Donald MacBride
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Donald Hugh MacBride (June 23, 1893 – June 21, 1957) was an American character actor on stage, in films, and on television who launched his career as a teenage singer (making several recordings in 1907) in vaudeville and went on to be an actor on Broadway, where he appeared in Room Service.
He appeared in nearly 140 films between 1914 and 1955. His year of birth is given variously as 1889 or 1893 in the standard reference books, but the latter seems to b
MacBride was best known for his portrayal of detectives in crime films. One such role was as Sgt. Roberts in the 1941 comedy Topper Returns, starring Roland Young. He also did several slapstick roles in films with comedians such as the Marx Brothers.
He had the role of Milton J. Clyde on the television version of My Friend Irma.
He was born in Brooklyn, New York, and died in Los Angeles, California. Survivors included his wife and a stepson.
Born
Jun 22, 1889
Brooklyn, New York, USA
Died
Jun 21, 1957
Known For
Acting
Movies
119 acting
0 crew
Popularity
0.9
Known For
The Seven Year Itch
1955
as Mr. Brady
The Killers
1946
as R.S. Kenyon
My Favorite Wife
1940
as Hotel Clerk
High Sierra
1941
as Big Mac
The Thin Man Goes Home
1944
as Police Chief MacGregor
The Glass Key
1942
as Farr
Animal Crackers
1930
as House Party Guest (uncredited)
Here Comes Mr. Jordan
1941
as Inspector Williams
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