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Gerald S. O'Loughlin Biography

Birth Name:Gerald Stuart O'Loughlin

Birth Place:New York City, New York, United States

Profession Actor, Director

Fast Facts

  • Served with the U․S․ Marine Corps during World War II, achieving the rank of lieutenant
  • Won an Obie Award for his role in the play "Who'll Save the Plowboy․"
  • Trained in acting at the Neighborhood Playhouse with Sanford Meisner
  • Began his career as a member of the Actors Studio, appearing in productions of "Golden Boy" and "A Streetcar Named Desire․"
  • Quote: "[on filming "In Cold Blood"] "It was a little shocking, going to the actual places where the murders took place in Kansas․ It was a little spooky․ We actually shot the murders in the actual house where they took place․""
  • Best known for playing Lieutenant Ryker in "The Rookies" and Joe Kaplan in "Our House․"