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John McGiver

Bio: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia John Irwin McGiver (November 5, 1913 – September 9, 1975) was a character actor who made more than a hundred appearances in television and motion pictures over a two-decade span from 1955 to 1975. The owl-faced, portly actor with the mid-Atlantic accent was known for his performances as the religious fanatic Mr
Born: Wed, Nov 05 1913
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA

Death: Tue, Sep 09 1975
John McGiver is 61 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of The Apple Dumpling Gang
The Apple Dumpling Gang
John McGiver was 61 in The Apple Dumpling Gang as 'Leonard Sharpe'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 01 1975
Poster of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas
'Twas the Night Before Christmas
John McGiver was 61 in 'Twas the Night Before Christmas as 'Mayor (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 08 1974
Poster of Mame
Mame
John McGiver was 60 in Mame as 'Mr. Babcock'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 07 1974
Poster of Arnold
Arnold
John McGiver was 60 in Arnold as 'Governor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 16 1973
Poster of Tom Sawyer
Tom Sawyer
John McGiver was 59 in Tom Sawyer as 'Judge Thatcher'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 23 1973
Poster of The Great Man's Whiskers
The Great Man's Whiskers
John McGiver was 58 in The Great Man's Whiskers as 'Andrew Hogan'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 02 1972
Poster of Harvey
Harvey
John McGiver was 58 in Harvey as 'Dr. William R. Chumley'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 20 1972
Poster of Lawman
Lawman
John McGiver was 57 in Lawman as 'Sabbath Mayor Sam Bolden'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 11 1971
Poster of Who Killed the Mysterious Mr. Foster?
Who Killed the Mysterious Mr. Foster?
John McGiver was 57 in Who Killed the Mysterious Mr. Foster? as 'Judge Hathaway'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 01 1971
Poster of The Feminist and the Fuzz
The Feminist and the Fuzz
John McGiver was 57 in The Feminist and the Fuzz as 'Warren Sorensen'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 26 1971
Poster of The Littlest Angel
The Littlest Angel
John McGiver was 56 in The Littlest Angel as 'Angel of the Peace'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 06 1969
Poster of Mirror, Mirror Off the Wall
Mirror, Mirror Off the Wall
John McGiver was 56 in Mirror, Mirror Off the Wall as 'Brock'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 21 1969
Poster of Midnight Cowboy
Midnight Cowboy
John McGiver was 55 in Midnight Cowboy as 'Mr. O'Daniel'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 25 1969
Poster of Fitzwilly
Fitzwilly
John McGiver was 54 in Fitzwilly as 'Albert'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 20 1967
Poster of The Spirit Is Willing
The Spirit Is Willing
John McGiver was 53 in The Spirit Is Willing as 'Uncle George'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 07 1967
Poster of The Glass Bottom Boat
The Glass Bottom Boat
John McGiver was 52 in The Glass Bottom Boat as 'Ralph Goodwin'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 09 1966
Poster of Made in Paris
Made in Paris
John McGiver was 52 in Made in Paris as 'Roger Barclay'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 09 1966
Poster of Marriage on the Rocks
Marriage on the Rocks
John McGiver was 51 in Marriage on the Rocks as 'Shad Nathan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 24 1965
Poster of Man's Favorite Sport?
Man's Favorite Sport?
John McGiver was 50 in Man's Favorite Sport? as 'William Cadwalader'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 31 1964
Poster of A Global Affair
A Global Affair
John McGiver was 50 in A Global Affair as 'Mr. Snifter'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 30 1964
Poster of Who's Minding the Store?
Who's Minding the Store?
John McGiver was 50 in Who's Minding the Store? as 'Mr. John P. Tuttle'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 28 1963
Poster of Take Her, She's Mine
Take Her, She's Mine
John McGiver was 50 in Take Her, She's Mine as 'Hector G. Ivor'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 13 1963
Poster of Johnny Cool
Johnny Cool
John McGiver was 49 in Johnny Cool as 'Oscar B. 'Oby' Hinds'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 02 1963
Poster of My Six Loves
My Six Loves
John McGiver was 49 in My Six Loves as 'Judge Harris'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 03 1963
Poster of Who's Got the Action?
Who's Got the Action?
John McGiver was 49 in Who's Got the Action? as 'Judge Fogel'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 25 1962
Poster of Period of Adjustment
Period of Adjustment
John McGiver was 48 in Period of Adjustment as 'Stewart P. McGill'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 31 1962
Poster of The Manchurian Candidate
The Manchurian Candidate
John McGiver was 48 in The Manchurian Candidate as 'Sen. Thomas Jordan'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 24 1962
Poster of Big Deal in Laredo
Big Deal in Laredo
John McGiver was 48 in Big Deal in Laredo as 'C.P. Ballinger'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 07 1962
Poster of Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation
Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation
John McGiver was 48 in Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation as 'Martin Turner'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 15 1962
Poster of Something's Got to Give
Something's Got to Give
John McGiver was 48 in Something's Got to Give as 'Judge'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1962
Poster of Bachelor in Paradise
Bachelor in Paradise
John McGiver was 47 in Bachelor in Paradise as 'Austin Palfrey'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 01 1961
Poster of Breakfast at Tiffany's
Breakfast at Tiffany's
John McGiver was 47 in Breakfast at Tiffany's as 'Tiffany's Salesman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 06 1961
Poster of Love in a Goldfish Bowl
Love in a Goldfish Bowl
John McGiver was 47 in Love in a Goldfish Bowl as 'Dr. Frawley'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 12 1961
Poster of The Gazebo
The Gazebo
John McGiver was 46 in The Gazebo as 'Sam Thorpe'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 15 1960
Poster of Once Upon a Horse...
Once Upon a Horse...
John McGiver was 44 in Once Upon a Horse... as 'Mr. Tharp'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 01 1958
Poster of I Married a Woman
I Married a Woman
John McGiver was 44 in I Married a Woman as 'Girard'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 01 1958
Poster of Love in the Afternoon
Love in the Afternoon
John McGiver was 43 in Love in the Afternoon as 'Monsieur X'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 29 1957
Poster of The Man in the Raincoat
The Man in the Raincoat
John McGiver was 43 in The Man in the Raincoat as 'O'Brien'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 22 1957
Poster of The Stingiest Man in Town
The Stingiest Man in Town
John McGiver was 43 in The Stingiest Man in Town as 'Two Gentlemen'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 23 1956

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Jimmy Stewart Show
The Jimmy Stewart Show
John McGiver was 57+ in The Jimmy Stewart Show as 'Dr. Luther Quince'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 19 1971
Poster of Alias Smith and Jones
Alias Smith and Jones
John McGiver was 57+ in Alias Smith and Jones
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 05 1971
Poster of Love, American Style
Love, American Style
John McGiver was 55+ in Love, American Style as 'Tom'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 29 1969
Poster of Mr. Terrific
Mr. Terrific
John McGiver was 53+ in Mr. Terrific as 'B. J. Reed'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 09 1967
Poster of I Dream of Jeannie
I Dream of Jeannie
John McGiver was 51+ in I Dream of Jeannie as 'Wilfred'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 18 1965
Poster of Honey West
Honey West
John McGiver was 51+ in Honey West as 'Mr. Brillig'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 17 1965
Poster of Gilligan's Island
Gilligan's Island
John McGiver was 50+ in Gilligan's Island
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 26 1964
Poster of Many Happy Returns
Many Happy Returns
John McGiver was 50+ in Many Happy Returns
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 21 1964
Poster of Bewitched
Bewitched
John McGiver was 50+ in Bewitched
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 17 1964
Poster of The Rogues
The Rogues
John McGiver was 50+ in The Rogues as 'Horatio T. White'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 13 1964
Poster of The Patty Duke Show
The Patty Duke Show
John McGiver was 49+ in The Patty Duke Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 18 1963
Poster of The Fugitive
The Fugitive
John McGiver was 49+ in The Fugitive as 'Jake Devlin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 1963
Poster of The Lucy Show
The Lucy Show
John McGiver was 48+ in The Lucy Show as 'Mr. Irwin, Judge'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Beverly Hillbillies
The Beverly Hillbillies
John McGiver was 48+ in The Beverly Hillbillies as 'Justin Addison'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 26 1962
Poster of Ensign O'Toole
Ensign O'Toole
John McGiver was 48+ in Ensign O'Toole as 'Arthur Ainsley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 23 1962
Poster of The Barbara Stanwyck Show
The Barbara Stanwyck Show
John McGiver was 46+ in The Barbara Stanwyck Show as 'Collins'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 19 1960
Poster of The Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone
John McGiver was 45+ in The Twilight Zone as 'Shannon, Roswell G. Flemington'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 02 1959
Poster of Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
John McGiver was 41+ in Alfred Hitchcock Presents as 'Harold George Goames, Arthur Motherwell'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 02 1955
Poster of The United States Steel Hour
The United States Steel Hour
John McGiver was 39+ in The United States Steel Hour
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 27 1953