Carroll O'Connor , an Irish American , was the eldest of three sons born on August 2 , 1924 , in Manhattan , New York , to Edward Joseph O'Connor , a lawyer , and his wife , Elise Patricia O'Connor .
Carroll O'Connor , an Irish American , was the eldest of three sons . 
 He was born on August 2 , 1924 , in Manhattan , New York , to Edward Joseph O'Connor , a lawyer , and his wife , Elise Patricia O'Connor .