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Donald MacBride
Actor
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.
Donald MacBride filmography
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Common questions
Who is Donald MacBride?+
Donald MacBride was a prolific American character actor with a career spanning 1914 to 1955, beginning in vaudeville and Broadway before transitioning to film and television.
What is Donald MacBride known for?+
He is best known for his portrayals of detectives, police officers, and irascible authority figures in mid-century comedies and noir films, such as Topper Returns and The Killers.
What kind of work does Donald MacBride make?+
He specialized in character roles within the studio system, frequently appearing as comic foils to stars like the Marx Brothers or as serious police personnel in crime dramas.
