Gerald S. O'Loughlin
Actor

Gerald S. O'Loughlin Net Worth

Gerald S. O'Loughlin was an American character actor born in New York City in 1921. After debating a law career, he joined the US Marine Corps and used the GI bill to train at the Neighborhood Playhouse. He was frequently seen on TV drama in the early 1950s and starred in a national tour of "A Streetcar Named Desire" and "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" on Broadway. He made a small dent in films in the 1950s and 1960s, and finally found success on TV in the 1970s with the role of Lt. Ryker in the TV cop series The Rookies. He also appeared in mini-movies and guest roles on various series, but has not been seen much since the turn of the millennium.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Actor, Director
Birth Day December 23, 1921
Birth Place  New York City, New York, United States
Age 99 YEARS OLD
Died On July 31, 2015(2015-07-31) (aged 93)\nLos Angeles, California, U.S.
Birth Sign Capricorn
Occupation Actor, director
Years active 1952-2008
Spouse(s) Meryl Abeles O'Loughlin (1966–1976) (divorced) 2 children
Children Chris O'Loughlin Laura O'Loughlin

💰 Net worth: $600,000 (2024)

Gerald S. O'Loughlin, a renowned Actor and Director in the United States, is anticipated to have a net worth of $600,000 by 2024. Throughout his illustrious career, O'Loughlin has captivated audiences with his undeniable talent, showcasing his versatility and dedication to his craft. With numerous memorable performances under his belt, O'Loughlin has solidified his place in the entertainment industry. As an accomplished director as well, he has further honed his skills and contributed to the realm of filmmaking. With his impressive body of work and continued success, Gerald S. O'Loughlin has established himself as a respected and valued figure in the American entertainment landscape.

Biography/Timeline

1944

It was during the '60s and 70s, however, that O'Loughlin would become virtually ubiquitous on TV, his workload decreasing only slightly during the century's final two decades. One of his early guest-starring roles was on ABC's Going My Way, based on a 1944 film.

1950

After a stint with the United States Marine Corps, O'Loughlin used his GI Bill of Rights benefits to train at the Neighborhood Playhouse in New York City. Continuing to hone his skills at the Actors Studio, he would land a handful of TV and/or film roles throughout the 1950s.

1969

O'Loughlin appeared in an episode of the 1961 television series The Asphalt Jungle. He appeared in three episodes of Hawaii Five-O. The first was aired January 29, 1969 in the episode "The Box". O'Loughlin played the tough but sympathetic central figure of a group of prison inmates who take Hawaii Five-O chief Steve McGarrett (Jack Lord) hostage. The second was called "Six Kilos" on March 12, 1969 (playing the same character as in "The Box"), and the third was called "A Time to Die" on September 16, 1970. He also appeared on Cannon on February 22, 1972, in the episode "Flight of the Hawks". He also appeared on episode 16 of the TV show The Green Hornet. In Season 2 Episode 22 of Mission:Impossible, he played a killer for hire.

1970

In 1970-1971, O'Loughlin portrayed Devin McNeil in the CBS crime drama Storefront Lawyers (which was revised and became Men at Law).

1972

From 1972 to 1976 O'Loughlin appeared as Lt. Ed Ryker on The Rookies. He has also appeared in semi-regular roles on the series Our House and Automan. In 1978, he appeared in the pilot episode of The Eddie Capra Mysteries, and had roles in TV miniseries such as Wheels (1978), Women in White (1979), Roots: The Next Generations (1979) and Blind Ambition (1979). He also appeared as Sgt. O'Toole in the 1983 made-for-TV miniseries The Blue and the Gray. In 1986, O'Loughlin played the part of Mr. Parks in a first season episode of Highway to Heaven entitled "The Brightest Star".

1988

In 1988, he played Tom Callahan in Dirty Dancing. In 1992 he appeared as Ben Oliver in Murder She Wrote in the episode "Badge of Honor".

2015

O'Loughlin and his wife Meryl Abeles O'Loughlin (1933–2007), had two children: Chris O'Loughlin (b. 1967), a member of the 1992 United States Olympic épée fencing team, and Laura O'Loughlin. O'Loughlin died of natural causes in Los Angeles on July 31, 2015.

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