Donald MacBride
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 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 be the correct one as his New York Times obituary records his age as 63. 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.
Filmography (118 titles)
7.0MovieThe Seven Year Itch
M. Brady · 1955
7.0MovieGobs and Gals
Cmdr. J.E. Gerrens · 1952
Newlyweds' House Guest
Bob's Boss · 1952
8.0MovieGhost Buster
JR Lynch · 1952
6.3MovieSailor Beware
Chief Bos'n Mate (uncredited) · 1952
4.4MovieMeet Danny Wilson
Sergeant Kelly · 1952
4.6MovieTwo Tickets to Broadway
Policeman · 1951
6.7MovieThe Stooge
Diner Proprietor (uncredited) · 1951
5.4MovieTexas Carnival
Concessionaire #2 · 1951
5.8MovieRhubarb
Pheeny · 1951
Cuban Fireball
Captain Brown · 1951
8.5MovieBowery Battalion
Herbert Frisbie · 1951
10.0MovieHoliday Rhythm
Earl E. Byrd · 1950
5.3MovieJoe Palooka Meets Humphrey
Mayor · 1950
6.0MovieThe Story of Seabiscuit
George Carson · 1949
5.6MovieJinx Money
Police Capt. James Q. Broaderik · 1948
8.0MovieCampus Sleuth
Insp. Watson · 1948
6.5MovieSmart Politics
Phineas Wharton Sr. / Phineas Wharton Jr. · 1948
6.4MovieGood News
Coach Johnson · 1947
8.0MovieJoe Palooka in the Knockout
Crockett · 1947
5.5MovieThe Fabulous Joe
Lawyer Gilbert · 1947
7.1MovieThe Egg and I
Mr. Henty · 1947
8.0MovieBuck Privates Come Home
Police captain · 1947
5.5MovieBeat the Band
P. Aloysius Duff · 1947
4.6MovieThe Brute Man
Police Captain M. J. Donelly · 1946
7.4MovieThe Killers
R.S. Kenyon · 1946
7.2MovieThe Time of Their Lives
Lt. Mason · 1946
7.0MovieThe Dark Horse
John Rooney · 1946
6.7MovieThe Dark Corner
Policeman at Gallery (uncredited) · 1946
4.8MovieBlonde Alibi
Inspector Carmichael · 1946