Griffin O'Neal

Griffin O'Neal
Born Griffin Patrick O'Neal
October 28, 1964 (1964-10-28) (age 47)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Years active 1976–1992

Griffin Patrick O'Neal (born October 28, 1964) is an American actor.

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Early life

O'Neal was born in Los Angeles, California, the son of actor Ryan O'Neal and the late actress Joanna Cook Moore (née Dorothy Cook).[1] He has one sister, Tatum, and two half brothers, Patrick and Redmond. His grandfather was novelist/screenwriter Charles "Blackie" O'Neal.[2]

Films

Griffin O'Neal appeared in 11 movies between 1976 and 1992. Several of these were TV movies or films released directly to video.[3] He appeared in films including The Escape Artist, April Fool's Day, Assault of the Killer Bimbos, and Ghoulies III.

Film critic Vincent Canby of the New York Times wrote in 1982 that Griffin O'Neal "shares with his sister a natural screen presence."[4] Likewise, film critic Leonard Maltin wrote that Griffin O'Neal has a "pleasing screen presence".[5]

Accidents

In 1986, Griffin O'Neal had a boating accident in Annapolis, Maryland that took the life of film producer Gian-Carlo Coppola.[6] O'Neal, who was piloting the boat, tried to pass between two other boats, not realizing they were connected by a towline. O'Neal barely had time to duck, but Coppola was struck by the towline and killed.[7] Prior to the accident, O'Neal was being directed by Francis Ford Coppola (Gian-Carlo's father) in the film Gardens of Stone, and afterward O'Neal asked to be replaced in the film.[8] He was convicted of negligently operating a boat, and received an 18-day jail sentence for not completing community service.[9][10]

In August 2011, Griffin O'Neal collided with another car. He pled not guilty to a DUI charge.[11][12]

References

  1. ^ O'Neal, Tatum (2004). A Paper Life. Harper Entertainment. p. 14. ISBN 0-060-54097-4. 
  2. ^ O'Neal, Tatum (2004). A Paper Life. Harper Entertainment. p. 82. ISBN 0-060-54097-4. 
  3. ^ Kleinbaum, Josh, O'Neal Woes: Redmond Arrested, Griffin Injured, NBC San Diego, 3 August 2011
  4. ^ Canby, Vincent. The Escape Artist (1982): GRIFFIN O'NEAL (TATUM'S BROTHER) IN 'THE ESCAPE ARTIST', The New York Times (May 28, 1982).
  5. ^ Maltin, Leonard. Leonard Maltin's 2009 Movie Guide, page 418 (Penguin, 2008).
  6. ^ Coppola's Son Killed, O'Neal's Injured, United Press International via The Los Angeles Times (27 May 1986).
  7. ^ O'Neal, Tatum (2004). A Paper Life. Harper Entertainment. p. 158. ISBN 0-060-54097-4. 
  8. ^ Cowie, Peter. Coppola: a biography, page 208 (Da Capo Press, 1994)
  9. ^ Grossberg, Josh. "911 Calls Released in O'Neal Case", E! News (February 6, 2007), via Archive.org.
  10. ^ Associated Press, Ryan O'Neal accused of assaulting his son, The Independent, 5 February 2007
  11. ^ Baker, Debbi, and Shroder, Susan, Police Seek Warrant for Griffin O'Neal's Arrest, Sign On San Diego, 3 August 2011
  12. ^ Dillon, Nancy. Griffin O'Neal, son of actor Ryan O'Neal, pleads not guilty to drug and gun charges, Daily News (October 7, 2011).

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