Mr. O'Halloran, first let me say that I am a huge, huge fan of your work (particularly from "Dragnet", but also "Superma
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gonzalonzalez — 18 years ago(December 05, 2007 08:03 AM)
Sorry if Im a little annoying but I am a film critic whose speciality is James Bond (Ive written some books).
So, did you turned down the role of Jaws?, why?, a question of money?, do you regret it?
And, also, do you remember the titles of those roles that went to Richard Kiel?
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Johalloran-1 — 18 years ago(December 15, 2007 11:03 PM)
Yes I turned them down,when Cubby and his son came to see me in LA.I had signed to do another picture.Which I could have gotten out of but I didn't like the Bond script.They tried very hard to get me to do the film.
Regards
Jack O'Halloran -
Flyer_1983 — 18 years ago(December 22, 2007 09:08 PM)
There's something I've been
dying
to know since I was a kid.
In the beginning of "Dragnet", you grabbed the security guard by his jacket and, after your line "When you wake up" your gripped something on the guard which made him fall asleep.
Did they ever say how that was possible? (in the movie, that is); did your character just knock him out by way of a pressure point or something like that?
I know it's probably a question I should know by now, but I'm still tryin' to figure it out
I figured if anyone would know, it'd be good ol' "Emil Muzz".
Thanks!
Sean -
Johalloran-1 — 18 years ago(January 26, 2008 09:37 PM)
Hi Sean,
Sorry I haven't answered this earlier for you. Hope your Holidays went well.I knew you could knock someone out with pressure points and I just did what was realilistic and it work.Glad you enjoyed the film we had a lot of fun filming it.
Regards
Jack O'Halloran -
Flyer_1983 — 18 years ago(January 26, 2008 09:42 PM)
Hi, Jack
My holidays went very well, thank you for asking.
I figured it was a pressure point thing, but I wasn't completely sure because it looked like you'd just grabbed his jacket.
Thanks for the response and I hope your holidays went well too!
Sean -
GMJames — 18 years ago(February 05, 2008 02:01 PM)
Hello:
The new digital TV network Retro Television Network (RTN), which is slowly appearing in numerous markets, is airing the TV series "Cannon". By coincidence, the episode "The Wrong Medicine" is airing while I'm writing this message. Even though your appearance was brief, any thoughts on that show. It is interesting to watch past TV series and see notable actors in bit parts, guest starring roles or regulars before getting the one role that everyone remembers you by.
Also, I noticed your production credit for the film "The List". Any other projects in the works?
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wolfgang1313 — 17 years ago(April 13, 2008 01:58 PM)
Mr. O'Halloran,
I have long been a fan of your work but knew very little about you until I wandered across your page here at imdb. Thank you for taking the time to respond to your fans questions and comments, it speaks volumes about you as a person. I'll just leave a couple of comments here for you and a wish or two as well.
First, I think it is great that you have remained friends with Sarah Douglas. I am a little envious of you there as I have always thought she was one of the sexiest women alive. I still hold out hope of meeting here someday to find out what she is really like. Second, I am constantly finding ways of inserting my favorite movie lines into conversation and I wanted to thank you for one of the best. Often when someone asks me if I want something I will fire back with "Chewing gum, Snickers bar, and my attorney, badgekisser." Some people laugh and some just give me strange looks, but it amuses me either way.
As for the wishes, the first is that we get to see you on-screen again someday. You always commanded attention when you were on-screen and it would be great for audiences to experience that again. The second wish is really a more specific version of the first, that we could see you in the next Superman sequel. I'll keep my fingers crossed.
I have to run to Blockbuster and see if I can find a copy of Farewell, My Lovely. It sounds like my kind of movie.
Ty -
Johalloran-1 — 17 years ago(May 10, 2008 01:28 PM)
Hi Ty
Sorry I haven't answered this soon. Sarah is one of the nicest people in the industry. She is an excellent actor and I have a lot of respect for her ability. Plus she is a very good friend.
Dragnet was a lot of fun to do and your right that was one of my neater lines in my career.
I will be coming back to the screen soon thats a promise and I will keep every one advised.
You will really enjoy Farewell My Lovely it is indeed a classic.
Regards
Jack O'Halloran -
iamvindell — 15 years ago(August 11, 2010 04:03 PM)
Hi Mr. O`Holloran. Just a quick note-you are a great actor, and an even GREATER one for doing these chat sessions with your fans. Many actors should take note of this from you, and do the same. Thanks again from all of your fans for replying to us. If I may, just a couple of questions please?
Do you have any new projects coming out?
When you and Chris were fighting in S2, were there any accidents? Did either of you get hurt?
Thanks for your time, and have a great one!
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mib74 — 15 years ago(August 26, 2010 07:17 PM)
wow impressive to see an actor respond on imdb
just watchin superman 2 here on 5b4tv now in sweden and looked up who was the badass villan and read all this and he even answers wow.. cheers from sweden and hope all is good with u -
SirenTrix — 12 years ago(September 04, 2013 12:58 PM)
Hi Mr. O'Halloran! 2 questions: Do you agree that Superman 4 would be soooooooooo much better had they left in most of the deleted scenes? Also, are you disappointed that Victoria Principal will not be coming back to the new 'Dallas' on TNT as Pamela Ewing?
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Riding46 — 12 years ago(September 05, 2013 01:48 PM)
Jack, firstly can I say it's great to see you are still acting and I've just finished watching
Farewell my Lovely
a great film from a not so great decade of movies (the 70's) be thankful you were in this one and not the awful '78 version of the
Big Sleep
.
Just a few question for me, have you ever been mistaken for Richard Kiel?
What memories do you have of acting in
Farewell my Lovely
?
Where you overwhelmed acting next to Robert Mitchum?
I didn't think much of Superman series of films but I did enjoy Superman II the most as it got straight into the action and the opening scene was superb.
Your character was silent which meant you had to rely on expressions and you are a great expressionist actor. Do you ever wish that you could ever have starred in a silent movie? -
RobHocker — 12 years ago(September 07, 2013 10:12 AM)
I just read 'Family Legacy' and it led me to watching many of your films. It seemed that your book was a project that meant a lot to you personally. Is that the most personal project you have done? Would you consider turning it into a film?