Donald MacBride
Acting
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.
Movies(117)
The Seven Year Itch
M. Brady
1955
Gobs and Gals
Cmdr. J.E. Gerrens
1952
Newlyweds' House Guest
Bob's Boss
1952
Ghost Buster
JR Lynch
1952
Sailor Beware
Chief Bos'n Mate (uncredited)
1952
Meet Danny Wilson
Sergeant Kelly
1952
Two Tickets to Broadway
Policeman
1951
The Stooge
Diner Proprietor (uncredited)
1951
Texas Carnival
Concessionaire #2
1951
Rhubarb
Pheeny
1951
Cuban Fireball
Captain Brown
1951
Bowery Battalion
Herbert Frisbie
1951
Holiday Rhythm
Earl E. Byrd
1950
Joe Palooka Meets Humphrey
Mayor
1950
The Story of Seabiscuit
George Carson
1949
Jinx Money
Police Capt. James Q. Broaderik
1948
Campus Sleuth
Insp. Watson
1948
Smart Politics
Phineas Wharton Sr. / Phineas Wharton Jr.
1948
Good News
Coach Johnson
1947
Joe Palooka in the Knockout
Crockett
1947
The Fabulous Joe
Lawyer Gilbert
1947
The Egg and I
Mr. Henty
1947
Buck Privates Come Home
Police captain
1947
Beat the Band
P. Aloysius Duff
1947
The Brute Man
Police Captain M. J. Donelly
1946
The Killers
R.S. Kenyon
1946
The Time of Their Lives
Lt. Mason
1946
The Dark Horse
John Rooney
1946
The Dark Corner
Policeman at Gallery (uncredited)
1946
Blonde Alibi
Inspector Carmichael
1946
Little Giant
The conductor
1946
Girl on the Spot
Inspector Gleason
1946
Doll Face
Lawyer Ferguson
1945
Hold That Blonde!
Mr. Kratz
1945
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in Hollywood
Dennis Kavanaugh
1945
Out of This World
J.C. Crawford
1945
Penthouse Rhythm
Brewster
1945
She Gets Her Man
Henry Wright
1945
The Thin Man Goes Home
Police Chief MacGregor
1944
The Doughgirls
The Judge
1944
Best Foot Forward
Capt. Bradd
1943
A Stranger in Town
Vinnie Zephyr Blaxton
1943
They Got Me Covered
Mason
1943
Lady Bodyguard
R.L Barclay
1943
A Night to Remember
Bolling
1942
My Sister Eileen
Officer Lonigan
1942
The Glass Key
Farr
1942
Mexican Spitfire Sees a Ghost
Percy Fitzbadden
1942
Juke Girl
'Muckeye' John
1942
Two Yanks in Trinidad
Sgt. Valentine
1942
Louisiana Purchase
Capt. Pierre Whitfield
1941
You're in the Army Now
Colonel Dobson
1941
Rise and Shine
Coach Graham
1941
You'll Never Get Rich
Top Sergeant
1941
Here Comes Mr. Jordan
Inspector Williams
1941
Love Crazy
'Pinky' Grayson
1941
Footlight Fever
Jeff Crandall
1941
Topper Returns
Sgt. Roberts
1941
High Sierra
Big Mac
1941
The Invisible Woman
Foghorn
1940
Michael Shayne: Private Detective
Chief Peter Painter
1940
Murder Over New York
Insp. Vance
1940
Wyoming
Bart - Henchman
1940
My Favorite Wife
Hotel Clerk
1940
Curtain Call
Jeff Crandall
1940
Northwest Passage
Sergeant McNott
1940
Northward, Ho!
Himself
1940
The Saint's Double Trouble
Inspector John H. Bohlen
1940
The Amazing Mr. Williams
Lieutenant Bixler
1939
Charlie Chan at Treasure Island
Deputy Police Chief J.J. Kilvaine
1939
Blondie Takes a Vacation
Harvey Morton
1939
The Girl and the Gambler
Mike Bascom
1939
The Gracie Allen Murder Case
Dist. Atty. John, Markham
1939
The Girl from Mexico
L. B. Renner
1939
The Flying Irishman
Roy Thompson
1939
The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
Hotel Manager
1939
Twelve Crowded Hours
Detective Sergeant Joe Keller
1939
The Great Man Votes
Iron Hat McCarthy
1939
Annabel Takes a Tour
Thompson, RR Conductor
1938
Room Service
Gregory Wagner
1938
Who's Crazy
1937
His Pest Girl
Elevator operator
1937
Nut Guilty
Dan Riley (uncredited)
1936
The Chemist
1936
The Good Old Plumbertime
1936
Peaceful Relations
Irate Camper
1936
Serves You Right
Muscle Bound Pete (as Don MacBride)
1935
His First Flame
Fire Chief (as Don McBride)
1935
A Peach of a Pair
The Baron - Dinner Guest (uncredited)
1934
So You Won't T-T-T-Talk
Angry Neighbor (uncredited)
1934
Smoked Hams
Stagehand (uncredited)
1934
My Mummy's Arms
Egyptian (uncredited)
1934
The Wrong, Wrong Trail
I. Peek - Head Detective
1934
Howd' Ya Like That?
Customs Officer
1934
Here Comes Flossie!
Flossie's Driver
1933
That Goes Double
The Cop (uncredited)
1933
Aces Wild
Mr. Dawson (uncredited)
1933
Buzzin' Around
Policeman
1933
Why Nudism: An Expose of Nudism
Man Walking Through Lobby (uncredited)
1933
The Acid Test
1932
Artistic Temper
1932
The Misleading Lady
Bill - Asylum Guard
1932
Wayward
Taxicab Driver (uncredited)
1932
His Woman
Crewman
1931
Animal Crackers
House Party Guest (uncredited)
1930
The Capitol
Jimmy Vincent (as Donald Hugh McBride)
1919
The Shell Game
Vocal Teacher
1918
The Fettered Woman
Jack Wolver
1917
Gall and Golf
1917
The Daring of Diana
Jimmy Towne
1916
Jane's Bashful Hero
Willie
1916
By Might of His Right
The Wife's Big Brother
1915
Count 'Em
1915
A Family Picnic
Mr. Jones
1915
A Safe Investment
1915
The Revolt of Mr. Wiggs
Mr. Wiggs
1915
Easy Money
1915