Una O'Connor
Breakthrough Years
1933
Una O'Connor achieved her major breakthrough in Hollywood films this year. Memorable roles in the Best Picture-winning drama Cavalcade and the classic horror film The Invisible Man established her distinctive screen persona as a nervous and excitable character actress.
1935
This year solidified O'Connor's place as an iconic character actress with her unforgettable role as Minnie, the shrill maid, in James Whale's horror masterpiece Bride of Frankenstein. Her performance became one of her most famous and iconic, further defining her unique on-screen presence.