Carroll O’Connor

Date of Birth: August 2, 1924

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Date of Death: June 21, 2001

Biography

Carroll O’Connor was a celebrated American actor, producer, and director, best known for his role as Archie Bunker in the groundbreaking television sitcom “All in the Family.” Born on August 2, 1924, in the Bronx, New York, O’Connor grew up in Queens and later attended the University of Montana and the University of Dublin, where he honed his acting skills. His portrayal of Archie Bunker, a working-class bigot, earned him four Emmy Awards and made him a household name. O’Connor’s career spanned over five decades, and he also found success with the series “In the Heat of the Night.” He was known for his versatility and depth as an actor, as well as his off-screen advocacy for various social issues. O’Connor passed away on June 21, 2001, from a heart attack.

5 Interesting Facts about Carroll O’Connor

1. Carroll O’Connor was a World War II veteran, having served in the United States Merchant Marine.

2. He initially pursued a career in journalism before switching to acting.

3. O’Connor adopted his son Hugh O’Connor, who sadly committed suicide in 1995; this deeply affected Carroll and led him to become an advocate for drug addiction awareness.

4. He was inducted into the Television Hall of Fame in 1989.

5. His role as Archie Bunker was ranked number 1 on TV Guide’s list of “50 Greatest TV Characters of All Time” in 1999.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Carroll O’Connor

1. “Nothing will give me any peace. I’ve lost a son. And I’ll go to my grave without any peace over that.”

2. “Doctors are not miracle workers, they can only deal with what’s in front of them.”

3. “Get between your kid and drugs any way you can if you want to save the kid’s life.”

4. “Fame is a vapor, popularity an accident, and riches take wings. Only one thing endures, and that is character.”

5. “I hope to God that whatever I’ve done is of some value to somebody somewhere.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

At the peak of his career, Carroll O’Connor’s net worth was estimated to be around $20 million.

Children

Carroll O’Connor had one son, Hugh O’Connor, whom he and his wife Nancy adopted in 1962. Tragically, Hugh struggled with drug addiction and took his own life in 1995 at the age of 32.