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.
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
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