
Donald MacBride
Known for Acting · 119 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 (119)

The Seven Year Itch
1955
as M. Brady

Room Service
1938
as Gregory Wagner

The Killers
1946
as R.S. Kenyon
Easy Money
1915

My Favorite Wife
1940
as Hotel Clerk

The Story of Seabiscuit
1949
as George Carson

The Time of Their Lives
1946
as Lt. Mason

Blonde Alibi
1946
as Inspector Carmichael

Wayward
1932
as Taxicab Driver (uncredited)

High Sierra
1941
as Big Mac

His Woman
1931
as Crewman

Topper Returns
1941
as Sgt. Roberts

Buck Privates Come Home
1947
as Police captain

The Invisible Woman
1940
as Foghorn

Juke Girl
1942
as 'Muckeye' John

The Thin Man Goes Home
1944
as Police Chief MacGregor

The Dark Corner
1946
as Policeman at Gallery (uncredited)

Northwest Passage
1940
as Sergeant McNott

Here Comes Mr. Jordan
1941
as Inspector Williams

Two Tickets to Broadway
1951
as Policeman

The Stooge
1951
as Diner Proprietor (uncredited)

The Glass Key
1942
as Farr

The Gracie Allen Murder Case
1939
as Dist. Atty. John, Markham

Out of This World
1945
as J.C. Crawford

Why Nudism: An Expose of Nudism
1933
as Man Walking Through Lobby (uncredited)

You're in the Army Now
1941
as Colonel Dobson

They Got Me Covered
1943
as Mason

Girl on the Spot
1946
as Inspector Gleason

Gobs and Gals
1952
as Cmdr. J.E. Gerrens
A Family Picnic
1915
as Mr. Jones

Twelve Crowded Hours
1939
as Detective Sergeant Joe Keller

Animal Crackers
1930
as House Party Guest (uncredited)

Love Crazy
1941
as 'Pinky' Grayson

The Egg and I
1947
as Mr. Henty

Sailor Beware
1952
as Chief Bos'n Mate (uncredited)
The Mysterious Mr. Davey
1914
as The Office Boy

My Sister Eileen
1942
as Officer Lonigan

Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in Hollywood
1945
as Dennis Kavanaugh

Blondie Takes a Vacation
1939
as Harvey Morton

Good News
1947
as Coach Johnson

The Misleading Lady
1932
as Bill - Asylum Guard

Annabel Takes a Tour
1938
as Thompson, RR Conductor

Little Giant
1946
as The conductor

The Fettered Woman
1917
as Jack Wolver
Newlyweds' House Guest
1952
as Bob's Boss

Charlie Chan at Treasure Island
1939
as Deputy Police Chief J.J. Kilvaine

The Amazing Mr. Williams
1939
as Lieutenant Bixler

The Flying Irishman
1939
as Roy Thompson

The Doughgirls
1944
as The Judge

Michael Shayne: Private Detective
1940
as Chief Peter Painter

Hold That Blonde!
1945
as Mr. Kratz

Best Foot Forward
1943
as Capt. Bradd
Gall and Golf
1917

Doll Face
1945
as Lawyer Ferguson

The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
1939
as Hotel Manager

Louisiana Purchase
1941
as Capt. Pierre Whitfield

Rise and Shine
1941
as Coach Graham

The Girl from Mexico
1939
as L. B. Renner

Murder Over New York
1940
as Insp. Vance

Meet Danny Wilson
1952
as Sergeant Kelly

The Dark Horse
1946
as John Rooney
His Pest Girl
1937
as Elevator operator

Two Yanks in Trinidad
1942
as Sgt. Valentine

Rhubarb
1951
as Pheeny

The Brute Man
1946
as Police Captain M. J. Donelly

The Saint's Double Trouble
1940
as Inspector John H. Bohlen

Wyoming
1940
as Bart - Henchman

The Great Man Votes
1939
as Iron Hat McCarthy

A Night to Remember
1942
as Bolling

A Stranger in Town
1943
as Vinnie Zephyr Blaxton

She Gets Her Man
1945
as Henry Wright

You'll Never Get Rich
1941
as Top Sergeant

The Girl and the Gambler
1939
as Mike Bascom

The Chemist
1936

Texas Carnival
1951
as Concessionaire

Beat the Band
1947
as P. Aloysius Duff

Jinx Money
1948
as Police Capt. James Q. Broaderik

Smart Politics
1948
as Phineas Wharton Sr. / Phineas Wharton Jr.

Howd' Ya Like That?
1934
as Customs Officer

Bowery Battalion
1951
as Herbert Frisbie

Curtain Call
1940
as Jeff Crandall

Footlight Fever
1941
as Jeff Crandall

Lady Bodyguard
1943
as R.L Barclay

Mexican Spitfire Sees a Ghost
1942
as Percy Fitzbadden

Campus Sleuth
1948
as Insp. Watson

Joe Palooka in the Knockout
1947
as Crockett

Penthouse Rhythm
1945
as Brewster
Cuban Fireball
1951
as Captain Brown

The Fabulous Joe
1947
as Lawyer Gilbert
Artistic Temper
1932

Holiday Rhythm
1950
as Earl E. Byrd

That Goes Double
1933
as The Cop (uncredited)

His First Flame
1935
as Fire Chief (as Don McBride)

The Capitol
1919
as Jimmy Vincent (as Donald Hugh McBride)

Joe Palooka Meets Humphrey
1950
as Mayor

A Peach of a Pair
1934
as The Baron - Dinner Guest (uncredited)

Smoked Hams
1934
as Stagehand (uncredited)

The Wrong, Wrong Trail
1934
as I. Peek - Head Detective

Nut Guilty
1936
as Dan Riley (uncredited)
Count 'Em
1915

My Mummy's Arms
1934
as Egyptian (uncredited)

Buzzin' Around
1933
as Policeman
The Revolt of Mr. Wiggs
1915
as Mr. Wiggs

Northward, Ho!
1940
as Himself

The Shell Game
1918
as Vocal Teacher

Ghost Buster
1952
as JR Lynch

By Might of His Right
1915
as The Wife's Big Brother

So You Won't T-T-T-Talk
1934
as Angry Neighbor (uncredited)
The Acid Test
1932

The Daring of Diana
1916
as Jimmy Towne
Peaceful Relations
1936
as Irate Camper

Here Comes Flossie!
1933
as Flossie's Driver
Who's Crazy
1937
Aces Wild
1933
as Mr. Dawson (uncredited)
A Little Girl with Big Ideas
1934

Jane's Bashful Hero
1916
as Willie
The Good Old Plumbertime
1936

A Safe Investment
1915

Serves You Right
1935
as Muscle Bound Pete (as Don MacBride)
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 119 credits spanning from 1914 to 1955, Donald MacBride has appeared in 119 films and 0 TV shows.
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Most Popular Donald MacBride Movies
- The Seven Year Itch (1955) — as M. Brady
- Room Service (1938) — as Gregory Wagner
- The Killers (1946) — as R.S. Kenyon
- Easy Money (1915)
- My Favorite Wife (1940) — as Hotel Clerk
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