Donald MacBride

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. He was born in Brooklyn, New York, and died in Los Angeles, California. Survivors included his wife and a stepson.

Known For

M. Brady

The Seven Year Itch

Harvey Morton

Blondie Takes a Vacation

'Pinky' Grayson

Love Crazy

Officer Lonigan

My Sister Eileen

The Cop (uncredited)

That Goes Double

Deputy Police Chief J.J. Kilvaine

Charlie Chan at Treasure Island

Police captain

Buck Privates Come Home

Big Mac

High Sierra

Foghorn

The Invisible Woman

Irate Camper

Peaceful Relations

The conductor

Little Giant

Police Chief MacGregor

The Thin Man Goes Home

R.S. Kenyon

The Killers

George Carson

The Story of Seabiscuit

Inspector Carmichael

Blonde Alibi

Gregory Wagner

Room Service

Insp. Vance

Murder Over New York

Inspector John H. Bohlen

The Saint's Double Trouble

Inspector Williams

Here Comes Mr. Jordan

Farr

The Glass Key

Hotel Manager

The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle

Dist. Atty. John, Markham

The Gracie Allen Murder Case

Diner Proprietor (uncredited)

The Stooge

The Chemist

Police Capt. James Q. Broaderik

Jinx Money

Police Captain M. J. Donelly

The Brute Man

The Judge

The Doughgirls

'Muckeye' John

Juke Girl

Jimmy Towne

The Daring of Diana

Detective Sergeant Joe Keller

Twelve Crowded Hours

Chief Bos'n Mate (uncredited)

Sailor Beware

Chief Peter Painter

Michael Shayne: Private Detective

Willie

Jane's Bashful Hero

Lawyer Ferguson

Doll Face

The Good Old Plumbertime

Sergeant Kelly

Meet Danny Wilson

Jeff Crandall

Curtain Call

Jeff Crandall

Footlight Fever

Inspector Gleason

Girl on the Spot

Vinnie Zephyr Blaxton

A Stranger in Town

Herbert Frisbie

Bowery Battalion

The Acid Test

Flossie's Driver

Here Comes Flossie!

Gall and Golf

I. Peek - Head Detective

The Wrong, Wrong Trail

Sgt. Roberts

Topper Returns

Mike Bascom

The Girl and the Gambler

Roy Thompson

The Flying Irishman

Who's Crazy

Crewman

His Woman

L. B. Renner

The Girl from Mexico

Coach Johnson

Good News

Iron Hat McCarthy

The Great Man Votes

Thompson, RR Conductor

Annabel Takes a Tour

Percy Fitzbadden

Mexican Spitfire Sees a Ghost

P. Aloysius Duff

Beat the Band

Mr. Dawson (uncredited)

Aces Wild

The Wife's Big Brother

By Might of His Right

J.C. Crawford

Out of This World

Lieutenant Bixler

The Amazing Mr. Williams

Dennis Kavanaugh

Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in Hollywood

Sergeant McNott

Northwest Passage

Mr. Kratz

Hold That Blonde!

Capt. Bradd

Best Foot Forward

Cmdr. J.E. Gerrens

Gobs and Gals

Bob's Boss

Newlyweds' House Guest

Elevator operator

His Pest Girl

JR Lynch

Ghost Buster

A Safe Investment

Himself

Northward, Ho!

Bart - Henchman

Wyoming

Mason

They Got Me Covered

John Rooney

The Dark Horse

Captain Brown

Cuban Fireball

Concessionaire #2

Texas Carnival

Taxicab Driver (uncredited)

Wayward

Hotel Clerk

My Favorite Wife

Sgt. Valentine

Two Yanks in Trinidad

Artistic Temper

Colonel Dobson

You're in the Army Now

Bill - Asylum Guard

The Misleading Lady

Policeman

Buzzin' Around

Insp. Watson

Campus Sleuth

Customs Officer

Howd' Ya Like That?

Fire Chief (as Don McBride)

His First Flame

The Baron - Dinner Guest (uncredited)

A Peach of a Pair

Egyptian (uncredited)

My Mummy's Arms

Stagehand (uncredited)

Smoked Hams

Muscle Bound Pete (as Don MacBride)

Serves You Right

Angry Neighbor (uncredited)

So You Won't T-T-T-Talk

R.L Barclay

Lady Bodyguard

Pheeny

Rhubarb

Earl E. Byrd

Holiday Rhythm

Top Sergeant

You'll Never Get Rich

Henry Wright

She Gets Her Man

Mr. Henty

The Egg and I

Coach Graham

Rise and Shine

Policeman

Two Tickets to Broadway

Brewster

Penthouse Rhythm

Bolling

A Night to Remember

Lt. Mason

The Time of Their Lives

Dan Riley (uncredited)

Nut Guilty

Crockett

Joe Palooka in the Knockout

Capt. Pierre Whitfield

Louisiana Purchase

House Party Guest (uncredited)

Animal Crackers

Mayor

Joe Palooka Meets Humphrey

Lawyer Gilbert

The Fabulous Joe

Jimmy Vincent (as Donald Hugh McBride)

The Capitol

Policeman at Gallery (uncredited)

The Dark Corner

Phineas Wharton, Sr. / Phineas Wharton, Jr.

Smart Politics

Vocal Teacher

The Shell Game

Count 'Em

Mr. Jones

A Family Picnic

Mr. Wiggs

The Revolt of Mr. Wiggs

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

114

Gender

Male

Birthday

1889-06-22

Place of Birth

Brooklyn, New York, USA

Also Known As

Donald Hugh MacBride