Donald MacBride
Known for ActingBorn 1889-06-22 — died 1957-06-21Brooklyn, New York, USA
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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.
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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
The Seven Year Itch
1955 · as M. Brady
The Killers
1946 · as R.S. Kenyon
My Favorite Wife
1940 · as Hotel Clerk
High Sierra
1941 · as Big Mac
Room Service
1938 · as Gregory Wagner
The Dark Corner
1946 · as Policeman at Gallery (uncredited)
Juke Girl
1942 · as 'Muckeye' John
The Time of Their Lives
1946 · as Lt. Mason
The Thin Man Goes Home
1944 · as Police Chief MacGregor
Here Comes Mr. Jordan
1941 · as Inspector Williams
Love Crazy
1941 · as 'Pinky' Grayson
The Glass Key
1942 · as Farr
Blonde Alibi
1946 · as Inspector Carmichael
The Stooge
1951 · as Diner Proprietor (uncredited)
Charlie Chan at Treasure Island
1939 · as Deputy Police Chief J.J. Kilvaine
His Woman
1931 · as Crewman
Topper Returns
1941 · as Sgt. Roberts
Little Giant
1946 · as The conductor