George was the son of the San Francisco Chief of Police who became a college athlete. He was the Heavyweight Boxing Champion of the Pacific Fleet during World War I. In the early 1920s, George wound up in Hollywood where he worked as a stuntman and part time actor. In 1924, Director 'John Ford , his old Director, would give him work with the cavalry in three of his films.
Father, with Churchill, of Orin OBrien who has played bass with the New York Philharmonic since 1966.
Son of San Francisco police chief Daniel J. OBrien and his wife Margaret Donohue.
Attended Santa Clara (California) College
U.S. Navy Pacific Fleet light-heavyweight boxing champion, 1918.
Father, with actress Marguerite Churchill , of writer Darcy OBrien.
OBrien served in the US Navy in World War I, and was decorated several times for bravery under fire.
Grandfather of Molly OBrien
Was a guest at the 1980 Memphis Film Festival.
