Patrick O'Bryan
American actor
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Patrick O'Bryan (born February 17, 1962)[1] is an American actor known for his appearances in a variety of television shows and films in the late 1980s and early 1990s. He is perhaps best known for his starring role as "Spike" in the 1988 cult film 976-EVIL,[2][3] which also marked the directorial debut of A Nightmare on Elm Street star Robert Englund.[4]
Patrick O'Bryan | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 17, 1962 |
| Other names | Pat O'Bryan, Patrick Aloysius O'Bryan |
Career
Patrick O'Bryan's first television role came in 1986, where he portrayed Phillip in the television series Heart of the City. O'Bryan continued television acting throughout the next few years making appearances on television shows such as "You are the Jury"[5] and the popular "Highway to Heaven,"[6] among others. In 1988, O'Bryan received his first starring role alongside Stephen Geoffreys in the film 976-EVIL, directed by Robert Englund, who is most well known for his role as Freddy Krueger. Despite being panned by critics, the film has maintained a cult following amongst enthusiasts.
O'Bryan would continue to appear in both television and film before returning to reprise his role in the sequel to 976-EVIL,[7] which would be his last known film.
Works
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 976-EVIL | Spike | Credited as Pat O'Bryan[8] |
| 1989 | No Holds Barred | Craig | Credited as Pat O'Bryan[9] |
| 1989 | Relentless | Todd Arthur | Credited as Patrick O'Bryan[10] |
| 1990 | Pastime | Walsh | Credited as Pat O'Bryan[11] |
| 1991 | Blood and Concrete | Barton | Credited as Pat O'Bryan[12] |
| 1991 | 976-Evil II | Spike | Credited as Patrick O'Bryan[13] |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Heart of the City | Phillip | Episode: "Cezanne, and Other Dreams"[14]
Episode: "Growing Up and Grinding Down"[15] |
| 1986 | You are the Jury | Jimmy Wolsky | Episode: "The State of Ohio vs. James Wolsky"[5] |
| 1987 | The New Gidget | Jason | Episode: "Dead Man's Curl" (Credited as Patrick Aloysius O'Bryan)[16] |
| 1987 | Highway to Heaven | Gary Davis | Episode: "Heavy Date" (Credited as Patrick Aloysius O'Bryan)[17] |
| 1987 | The Bronx Zoo | Johnny Reese | Episode: "The Power of a Lie"[18]
Episode: "Runaway Hearts"[18] |
| 1987 | Head of the Class | The Kid | Episode: "Child of the 60s"[19] |
| 1988 | Tour of Duty | 'Long John' Vivian | Episode: "USO Down"[20] |
| 1988 | "I Saw What You Did" | Louis | Television Movie[21] |
| 1989 | China Beach | Connor McMurphy | Episode: "The World: Part 1"[22]
Episode: "The World: Part 2"[23] |