey - Cowhand
Young America
1932
as Bull Butler (Uncredited)
The Knockout
1932
as Ringside Spectator (uncredited)
Who's Who in the Zoo
1931
as Herbie - Son
The Mystery Train
1931
as Caddy
Sweepstakes
1931
as Jockey
Blondes Prefer Bonds
1931
The Itching Hour
1931
as The Concentrated Spinach Baby
Blood and Thunder
1931
as Rudy (uncredited)
Traffic Tangle
1930
as Gregory
Boarding House Blues
1930
Two Plus Fours
1930
as Spec
Rich Uncles
1930
Show Girl in Hollywood
1930
as Office Boy
The Grand Parade
1930
as Call Boy
Dance Hall
1929
as Newspaper Vendor
The Sophomore
1929
as Joe's Nephew
Movie Night
1929
as Mrs. Chase's Brother
A Pair of Tights
1929
as The Kid
Show Girl
1928
as Radio delivery boy (uncredited)
Danger Street
1928
as Sammy
Hot News
1928
as Spec
Vamping Venus
1928
as Western Union Boy / Mercury
Dumb Daddies
1928
as The Son
Pass the Gravy
1928
as Ignatz
Should Second Husbands Come First?
1927
as The Widow's Younger Son
Call of the Cuckoo
1927
as Love's Greatest Mistake
We're All Gamblers
1927
as Spec
Don't Tell Everything
1927
as Asher Ginsberg alias The Maid
Special Delivery
1927
as Office Boy
Casey at the Bat
1927
as Spec
Why Girls Say No
1927
as Maxie Whisselberg
Old Ironsides
1926
as Cabin Boy (uncredited)
Private Izzy Murphy
1926
as The Monohan Kid
Sparrows
1926
as Ambrose
Don Key (Son of Burro)
1926
as Office Boy
Little Annie Rooney
1925
as Abie
Webs of Steel
1925
The Dressmaker from Paris
1925
as Jim
The Devil's Cargo
1925
as Jimmy
Speed Boys
1924
as Spec
Alice's Fishy Story
1924
The Darling of New York
1923
as Willie
The Country Kid
1923
as Joe Applegate
Little Johnny Jones
1923
as Freckle faced Little Boy