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Donald MacBride

Bio: 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
Born: Sat, Jun 22 1889
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, USA

Death: Fri, Jun 21 1957
Donald MacBride is 67 years old
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Poster of The Seven Year Itch
The Seven Year Itch
Donald MacBride was 65 in The Seven Year Itch as 'M. Brady'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 03 1955
Poster of Gobs and Gals
Gobs and Gals
Donald MacBride was 62 in Gobs and Gals as 'Cmdr. J.E. Gerrens'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 01 1952
Poster of Newlyweds' House Guest
Newlyweds' House Guest
Donald MacBride was 62 in Newlyweds' House Guest as 'Bob's Boss'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 12 1952
Poster of Ghost Buster
Ghost Buster
Donald MacBride was 62 in Ghost Buster as 'JR Lynch'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 07 1952
Poster of Meet Danny Wilson
Meet Danny Wilson
Donald MacBride was 62 in Meet Danny Wilson as 'Sergeant Kelly'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 08 1952
Poster of Sailor Beware
Sailor Beware
Donald MacBride was 62 in Sailor Beware as 'Chief Bos'n Mate (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 08 1952
Poster of Two Tickets to Broadway
Two Tickets to Broadway
Donald MacBride was 62 in Two Tickets to Broadway as 'Policeman'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 20 1951
Poster of The Stooge
The Stooge
Donald MacBride was 62 in The Stooge as 'Diner Proprietor (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 15 1951
Poster of Texas Carnival
Texas Carnival
Donald MacBride was 62 in Texas Carnival as 'Concessionaire #2'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 05 1951
Poster of Rhubarb
Rhubarb
Donald MacBride was 62 in Rhubarb as 'Pheeny'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 29 1951
Poster of Cuban Fireball
Cuban Fireball
Donald MacBride was 61 in Cuban Fireball as 'Captain Brown'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 05 1951
Poster of Bowery Battalion
Bowery Battalion
Donald MacBride was 61 in Bowery Battalion as 'Herbert Frisbie'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 24 1951
Poster of Holiday Rhythm
Holiday Rhythm
Donald MacBride was 61 in Holiday Rhythm as 'Earl E. Byrd'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 30 1950
Poster of Joe Palooka Meets Humphrey
Joe Palooka Meets Humphrey
Donald MacBride was 60 in Joe Palooka Meets Humphrey as 'Mayor'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 05 1950
Poster of The Story of Seabiscuit
The Story of Seabiscuit
Donald MacBride was 60 in The Story of Seabiscuit as 'George Carson'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 12 1949
Poster of Jinx Money
Jinx Money
Donald MacBride was 59 in Jinx Money as 'Police Capt. James Q. Broaderik'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 27 1948
Poster of Campus Sleuth
Campus Sleuth
Donald MacBride was 58 in Campus Sleuth as 'Insp. Watson'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 04 1948
Poster of Smart Politics
Smart Politics
Donald MacBride was 58 in Smart Politics as 'Phineas Wharton, Sr. / Phineas Wharton, Jr.'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 03 1948
Poster of Good News
Good News
Donald MacBride was 58 in Good News as 'Coach Johnson'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 04 1947
Poster of Joe Palooka in the Knockout
Joe Palooka in the Knockout
Donald MacBride was 58 in Joe Palooka in the Knockout as 'Crockett'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 20 1947
Poster of The Fabulous Joe
The Fabulous Joe
Donald MacBride was 58 in The Fabulous Joe as 'Lawyer Gilbert'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 28 1947
Poster of The Egg and I
The Egg and I
Donald MacBride was 57 in The Egg and I as 'Mr. Henty'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 01 1947
Poster of Buck Privates Come Home
Buck Privates Come Home
Donald MacBride was 57 in Buck Privates Come Home as 'Police captain'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 04 1947
Poster of Beat the Band
Beat the Band
Donald MacBride was 57 in Beat the Band as 'P. Aloysius Duff'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 19 1947
Poster of The Brute Man
The Brute Man
Donald MacBride was 57 in The Brute Man as 'Police Captain M. J. Donelly'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 01 1946
Poster of The Killers
The Killers
Donald MacBride was 57 in The Killers as 'R.S. Kenyon'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 30 1946
Poster of The Time of Their Lives
The Time of Their Lives
Donald MacBride was 57 in The Time of Their Lives as 'Lt. Mason'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 13 1946
Poster of The Dark Horse
The Dark Horse
Donald MacBride was 57 in The Dark Horse as 'John Rooney'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 19 1946
Poster of The Dark Corner
The Dark Corner
Donald MacBride was 56 in The Dark Corner as 'Policeman at Gallery (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 09 1946
Poster of Blonde Alibi
Blonde Alibi
Donald MacBride was 56 in Blonde Alibi as 'Inspector Carmichael'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 01 1946
Poster of Little Giant
Little Giant
Donald MacBride was 56 in Little Giant as 'The conductor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 22 1946
Poster of Girl on the Spot
Girl on the Spot
Donald MacBride was 56 in Girl on the Spot as 'Inspector Gleason'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 11 1946
Poster of Doll Face
Doll Face
Donald MacBride was 56 in Doll Face as 'Lawyer Ferguson'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 31 1945
Poster of Hold That Blonde!
Hold That Blonde!
Donald MacBride was 56 in Hold That Blonde! as 'Mr. Kratz'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 23 1945
Poster of Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in Hollywood
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in Hollywood
Donald MacBride was 56 in Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in Hollywood as 'Dennis Kavanaugh'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 05 1945
Poster of Out of This World
Out of This World
Donald MacBride was 56 in Out of This World as 'J.C. Crawford'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 13 1945
Poster of Penthouse Rhythm
Penthouse Rhythm
Donald MacBride was 56 in Penthouse Rhythm as 'Brewster'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 22 1945
Poster of She Gets Her Man
She Gets Her Man
Donald MacBride was 55 in She Gets Her Man as 'Henry Wright'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 12 1945
Poster of The Thin Man Goes Home
The Thin Man Goes Home
Donald MacBride was 55 in The Thin Man Goes Home as 'Police Chief MacGregor'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 24 1944
Poster of The Doughgirls
The Doughgirls
Donald MacBride was 55 in The Doughgirls as 'The Judge'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 25 1944
Poster of Best Foot Forward
Best Foot Forward
Donald MacBride was 54 in Best Foot Forward as 'Capt. Bradd'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 08 1943
Poster of A Stranger in Town
A Stranger in Town
Donald MacBride was 53 in A Stranger in Town as 'Vinnie Zephyr Blaxton'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 01 1943
Poster of They Got Me Covered
They Got Me Covered
Donald MacBride was 53 in They Got Me Covered as 'Mason'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 04 1943
Poster of Lady Bodyguard
Lady Bodyguard
Donald MacBride was 53 in Lady Bodyguard as 'R.L Barclay'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 02 1943
Poster of A Night to Remember
A Night to Remember
Donald MacBride was 53 in A Night to Remember as 'Bolling'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 10 1942
Poster of My Sister Eileen
My Sister Eileen
Donald MacBride was 53 in My Sister Eileen as 'Officer Lonigan'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 24 1942
Poster of The Glass Key
The Glass Key
Donald MacBride was 53 in The Glass Key as 'Farr'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 08 1942
Poster of Mexican Spitfire Sees a Ghost
Mexican Spitfire Sees a Ghost
Donald MacBride was 53 in Mexican Spitfire Sees a Ghost as 'Percy Fitzbadden'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 26 1942
Poster of Juke Girl
Juke Girl
Donald MacBride was 52 in Juke Girl as ''Muckeye' John'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 30 1942
Poster of Two Yanks in Trinidad
Two Yanks in Trinidad
Donald MacBride was 52 in Two Yanks in Trinidad as 'Sgt. Valentine'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 26 1942
Poster of Louisiana Purchase
Louisiana Purchase
Donald MacBride was 52 in Louisiana Purchase as 'Capt. Pierre Whitfield'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 31 1941
Poster of You're in the Army Now
You're in the Army Now
Donald MacBride was 52 in You're in the Army Now as 'Colonel Dobson'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 25 1941
Poster of Rise and Shine
Rise and Shine
Donald MacBride was 52 in Rise and Shine as 'Coach Graham'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 21 1941
Poster of You'll Never Get Rich
You'll Never Get Rich
Donald MacBride was 52 in You'll Never Get Rich as 'Top Sergeant'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 25 1941
Poster of Here Comes Mr. Jordan
Here Comes Mr. Jordan
Donald MacBride was 52 in Here Comes Mr. Jordan as 'Inspector Williams'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 07 1941
Poster of Love Crazy
Love Crazy
Donald MacBride was 51 in Love Crazy as ''Pinky' Grayson'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 23 1941
Poster of Footlight Fever
Footlight Fever
Donald MacBride was 51 in Footlight Fever as 'Jeff Crandall'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 21 1941
Poster of Topper Returns
Topper Returns
Donald MacBride was 51 in Topper Returns as 'Sgt. Roberts'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 21 1941
Poster of High Sierra
High Sierra
Donald MacBride was 51 in High Sierra as 'Big Mac'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 23 1941
Poster of The Invisible Woman
The Invisible Woman
Donald MacBride was 51 in The Invisible Woman as 'Foghorn'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 28 1940
Poster of Michael Shayne: Private Detective
Michael Shayne: Private Detective
Donald MacBride was 51 in Michael Shayne: Private Detective as 'Chief Peter Painter'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 19 1940
Poster of Murder Over New York
Murder Over New York
Donald MacBride was 51 in Murder Over New York as 'Insp. Vance'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 13 1940
Poster of Wyoming
Wyoming
Donald MacBride was 51 in Wyoming as 'Bart - Henchman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 13 1940
Poster of My Favorite Wife
My Favorite Wife
Donald MacBride was 50 in My Favorite Wife as 'Hotel Clerk'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 17 1940
Poster of Curtain Call
Curtain Call
Donald MacBride was 50 in Curtain Call as 'Jeff Crandall'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 18 1940
Poster of Northwest Passage
Northwest Passage
Donald MacBride was 50 in Northwest Passage as 'Sergeant McNott'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 23 1940
Poster of Northward, Ho!
Northward, Ho!
Donald MacBride was 50 in Northward, Ho! as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 10 1940
Poster of The Saint's Double Trouble
The Saint's Double Trouble
Donald MacBride was 50 in The Saint's Double Trouble as 'Inspector John H. Bohlen'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 26 1940
Poster of The Amazing Mr. Williams
The Amazing Mr. Williams
Donald MacBride was 50 in The Amazing Mr. Williams as 'Lieutenant Bixler'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 22 1939
Poster of Charlie Chan at Treasure Island
Charlie Chan at Treasure Island
Donald MacBride was 50 in Charlie Chan at Treasure Island as 'Deputy Police Chief J.J. Kilvaine'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 31 1939
Poster of Blondie Takes a Vacation
Blondie Takes a Vacation
Donald MacBride was 50 in Blondie Takes a Vacation as 'Harvey Morton'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 20 1939
Poster of The Girl and the Gambler
The Girl and the Gambler
Donald MacBride was 49 in The Girl and the Gambler as 'Mike Bascom'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 15 1939
Poster of The Gracie Allen Murder Case
The Gracie Allen Murder Case
Donald MacBride was 49 in The Gracie Allen Murder Case as 'Dist. Atty. John, Markham'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 02 1939
Poster of The Girl from Mexico
The Girl from Mexico
Donald MacBride was 49 in The Girl from Mexico as 'L. B. Renner'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 01 1939
Poster of The Flying Irishman
The Flying Irishman
Donald MacBride was 49 in The Flying Irishman as 'Roy Thompson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 07 1939
Poster of The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
Donald MacBride was 49 in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle as 'Hotel Manager'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 29 1939
Poster of Twelve Crowded Hours
Twelve Crowded Hours
Donald MacBride was 49 in Twelve Crowded Hours as 'Detective Sergeant Joe Keller'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 23 1939
Poster of The Great Man Votes
The Great Man Votes
Donald MacBride was 49 in The Great Man Votes as 'Iron Hat McCarthy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 13 1939
Poster of Annabel Takes a Tour
Annabel Takes a Tour
Donald MacBride was 49 in Annabel Takes a Tour as 'Thompson, RR Conductor'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 10 1938
Poster of Room Service
Room Service
Donald MacBride was 49 in Room Service as 'Gregory Wagner'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 21 1938
Poster of Who's Crazy
Who's Crazy
Donald MacBride was 48 in Who's Crazy
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 20 1937
Poster of His Pest Girl
His Pest Girl
Donald MacBride was 47 in His Pest Girl as 'Elevator operator'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 30 1937
Poster of Nut Guilty
Nut Guilty
Donald MacBride was 47 in Nut Guilty as 'Dan Riley (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 21 1936
Poster of The Chemist
The Chemist
Donald MacBride was 47 in The Chemist
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 09 1936
Poster of The Good Old Plumbertime
The Good Old Plumbertime
Donald MacBride was 47 in The Good Old Plumbertime
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 08 1936
Poster of Peaceful Relations
Peaceful Relations
Donald MacBride was 46 in Peaceful Relations as 'Irate Camper'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 19 1936
Poster of Serves You Right
Serves You Right
Donald MacBride was 45 in Serves You Right as 'Muscle Bound Pete (as Don MacBride)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 15 1935
Poster of His First Flame
His First Flame
Donald MacBride was 45 in His First Flame as 'Fire Chief (as Don McBride)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 08 1935
Poster of A Peach of a Pair
A Peach of a Pair
Donald MacBride was 45 in A Peach of a Pair as 'The Baron - Dinner Guest (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 29 1934
Poster of So You Won't T-T-T-Talk
So You Won't T-T-T-Talk
Donald MacBride was 45 in So You Won't T-T-T-Talk as 'Angry Neighbor (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 01 1934
Poster of Smoked Hams
Smoked Hams
Donald MacBride was 45 in Smoked Hams as 'Stagehand (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 20 1934
Poster of My Mummy's Arms
My Mummy's Arms
Donald MacBride was 45 in My Mummy's Arms as 'Egyptian (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 28 1934
Poster of The Wrong, Wrong Trail
The Wrong, Wrong Trail
Donald MacBride was 44 in The Wrong, Wrong Trail as 'I. Peek - Head Detective'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 13 1934
Poster of Howd' Ya Like That?
Howd' Ya Like That?
Donald MacBride was 44 in Howd' Ya Like That? as 'Customs Officer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 13 1934
Poster of Here Comes Flossie!
Here Comes Flossie!
Donald MacBride was 44 in Here Comes Flossie! as 'Flossie's Driver'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 09 1933
Poster of That Goes Double
That Goes Double
Donald MacBride was 44 in That Goes Double as 'The Cop (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 29 1933
Poster of Aces Wild
Aces Wild
Donald MacBride was 44 in Aces Wild as 'Mr. Dawson (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 09 1933
Poster of Buzzin' Around
Buzzin' Around
Donald MacBride was 43 in Buzzin' Around as 'Policeman'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 04 1933
Poster of The Acid Test
The Acid Test
Donald MacBride was 43 in The Acid Test
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 27 1932
Poster of Artistic Temper
Artistic Temper
Donald MacBride was 42 in Artistic Temper
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 17 1932
Poster of The Misleading Lady
The Misleading Lady
Donald MacBride was 42 in The Misleading Lady as 'Bill - Asylum Guard'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 15 1932
Poster of Wayward
Wayward
Donald MacBride was 42 in Wayward as 'Taxicab Driver (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 19 1932
Poster of His Woman
His Woman
Donald MacBride was 42 in His Woman as 'Crewman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 20 1931
Poster of Animal Crackers
Animal Crackers
Donald MacBride was 41 in Animal Crackers as 'House Party Guest (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 08 1930
Poster of The Capitol
The Capitol
Donald MacBride was 30 in The Capitol as 'Jimmy Vincent (as Donald Hugh McBride)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 01 1919
Poster of The Shell Game
The Shell Game
Donald MacBride was 28 in The Shell Game as 'Vocal Teacher'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 04 1918
Poster of Gall and Golf
Gall and Golf
Donald MacBride was 28 in Gall and Golf
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 03 1917
Poster of The Daring of Diana
The Daring of Diana
Donald MacBride was 27 in The Daring of Diana as 'Jimmy Towne'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 24 1916
Poster of Jane's Bashful Hero
Jane's Bashful Hero
Donald MacBride was 26 in Jane's Bashful Hero as 'Willie'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 31 1916
Poster of By Might of His Right
By Might of His Right
Donald MacBride was 26 in By Might of His Right as 'The Wife's Big Brother'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 31 1915
Poster of Count 'Em
Count 'Em
Donald MacBride was 26 in Count 'Em
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 17 1915
Poster of A Safe Investment
A Safe Investment
Donald MacBride was 26 in A Safe Investment
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 21 1915

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