Donald MacBride
Known for Acting · 117 credits
- Born
- 1889-06-22
- Died
- 1957-06-21
- Place of birth
- Brooklyn, New York, USA
- Also known as
- Donald Hugh MacBride · Donald Mac Bride · Don MacBride · Donald McBride · Don McBride
Biography
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.
Known For
Movies (117)
The Seven Year Itch
1955
as M. Brady
Topper Returns
1941
as Sgt. Roberts
The Stooge
1951
as Diner Proprietor (uncredited)
Smart Politics
1948
as Phineas Wharton Sr. / Phineas Wharton Jr.
Northwest Passage
1940
as Sergeant McNott
Penthouse Rhythm
1945
as Brewster
Bowery Battalion
1951
as Herbert Frisbie
The Killers
1946
as R.S. Kenyon
Jinx Money
1948
as Police Capt. James Q. Broaderik
High Sierra
1941
as Big Mac
Juke Girl
1942
as 'Muckeye' John
Texas Carnival
1951
as Concessionaire #2
Sailor Beware
1952
as Chief Bos'n Mate (uncredited)
Doll Face
1945
as Lawyer Ferguson
Here Comes Mr. Jordan
1941
as Inspector Williams
Charlie Chan at Treasure Island
1939
as Deputy Police Chief J.J. Kilvaine
The Thin Man Goes Home
1944
as Police Chief MacGregor
The Dark Corner
1946
as Policeman at Gallery (uncredited)
The Glass Key
1942
as Farr
My Favorite Wife
1940
as Hotel Clerk
Ghost Buster
1952
as JR Lynch
The Story of Seabiscuit
1949
as George Carson
The Invisible Woman
1940
as Foghorn
Footlight Fever
1941
as Jeff Crandall
Good News
1947
as Coach Johnson
Rhubarb
1951
as Pheeny
The Doughgirls
1944
as The Judge
The Egg and I
1947
as Mr. Henty
Animal Crackers
1930
as House Party Guest (uncredited)
Room Service
1938
as Gregory Wagner
You'll Never Get Rich
1941
as Top Sergeant
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in Hollywood
1945
as Dennis Kavanaugh
Two Yanks in Trinidad
1942
as Sgt. Valentine
Blonde Alibi
1946
as Inspector Carmichael
Why Nudism: An Expose of Nudism
1933
as Man Walking Through Lobby (uncredited)
Love Crazy
1941
as 'Pinky' Grayson
They Got Me Covered
1943
as Mason
Little Giant
1946
as The conductor
Buck Privates Come Home
1947
as Police captain
Cuban Fireball
1951
as Captain Brown
Joe Palooka in the Knockout
1947
as Crockett
Rise and Shine
1941
as Coach Graham
Gobs and Gals
1952
as Cmdr. J.E. Gerrens
Louisiana Purchase
1941
as Capt. Pierre Whitfield
Murder Over New York
1940
as Insp. Vance
Curtain Call
1940
as Jeff Crandall
The Time of Their Lives
1946
as Lt. Mason
The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
1939
as Hotel Manager
Wyoming
1940
as Bart - Henchman
The Gracie Allen Murder Case
1939
as Dist. Atty. John, Markham
A Night to Remember
1942
as Bolling
The Misleading Lady
1932
as Bill - Asylum Guard
Out of This World
1945
as J.C. Crawford
The Flying Irishman
1939
as Roy Thompson
His Woman
1931
as Crewman
Campus Sleuth
1948
as Insp. Watson
Michael Shayne: Private Detective
1940
as Chief Peter Painter
Count 'Em
1915
The Chemist
1936
A Family Picnic
1915
as Mr. Jones
The Great Man Votes
1939
as Iron Hat McCarthy
The Dark Horse
1946
as John Rooney
The Girl from Mexico
1939
as L. B. Renner
The Saint's Double Trouble
1940
as Inspector John H. Bohlen
The Amazing Mr. Williams
1939
as Lieutenant Bixler
Meet Danny Wilson
1952
as Sergeant Kelly
Holiday Rhythm
1950
as Earl E. Byrd
Annabel Takes a Tour
1938
as Thompson, RR Conductor
Blondie Takes a Vacation
1939
as Harvey Morton
Girl on the Spot
1946
as Inspector Gleason
You're in the Army Now
1941
as Colonel Dobson
Nut Guilty
1936
as Dan Riley (uncredited)
Buzzin' Around
1933
as Policeman
Gall and Golf
1917
The Girl and the Gambler
1939
as Mike Bascom
Two Tickets to Broadway
1951
as Policeman
She Gets Her Man
1945
as Henry Wright
My Sister Eileen
1942
as Officer Lonigan
A Peach of a Pair
1934
as The Baron - Dinner Guest (uncredited)
Northward, Ho!
1940
as Himself
A Stranger in Town
1943
as Vinnie Zephyr Blaxton
Hold That Blonde!
1945
as Mr. Kratz
The Brute Man
1946
as Police Captain M. J. Donelly
Best Foot Forward
1943
as Capt. Bradd
The Acid Test
1932
Easy Money
1915
The Capitol
1919
as Jimmy Vincent (as Donald Hugh McBride)
Lady Bodyguard
1943
as R.L Barclay
The Fabulous Joe
1947
as Lawyer Gilbert
Twelve Crowded Hours
1939
as Detective Sergeant Joe Keller
The Fettered Woman
1917
as Jack Wolver
The Revolt of Mr. Wiggs
1915
as Mr. Wiggs
Joe Palooka Meets Humphrey
1950
as Mayor
Howd' Ya Like That?
1934
as Customs Officer
Beat the Band
1947
as P. Aloysius Duff
The Wrong, Wrong Trail
1934
as I. Peek - Head Detective
Here Comes Flossie!
1933
as Flossie's Driver
The Daring of Diana
1916
as Jimmy Towne
His First Flame
1935
as Fire Chief (as Don McBride)
Jane's Bashful Hero
1916
as Willie
Mexican Spitfire Sees a Ghost
1942
as Percy Fitzbadden
Who's Crazy
1937
Artistic Temper
1932
Wayward
1932
as Taxicab Driver (uncredited)
Serves You Right
1935
as Muscle Bound Pete (as Don MacBride)
That Goes Double
1933
as The Cop (uncredited)
By Might of His Right
1915
as The Wife's Big Brother
Peaceful Relations
1936
as Irate Camper
A Safe Investment
1915
His Pest Girl
1937
as Elevator operator
Smoked Hams
1934
as Stagehand (uncredited)
My Mummy's Arms
1934
as Egyptian (uncredited)
The Shell Game
1918
as Vocal Teacher
So You Won't T-T-T-Talk
1934
as Angry Neighbor (uncredited)
The Good Old Plumbertime
1936
Aces Wild
1933
as Mr. Dawson (uncredited)
Newlyweds' House Guest
1952
as Bob's Boss
About 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 reco… With 117 credits spanning from 1915 to 1955, Donald MacBride has appeared in 117 films and 0 TV shows.
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Most Popular Donald MacBride Movies
- The Seven Year Itch (1955) — as M. Brady
- Topper Returns (1941) — as Sgt. Roberts
- The Stooge (1951) — as Diner Proprietor (uncredited)
- Smart Politics (1948) — as Phineas Wharton Sr. / Phineas Wharton Jr.
- Northwest Passage (1940) — as Sergeant McNott
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