Born as William O'Donnell in Fresno, California in 1911, "Spec" O'Donnell first saw fame in the form of roles in several silent movies, such as Little Anne Rooney, Sparrow, and Call of the Cuckoo. Once the "talking" movies and television shows became popular, Spec got several uncredited, bit roles in various movies and shows, with credits from The Kid from Brooklyn, The Andy Griffith Show, and The Untouchables to name a few. He passed away in 1986 in Woodland Hills, California.
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Cast Credits
The Andy Griffith Show (1960)
Guest starring as Council Member
- Episode 1x14: The Horse Trader (Jan 9, 1961)
Guest starring as A Mayberry Councilman
- Episode 2x04: Mayberry Goes Bankrupt (Oct 23, 1961)
Trackdown (1957)
Guest starring as Townsman
- Episode 1x32: The Governor (May 23, 1958) [Uncredited]
Guest starring as Townsman
- Episode 1x06: Sweetwater, Texas (Nov 8, 1957) [Uncredited]