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词条 Horace McMahon
释义

  1. Early years

  2. Career

  3. Legacy

  4. Personal life

  5. Partial filmography

  6. References

  7. External links

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| name = Horace McMahon
| image = Horace McMahon in Detective Story.jpg
| caption = McMahon in Detective Story (1951)
| birth_name =
| birth_date = {{birth date|1906|5|17}}
| birth_place = South Norwalk, Connecticut, U.S.
| death_date = {{death date and age|1971|8|17|1906|5|17}}
| death_place = Norwalk, Connecticut, U.S.
| resting_place = Saint Mary's Cemetery, Norwalk, Connecticut, U.S.
| education = Fordham University School of Law
| occupation = Actor
| years_active = 1931–1969
| spouse = {{marriage|Louise Campbell|1937|1971|end=died}}
| children = 3
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Horace McMahon (May 17, 1906 – August 17, 1971) was an American actor. He was one of Hollywood's favorite heavies.

McMahon began his acting career on Broadway, then appeared in many films and television series. In 1962, he received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for his performance in the series Naked City (1958–1963).

Early years

McMahon was born in South Norwalk, Connecticut.[1] He became interested in acting when he was a student at Fordham University School of Law.[2]

Career

In his early career he mostly played thugs or jailbirds, but in 1949 he starred in his most acclaimed role, as Lieutenant Monaghan in the drama play Detective Story and in 1951 he reprised his character in Paramount Pictures' film version Detective Story, alongside Kirk Douglas and Eleanor Parker.

McMahon also starred on television, in the ABC police series Naked City as Lt. Mike Parker, a gruff, no-nonsense, but warmhearted cop's cop, interested only in justice and doing the job according to the proper rules of the game. He was nominated for an Emmy Award for this role.[3]

In 1964, McMahon played Hank McClure, a police contact in the 13-week CBS drama series, Mr. Broadway, with Craig Stevens.

He also did voice-overs for commercials, including those for Close-Up toothpaste and Armstrong tires.[4]

Legacy

In 1972, a 375-seat theater named in honor of McMahon was created in the McCrory Building on Washington Street in South Norwalk, Connecticut.[4]

Personal life

McMahon was married to actress Louise Campbell from 1938 until his death in 1971,[4] when he died from a heart ailment.{{Citation needed|date=January 2017}} Their daughter, Martha McMahon, also became an actress.[5]

Partial filmography

  • Exclusive (1937)
  • The Wrong Road (1937)
  • A Girl with Ideas (1937) as Al
  • Quick Millions (1939)
  • Another Thin Man (1939) as chauffeur
  • Dr. Kildare's Strange Case (1940)
  • Come Live with Me (1941) as Taxi Driver
  • Birth of the Blues (1941)
  • Timber Queen (1944)
  • Abbott and Costello Go to Mars (1953)
  • Susan Slept Here (1954)
  • Texas Lady (1955)
  • The Delicate Delinquent (1957)
  • Beau James (1957)
  • Never Steal Anything Small (1959)
  • The Swinger (1966)
  • The Detective (1968)

References

{{Portal|Biography|Film|Television}}
1. ^{{cite news|title=New Norwalk Theatre Will Honor McMahon|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8271347/the_bridgeport_post/|work=The Bridgeport Post|date=April 16, 1972|location=Connecticut, Bridgeport|page=109|via = Newspapers.com|accessdate = January 9, 2017}} {{Open access}}
2. ^"Entry: Horace McMahon", NNDB
3. ^{{cite news| title =Outstanding performance in a supporting role by an actor - 1962| publisher =Emmys.com| url =http://www.emmys.com/celebrities/horace-mcmahon| accessdate =2012-09-21}}
4. ^{{cite news|last1=Sutton|first1=Larry|title=Actress McMahon Dead at 86|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/archives/news/actress-mcmahon-dead-86-article-1.773802|accessdate=26 October 2016|work=New York Daily News|date=November 6, 1997}}
5. ^{{cite news|last1=McCarthy|first1=Margaret|title=McMahons of Rowayton Are Finding Theatrical Work Keeps Family Busy|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8271591/the_bridgeport_post/|work=The Bridgeport Post|date=August 13, 1970|location=Connecticut, Bridgeport|page=16|via = Newspapers.com|accessdate = January 9, 2017}} {{Open access}}

External links

{{commons category|Horace McMahon}}
  • {{IMDb name|id=0573024}}
  • {{IBDB name|52518}}
  • {{Find a Grave|6753679}}
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