
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

A Safe Investment

JR Lynch
Ghost Buster

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?

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

Fire Chief (as Don McBride)
His First Flame

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

Easy Money

Man Walking Through Lobby (uncredited)
Why Nudism: An Expose of Nudism
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
116
Gender
Male
Birthday
1889-06-22
Place of Birth
Brooklyn, New York, USA
Also Known As
Donald Hugh MacBride