Horace McMahon
Acting
- Born:
- 1906-05-17
- Died:
- 1971-08-17
- Place of birth:
- South Norwalk, Connecticut, USA
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Horace McMahon (May 17, 1906 – August 17, 1971) was an American actor. McMahon was born in South Norwalk, Connecticut. He became interested in acting when he was a student at Fordham University School of Law. 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. 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. In 1972, a 375-seat theater named in honor of McMahon was created in the McCrory Building on Washington Street in South Norwalk, Connecticut. McMahon was married to actress Louise Campbell from 1938 until his death in 1971, when he died from a heart ailment. Their daughter, Martha McMahon, also became an actress.
Known For
Filmography
Make Room for Granddaddy
The Detective
The Swinger
Family Affair
Batman
Mr. Broadway
The Polo Grounds: Requiem for an Arena
Run To Daylight
Jackie Gleason and His American Scene Magazine
The Mike Douglas Show
The Defenders
Route 66
Bourbon Street Beat
The Alaskans
The Twilight Zone
What Makes Sammy Run?
Never Steal Anything Small
New York Confidential
77 Sunset Strip
Naked City
Bronco
Sugarfoot
Beau James
The Delicate Delinquent
Texas Lady
The 20th Century Fox Hour
My Sister Eileen
Blackboard Jungle
Climax!
Father Knows Best
Susan Slept Here
The Lone Wolf
Duffy of San Quentin
Champ for a Day
Fast Company
Man in the Dark
Abbott and Costello Go to Mars
The Ford Television Theatre
Four Star Playhouse
Detective Story
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
The Red Skelton Show
Tales of Tomorrow
Lux Video Theatre
Robert Montgomery Presents
Martin Kane, Private Eye
Lights Out
Waterfront at Midnight
The Ed Sullivan Show
Joe Palooka in Fighting Mad
Timber Queen
Dangerous Blondes
Good Luck, Mr. Yates
Stage Door Canteen
Jail House Blues
Birth of the Blues
The Stork Pays Off
Buy Me That Town
Lady Scarface
Rookies on Parade
Come Live with Me
Dr. Kildare's Crisis
The Bride Wore Crutches
Melody Ranch
The Leather Pushers
Dr. Kildare Goes Home
The Golden Fleecing
We Who Are Young
Millionaires in Prison
Gangs of Chicago
My Favorite Wife
I Can't Give You Anything But Love, Baby
Dr. Kildare's Strange Case
The Ghost Comes Home
The Marines Fly High
Oh, Johnny, How You Can Love!
Laugh It Off
That's Right – You're Wrong
Another Thin Man
Sabotage
She Married a Cop
Bachelor Mother
The Gracie Allen Murder Case
Rose of Washington Square
Big Town Czar
Calling Dr. Kildare
Sergeant Madden
I Was a Convict
Pride of the Navy
Pirates of the Skies
Federal Man-Hunt
Newsboys' Home
Secrets of a Nurse
Broadway Musketeers
Wanted by the Police
Marie Antoinette
Tenth Avenue Kid
The Crowd Roars
Fast Company
Ladies in Distress
King of the Newsboys
When G-Men Step In
A Girl with Ideas
The Wrong Road
Exclusive
Public Wedding
Kid Galahad
They Gave Him a Gun
Navy Blues
The Officer's Mess