Richard L. O’Connor, a prolific television and film producer with an extensive career spanning multiple decades, passed away July 22 in Palm Desert, California. He was 96 years old. O’Connor’s family confirmed his death to Variety.
O’Connor earned an Emmy in 1990 for his work on the television film “A Mother’s Courage: The Mary Thomas Story.” His career also included Emmy nominations for producing “The Final Days,” which chronicled President Richard Nixon’s final months in office, and the miniseries “Fatal Vision,” which featured Eva Marie Saint, Karl Malden, and Barry Newman in its cast.
Working primarily as an executive in charge of production, O’Connor accumulated credits on numerous theatrical and television projects from the 1970s through the early 2000s. His film credits included “Across 110th Street,” “Raise the Titanic,” “Borderline,” “Hard Country,” and “Barbarosa.” His television work encompassed made-for-TV movies such as “Sanctuary of Fear,” “Friendly Fire,” and an adaptation of “All Quiet on the Western Front,” along with series and specials including “Run, Joe, Run,” “NBC Special Treat,” “Shades of LA,” “Children of the Dark,” and “Voices from the Grave.” His final credited project was the 2001 film “Face Value,” on which he served as co-executive producer.
O’Connor was born in San Francisco on January 7, 1930, and served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War alongside his twin brother, Don. He began his career in the entertainment industry working in the mailroom at CBS Television City in Los Angeles before advancing to producing roles. In his later years, he lived near San Francisco’s Botanical Gardens. O’Connor is survived by daughters Kathleen, Triglia, and Karen; stepchildren Kate, Marc, and Matt; and grandchildren Rachael, Kayleigh, Seth, and Joshua.
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