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Macdonald Carey

Bio: Edward Macdonald Carey (March 15, 1913 – March 21, 1994) was an American actor, best known for his role as the patriarch Dr. Tom Horton on NBC's soap opera Days of our Lives
Born: Sat, Mar 15 1913
Birthplace: Sioux City, Iowa, USA

Death: Mon, Mar 21 1994
Macdonald Carey is 81 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of 3-D Rarities
3-D Rarities
Macdonald Carey would have been no older than 81 in 3-D Rarities as '(archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 11 2015
Poster of A Message from Holly
A Message from Holly
Macdonald Carey was 79 in A Message from Holly
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 13 1992
Poster of It's Alive III: Island of the Alive
It's Alive III: Island of the Alive
Macdonald Carey was 74 in It's Alive III: Island of the Alive as 'Judge Watson'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 27 1987
Poster of Access Code
Access Code
Macdonald Carey was 70 in Access Code as 'Senator Williams'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1984
Poster of The Girl, the Gold Watch & Everything
The Girl, the Gold Watch & Everything
Macdonald Carey was 67 in The Girl, the Gold Watch & Everything as 'Walton Grumby'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 13 1980
Poster of The Top of the Hill
The Top of the Hill
Macdonald Carey was 66 in The Top of the Hill as 'Mitchell'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 06 1980
Poster of American Gigolo
American Gigolo
Macdonald Carey was 66 in American Gigolo as 'Hollywood Actor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 01 1980
Poster of Stranger in Our House
Stranger in Our House
Macdonald Carey was 66 in Stranger in Our House as 'Professor Jarvis'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 16 1979
Poster of The Rebels
The Rebels
Macdonald Carey was 66 in The Rebels as 'Dr. Church'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 14 1979
Poster of End of the World
End of the World
Macdonald Carey was 64 in End of the World as 'John Davis'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 01 1977
Poster of Foes
Foes
Macdonald Carey was 64 in Foes as 'McCarey'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 12 1977
Poster of Who Is the Black Dahlia?
Who Is the Black Dahlia?
Macdonald Carey was 61 in Who Is the Black Dahlia? as 'Capt. Jack Donahoe'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 01 1975
Poster of Ordeal
Ordeal
Macdonald Carey was 60 in Ordeal as 'Eliot Frost'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 30 1973
Poster of Gidget Gets Married
Gidget Gets Married
Macdonald Carey was 58 in Gidget Gets Married as 'Russ Lawrence'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 04 1972
Poster of Lassie, the Voyager
Lassie, the Voyager
Macdonald Carey was 52 in Lassie, the Voyager
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1966
Poster of Tammy and the Doctor
Tammy and the Doctor
Macdonald Carey was 50 in Tammy and the Doctor as 'Dr. Wayne Bentley'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 29 1963
Poster of The Damned
The Damned
Macdonald Carey was 49 in The Damned as 'Simon Wells'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 16 1962
Poster of The Devil's Agent
The Devil's Agent
Macdonald Carey was 49 in The Devil's Agent as 'Mr. Smith'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 01 1962
Poster of Stranglehold
Stranglehold
Macdonald Carey was 48 in Stranglehold as 'Bill Morrison'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1962
Poster of Blue Denim
Blue Denim
Macdonald Carey was 46 in Blue Denim as 'Maj. Malcolm Bartley, Ret.'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 30 1959
Poster of John Paul Jones
John Paul Jones
Macdonald Carey was 46 in John Paul Jones as 'Patrick Henry'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 16 1959
Poster of The Redeemer
The Redeemer
Macdonald Carey was 46 in The Redeemer as 'Jesus Christ (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 20 1959
Poster of Man or Gun
Man or Gun
Macdonald Carey was 45 in Man or Gun as ''Maybe' Smith / Scott Yancey'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 30 1958
Poster of Natchez
Natchez
Macdonald Carey was 45 in Natchez as 'Alexander Lamar'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 29 1958
Poster of Odongo
Odongo
Macdonald Carey was 43 in Odongo as 'Steve Stratton'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 21 1956
Poster of Apples on the Lilac Tree
Apples on the Lilac Tree
Macdonald Carey was 43 in Apples on the Lilac Tree as 'William Tyler'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 25 1956
Poster of Stranger at My Door
Stranger at My Door
Macdonald Carey was 43 in Stranger at My Door as 'Hollis Jarret'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 06 1956
Poster of Cry Justice
Cry Justice
Macdonald Carey was 42 in Cry Justice as 'Gil Foster'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 15 1956
Poster of The Miracle on 34th Street
The Miracle on 34th Street
Macdonald Carey was 42 in The Miracle on 34th Street as 'Fred Gaily'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 14 1955
Poster of Malaga
Malaga
Macdonald Carey was 41 in Malaga as 'Van Logan'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 24 1954
Poster of It's Everybody's Business
It's Everybody's Business
Macdonald Carey was 40 in It's Everybody's Business as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1954
Poster of Hannah Lee: An American Primitive
Hannah Lee: An American Primitive
Macdonald Carey was 40 in Hannah Lee: An American Primitive as 'Bus Crow'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 13 1953
Poster of Count the Hours!
Count the Hours!
Macdonald Carey was 40 in Count the Hours! as 'Doug Madison'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 01 1953
Poster of My Wife's Best Friend
My Wife's Best Friend
Macdonald Carey was 39 in My Wife's Best Friend as 'George Mason'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 09 1952
Poster of Cave of Outlaws
Cave of Outlaws
Macdonald Carey was 38 in Cave of Outlaws as 'Pete Carver'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 01 1951
Poster of Let's Make It Legal
Let's Make It Legal
Macdonald Carey was 38 in Let's Make It Legal as 'Hugh Halsworth'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 31 1951
Poster of Meet Me After the Show
Meet Me After the Show
Macdonald Carey was 38 in Meet Me After the Show as 'Jeff Ames'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 15 1951
Poster of Excuse My Dust
Excuse My Dust
Macdonald Carey was 38 in Excuse My Dust as 'Cyrus Random, Jr.'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 27 1951
Poster of The Great Missouri Raid
The Great Missouri Raid
Macdonald Carey was 37 in The Great Missouri Raid as 'Jesse James'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 01 1951
Poster of Mystery Submarine
Mystery Submarine
Macdonald Carey was 37 in Mystery Submarine as 'Brett Young'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 01 1950
Poster of Copper Canyon
Copper Canyon
Macdonald Carey was 37 in Copper Canyon as 'Deputy Lane Travis'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 15 1950
Poster of South Sea Sinner
South Sea Sinner
Macdonald Carey was 37 in South Sea Sinner as 'Jake 'Smitty' Davis'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 30 1950
Poster of The Lawless
The Lawless
Macdonald Carey was 37 in The Lawless as 'Larry Wilder'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 01 1950
Poster of Comanche Territory
Comanche Territory
Macdonald Carey was 37 in Comanche Territory as 'James Bowie'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 01 1950
Poster of Song of Surrender
Song of Surrender
Macdonald Carey was 36 in Song of Surrender as 'Bruce Eldridge'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 27 1949
Poster of The Great Gatsby
The Great Gatsby
Macdonald Carey was 36 in The Great Gatsby as 'Nicholas 'Nick' Carraway'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 13 1949
Poster of Streets of Laredo
Streets of Laredo
Macdonald Carey was 36 in Streets of Laredo as 'Lorn Reming'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 27 1949
Poster of Bride of Vengeance
Bride of Vengeance
Macdonald Carey was 36 in Bride of Vengeance as 'Cesare Borgia'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 07 1949
Poster of Dream Girl
Dream Girl
Macdonald Carey was 35 in Dream Girl as 'Clark Redfield'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 27 1948
Poster of Hazard
Hazard
Macdonald Carey was 35 in Hazard as 'J.D. Storm'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 28 1948
Poster of Variety Girl
Variety Girl
Macdonald Carey was 34 in Variety Girl as 'Macdonald Carey'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 29 1947
Poster of Suddenly It's Spring
Suddenly It's Spring
Macdonald Carey was 33 in Suddenly It's Spring as 'Jack Lindsay'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 13 1947
Poster of Salute for Three
Salute for Three
Macdonald Carey was 30 in Salute for Three as 'Sgt. Buzz McAllister'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 17 1943
Poster of Shadow of a Doubt
Shadow of a Doubt
Macdonald Carey was 29 in Shadow of a Doubt as 'Jack Graham'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 15 1943
Poster of Wake Island
Wake Island
Macdonald Carey was 29 in Wake Island as 'Lt. Bruce Cameron'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 11 1942
Poster of Dr. Broadway
Dr. Broadway
Macdonald Carey was 29 in Dr. Broadway as 'Dr. Timothy Kane / Dr. Broadway'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 09 1942
Poster of Take a Letter, Darling
Take a Letter, Darling
Macdonald Carey was 29 in Take a Letter, Darling as 'Jonathan Caldwell'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 06 1942
Poster of Star Spangled Rhythm
Star Spangled Rhythm
Macdonald Carey was 28 in Star Spangled Rhythm as 'Louie'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 05 1942

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 Murder, She Wrote
Murder, She Wrote
Macdonald Carey was 71+ in Murder, She Wrote as 'Defense Atty. Oscar Ramsey, Dr. Lynch'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1984
Poster of Finder of Lost Loves
Finder of Lost Loves
Macdonald Carey was 71+ in Finder of Lost Loves as 'Norman Prentice'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 22 1984
Poster of Condominium
Condominium
Macdonald Carey was 67+ in Condominium as 'Dr. Arthur Castor'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 06 1980
Poster of Buck Rogers in the 25th Century
Buck Rogers in the 25th Century
Macdonald Carey was 66+ in Buck Rogers in the 25th Century as 'Dr. Mallory'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 20 1979
Poster of The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries
The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries
Macdonald Carey was 63+ in The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 30 1977
Poster of Roots
Roots
Macdonald Carey was 63+ in Roots as 'Squire James'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 23 1977
Poster of Switch
Switch
Macdonald Carey was 62+ in Switch as 'Ray'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 09 1975
Poster of The Magician
The Magician
Macdonald Carey was 60+ in The Magician as 'Rich'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 02 1973
Poster of Police Story
Police Story
Macdonald Carey was 60+ in Police Story
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 20 1973
Poster of McMillan & Wife
McMillan & Wife
Macdonald Carey was 58+ in McMillan & Wife as 'Dr. Gunther'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 29 1971
Poster of Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law
Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law
Macdonald Carey was 58+ in Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law as 'Earl Ryder'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 16 1971
Poster of Days of Our Lives
Days of Our Lives
Macdonald Carey was 52+ in Days of Our Lives as 'Tom Horton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 08 1965
Poster of Run for Your Life
Run for Your Life
Macdonald Carey was 52+ in Run for Your Life as 'Michael Allen'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 1965
Poster of Branded
Branded
Macdonald Carey was 51+ in Branded
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 24 1965
Poster of Daniel Boone
Daniel Boone
Macdonald Carey was 51+ in Daniel Boone as 'Henry Pitcairn'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 24 1964
Poster of Bewitched
Bewitched
Macdonald Carey was 51+ in Bewitched
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 17 1964
Poster of Kraft Suspense Theatre
Kraft Suspense Theatre
Macdonald Carey was 50+ in Kraft Suspense Theatre as 'Elmer Pike'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 10 1963
Poster of Mr. Novak
Mr. Novak
Macdonald Carey was 50+ in Mr. Novak as 'Mr. Edwards'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 1963
Poster of Burke's Law
Burke's Law
Macdonald Carey was 50+ in Burke's Law as 'Ben Gardner, Waldo Nicely, Burl Mason, Franklyn Warren'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1963
Poster of The Outer Limits
The Outer Limits
Macdonald Carey was 50+ in The Outer Limits as 'Roy Benjamin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 16 1963
Poster of Arrest and Trial
Arrest and Trial
Macdonald Carey was 50+ in Arrest and Trial as 'Professor Marcus Kane'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 15 1963
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Macdonald Carey was 49+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
Macdonald Carey was 49+ in The Alfred Hitchcock Hour as 'John Mitchell'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 20 1962
Poster of Ben Casey
Ben Casey
Macdonald Carey was 48+ in Ben Casey
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 1961
Poster of Target: The Corruptors!
Target: The Corruptors!
Macdonald Carey was 48+ in Target: The Corruptors!
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 29 1961
Poster of Kraft Mystery Theatre
Kraft Mystery Theatre
Macdonald Carey was 48+ in Kraft Mystery Theatre
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jun 14 1961
Poster of Checkmate
Checkmate
Macdonald Carey was 47+ in Checkmate as 'Frederick Haley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 17 1960
Poster of Thriller
Thriller
Macdonald Carey was 47+ in Thriller as 'Hector Vane'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 13 1960
Poster of Lock-Up
Lock-Up
Macdonald Carey was 46+ in Lock-Up
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 28 1959
Poster of Rawhide
Rawhide
Macdonald Carey was 45+ in Rawhide as 'Brother Bent'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 09 1959
Poster of Suspicion
Suspicion
Macdonald Carey was 44+ in Suspicion as 'Jeremiah Taylor'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 30 1957
Poster of Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
Macdonald Carey was 43+ in Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre as 'Sheriff Tom Baker'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1956
Poster of Playhouse 90
Playhouse 90
Macdonald Carey was 43+ in Playhouse 90 as 'Alexander Lamar'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 04 1956
Poster of The 20th Century Fox Hour
The 20th Century Fox Hour
Macdonald Carey was 42+ in The 20th Century Fox Hour as ', Fred Gaily'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 05 1955
Poster of Screen Director's Playhouse
Screen Director's Playhouse
Macdonald Carey was 42+ in Screen Director's Playhouse as 'Gil Foster'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 05 1955
Poster of Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Macdonald Carey was 42+ in Alfred Hitchcock Presents as 'Professor'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 02 1955
Poster of Climax!
Climax!
Macdonald Carey was 41+ in Climax! as 'John Benson, Tom Ditmar, Allen Moore, Harry Belgard'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 07 1954
Poster of The Oscars
The Oscars
Macdonald Carey was 40+ in The Oscars as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953
Poster of General Electric Theater
General Electric Theater
Macdonald Carey was 39+ in General Electric Theater as ', David Bothwell'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 1953
Poster of The Ford Television Theatre
The Ford Television Theatre
Macdonald Carey was 39+ in The Ford Television Theatre as 'Harry Cummings, Mace Prouty, Brother Phillip Hart'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 02 1952
Poster of Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Macdonald Carey was 38+ in Schlitz Playhouse of Stars as ', Orville E. Piggott'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1951
Poster of Lux Video Theatre
Lux Video Theatre
Macdonald Carey was 37+ in Lux Video Theatre as 'Dan Shelvin, Major Slocum, Colby'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 1950
Poster of Your Show of Shows
Your Show of Shows
Macdonald Carey was 36+ in Your Show of Shows
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Feb 25 1950
Poster of Studio One
Studio One
Macdonald Carey was 35+ in Studio One as ', Lenny Byrnes'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 07 1948