Peter O'Brian (Actor)

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Peter O'brian is a American actor best known for playing Alex Tarambuan in the Film The Intruder.

1 Origins
2 Filmography
3 Acting Style
4 Hiatus
5 Personal Life
6 Following
7 External links

[edit] Origins

O'Brian has only featured in American/Indonesian productions, nearly all of his movies have involved Arizal or the legendary Indonesian producers The Punjabi Brothers, he has also worked closely with Jopi Burnama on Rambu : The Intruder. According to Internet Movie Database The Stabilizer was O'Brians first movie, although this is of dispute as there are a few appearances from O'Brian that are not mentioned on he IMDB.

[edit] Filmography

The Stabilizer (1984)

The Intruder (1986)

American Hunter (1988)

Jungle Heat (1988)

Double Crosser (1990)

Triple Cross aka Angel of Fury (1991)

[edit] Acting Style

Mainly doing action Movies, O'Brian became famous in Indonesia from The Stabilzer and The Intruder, he also collaborated with martial artist actor Cynthia Rothrock on Triple Cross. O'Brian is famous for his 'eye' acting, he has the ability to show a range of emotions just through his eye expressions. His combat style evolves and improves throughout his films but he appears to utilise a mix martial arts technique. Throughout his career his main forté has most probably been the elevated arm grab. Surprisingly, the cross armed block - debuted in The Intruder, did not return in later films.

[edit] Hiatus

O'Brian took a break from acting after Triple Cross in 1992 and hasn't returned since, however speculation amongst his fans is still there as to whether he will return one more time to our screens.

[edit] Personal Life

Although he is a quiet figure, it is known he lives in Indonesia still but his whereabouts aren't public knowledge.

[edit] Following

Peter's movies have a cult status, with The stabilizer being released by Troma films, its given the old Indonesian action movies a new lease of life.

Peter O'Brian is known as P'OB to his fans
O'Brian once had a huge falling out with Jopi Burnama, the producer of The Intruder over the opening scene in which an old lady, Bu Yadi was at fault for the car accident.
O'Brian has only played an evil character in one role, Triple Cross
O'Brians most eloquent and interesting character is "Peter" in Rimba Panas. O'Brian expertly juxtaposes the character's tendency to use foul language with his "wow" expression in the scene where Peter is chosen as the suitor.
Peter O'Brian despises scum, who intimidate the weak
Peter O'Brian has a big following amongst Milton Keynes Dons fans