Donald MacBride
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Donald Hugh MacBride (June 23, 1893 โ 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.
Known For
Credits
- 1955 ยทThe Seven Year Itchas M. Brady
- 1952 ยทGobs and Galsas Cmdr. J.E. Gerrens
- 1952 ยทNewlyweds' House Guestas Bob's Boss
- 1952 ยทGhost Busteras JR Lynch
- 1952 ยทSailor Bewareas Chief Bos'n Mate (uncredited)
- 1952 ยทMeet Danny Wilsonas Sergeant Kelly
- 1951 ยทTwo Tickets to Broadwayas Policeman
- 1951 ยทThe Stoogeas Diner Proprietor (uncredited)
- 1951 ยทTexas Carnivalas Concessionaire #2
- 1951 ยทRhubarbas Pheeny
- 1951 ยทCuban Fireballas Captain Brown
- 1951 ยทBowery Battalionas Herbert Frisbie
- 1950 ยทHoliday Rhythmas Earl E. Byrd
- 1950 ยทJoe Palooka Meets Humphreyas Mayor
- 1949 ยทThe Story of Seabiscuitas George Carson
- 1948 ยทJinx Moneyas Police Capt. James Q. Broaderik
- 1948 ยทCampus Sleuthas Insp. Watson
- 1948 ยทSmart Politicsas Phineas Wharton, Sr. / Phineas Wharton, Jr.
- 1947 ยทGood Newsas Coach Johnson
- 1947 ยทJoe Palooka in the Knockoutas Crockett
- 1947 ยทThe Fabulous Joeas Lawyer Gilbert
- 1947 ยทThe Egg and Ias Mr. Henty
- 1947 ยทBuck Privates Come Homeas Police captain
- 1947 ยทBeat the Bandas P. Aloysius Duff
- 1946 ยทThe Brute Manas Police Captain M. J. Donelly
- 1946 ยทThe Killersas R.S. Kenyon
- 1946 ยทThe Time of Their Livesas Lt. Mason
- 1946 ยทThe Dark Horseas John Rooney
- 1946 ยทThe Dark Corneras Policeman at Gallery (uncredited)
- 1946 ยทBlonde Alibias Inspector Carmichael
- 1946 ยทLittle Giantas The conductor
- 1946 ยทGirl on the Spotas Inspector Gleason
- 1945 ยทDoll Faceas Lawyer Ferguson
- 1945 ยทHold That Blonde!as Mr. Kratz
- 1945 ยทBud Abbott and Lou Costello in Hollywoodas Dennis Kavanaugh
- 1945 ยทOut of This Worldas J.C. Crawford
- 1945 ยทPenthouse Rhythmas Brewster
- 1945 ยทShe Gets Her Manas Henry Wright
- 1944 ยทThe Thin Man Goes Homeas Police Chief MacGregor
- 1944 ยทThe Doughgirlsas The Judge
- 1943 ยทBest Foot Forwardas Capt. Bradd
- 1943 ยทA Stranger in Townas Vinnie Zephyr Blaxton
- 1943 ยทThey Got Me Coveredas Mason
- 1943 ยทLady Bodyguardas R.L Barclay
- 1942 ยทA Night to Rememberas Bolling
- 1942 ยทMy Sister Eileenas Officer Lonigan
- 1942 ยทThe Glass Keyas Farr
- 1942 ยทMexican Spitfire Sees a Ghostas Percy Fitzbadden
- 1942 ยทJuke Girlas 'Muckeye' John
- 1942 ยทTwo Yanks in Trinidadas Sgt. Valentine
- 1941 ยทLouisiana Purchaseas Capt. Pierre Whitfield
- 1941 ยทYou're in the Army Nowas Colonel Dobson
- 1941 ยทRise and Shineas Coach Graham
- 1941 ยทYou'll Never Get Richas Top Sergeant
- 1941 ยทHere Comes Mr. Jordanas Inspector Williams
- 1941 ยทLove Crazyas 'Pinky' Grayson
- 1941 ยทTopper Returnsas Sgt. Roberts
- 1941 ยทFootlight Feveras Jeff Crandall
- 1941 ยทHigh Sierraas Big Mac
- 1940 ยทThe Invisible Womanas Foghorn
- 1940 ยทMichael Shayne: Private Detectiveas Chief Peter Painter
- 1940 ยทMurder Over New Yorkas Insp. Vance
- 1940 ยทWyomingas Bart - Henchman
- 1940 ยทMy Favorite Wifeas Hotel Clerk
- 1940 ยทCurtain Callas Jeff Crandall
- 1940 ยทNorthwest Passageas Sergeant McNott
- 1940 ยทNorthward, Ho!as Himself
- 1940 ยทThe Saint's Double Troubleas Inspector John H. Bohlen
- 1939 ยทThe Amazing Mr. Williamsas Lieutenant Bixler
- 1939 ยทCharlie Chan at Treasure Islandas Deputy Police Chief J.J. Kilvaine
- 1939 ยทBlondie Takes a Vacationas Harvey Morton
- 1939 ยทThe Girl and the Gambleras Mike Bascom
- 1939 ยทThe Gracie Allen Murder Caseas Dist. Atty. John, Markham
- 1939 ยทThe Girl from Mexicoas L. B. Renner
- 1939 ยทThe Flying Irishmanas Roy Thompson
- 1939 ยทThe Story of Vernon and Irene Castleas Hotel Manager
- 1939 ยทTwelve Crowded Hoursas Detective Sergeant Joe Keller
- 1939 ยทThe Great Man Votesas Iron Hat McCarthy
- 1938 ยทAnnabel Takes a Touras Thompson, RR Conductor
- 1938 ยทRoom Serviceas Gregory Wagner
- 1937 ยทWho's Crazyas
- 1937 ยทHis Pest Girlas Elevator operator
- 1936 ยทNut Guiltyas Dan Riley (uncredited)
- 1936 ยทThe Chemistas
- 1936 ยทThe Good Old Plumbertimeas
- 1936 ยทPeaceful Relationsas Irate Camper
- 1935 ยทServes You Rightas Muscle Bound Pete (as Don MacBride)
- 1935 ยทHis First Flameas Fire Chief (as Don McBride)
- 1934 ยทA Peach of a Pairas The Baron - Dinner Guest (uncredited)
- 1934 ยทSo You Won't T-T-T-Talkas Angry Neighbor (uncredited)
- 1934 ยทSmoked Hamsas Stagehand (uncredited)
- 1934 ยทMy Mummy's Armsas Egyptian (uncredited)
- 1934 ยทThe Wrong, Wrong Trailas I. Peek - Head Detective
- 1934 ยทHowd' Ya Like That?as Customs Officer
- 1933 ยทHere Comes Flossie!as Flossie's Driver
- 1933 ยทThat Goes Doubleas The Cop (uncredited)
- 1933 ยทAces Wildas Mr. Dawson (uncredited)
- 1933 ยทBuzzin' Aroundas Policeman
- 1932 ยทThe Acid Testas
- 1932 ยทArtistic Temperas
- 1932 ยทThe Misleading Ladyas Bill - Asylum Guard
- 1932 ยทWaywardas Taxicab Driver (uncredited)
- 1931 ยทHis Womanas Crewman
- 1930 ยทAnimal Crackersas House Party Guest (uncredited)
- 1919 ยทThe Capitolas Jimmy Vincent (as Donald Hugh McBride)
- 1918 ยทThe Shell Gameas Vocal Teacher
- 1917 ยทGall and Golfas
- 1916 ยทThe Daring of Dianaas Jimmy Towne
- 1916 ยทJane's Bashful Heroas Willie
- 1915 ยทBy Might of His Rightas The Wife's Big Brother
- 1915 ยทCount 'Emas
- 1915 ยทA Safe Investmentas