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Horace McMahon
Actor

Horace McMahon

17 May 1906Born
17 Aug 1971Died
65Age at death
105Credits

Biography

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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.

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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

The 80 most recent of 105 credits.

  1. 1970Make Room for GranddaddySeries
  2. 1968The DetectiveFilm: Capt. Tom Farrell
  3. 1966The SwingerFilm: Detective Sergeant Hooker
  4. 1966Family AffairSeries (1 episode)
  5. 1966BatmanSeries: Glu Gluten (uncredited) (1 episode)
  6. 1964Mr. BroadwaySeries (1 episode)
  7. 1964Run To DaylightFilm: Narrator
  8. 1961The DefendersSeries: District Attorney (1 episode)
  9. 1960Route 66Series (1 episode)
  10. 1959Bourbon Street BeatSeries (1 episode)
  11. 1959The AlaskansSeries (1 episode)
  12. 1959The Twilight ZoneSeries: Bartender (1 episode)
  13. 1959What Makes Sammy Run?Film: Mike Crowley
  14. 1959Never Steal Anything SmallFilm: O.K. Merritt
  15. 1959New York ConfidentialSeries (1 episode)
  16. 195877 Sunset StripSeries (1 episode)
  17. 1958Naked CitySeries: Mike Parker (138 episodes)
  18. 1958BroncoSeries: Marshal Tom Merrick (1 episode)
  19. 1957SugarfootSeries: Cornelius Cameron (1 episode)
  20. 1957Beau JamesFilm: Prosecutor
  21. 1957The Delicate DelinquentFilm: Capt. Riley
  22. 1955Texas LadyFilm: Stringer Winfield
  23. 1955The 20th Century Fox HourSeries: Rick Vega (1 episode)
  24. 1955My Sister EileenFilm: Officer Lonigan
  25. 1955Blackboard JungleFilm: Detective
  26. 1954Climax!Series: Detective (1 episode)
  27. 1954Father Knows BestSeries: Bick Norton (1 episode)
  28. 1954Susan Slept HereFilm: Sergeant Monty Maizel
  29. 1954The Lone WolfSeries: Detective Stillman (1 episode)
  30. 1954Duffy of San QuentinFilm: Pierson
  31. 1953Champ for a DayFilm: Sam Benton
  32. 1953Fast CompanyFilm: 'Two Pair' Buford
  33. 1953Man in the DarkFilm: Arnie
  34. 1953Abbott and Costello Go to MarsFilm: Mugsy
  35. 1952The Ford Television TheatreSeries: Benny Grew, Lieutenant Waldo, Gibson (1 episode)
  36. 1952Four Star PlayhouseSeries: Chick (1 episode)
  37. 1951Detective StoryFilm: Lt. Monaghan
  38. 1951Schlitz Playhouse of StarsSeries (2 episodes)
  39. 1951Tales of TomorrowSeries (1 episode)
  40. 1950Lux Video TheatreSeries: Capt. Hodges (1 episode)
  41. 1950Robert Montgomery PresentsSeries (1 episode)
  42. 1949Martin Kane, Private EyeSeries (4 episodes)
  43. 1949Lights OutSeries (1 episode)
  44. 1948Waterfront at MidnightFilm: Hank Bremmer
  45. 1948Joe Palooka in Fighting MadFilm: Looie
  46. 1944Timber QueenFilm: Rodney
  47. 1943Dangerous BlondesFilm: Hoodlum (uncredited)
  48. 1943Good Luck, Mr. YatesFilm: Truck Driver
  49. 1943Stage Door CanteenFilm: Horace MacMahon
  50. 1942Jail House BluesFilm: Swifty
  51. 1941Birth of the BluesFilm: Wolf
  52. 1941The Stork Pays OffFilm: Ears-to-the-Ground Hinkle
  53. 1941Buy Me That TownFilm: Fingers Flint
  54. 1941Lady ScarfaceFilm: Mullen
  55. 1941Rookies on ParadeFilm: Tiger Brannigan
  56. 1941Come Live with MeFilm: Taxi Driver
  57. 1940Dr. Kildare's CrisisFilm: Foghorn Murphy
  58. 1940The Bride Wore CrutchesFilm: Brains
  59. 1940Melody RanchFilm: Bud Wildhack
  60. 1940The Leather PushersFilm: Slugger Mears
  61. 1940Dr. Kildare Goes HomeFilm: Foghorn Murphy (uncredited)
  62. 1940The Golden FleecingFilm: Undetermined Secondary Role (uncredited)
  63. 1940We Who Are YoungFilm: Foreman
  64. 1940Millionaires in PrisonFilm: Sylvester Odgen 'SOS' Schofield (as Horace MacMahon)
  65. 1940Gangs of ChicagoFilm: Cry-Baby
  66. 1940My Favorite WifeFilm: Truck Driver Giving Lift to Ellen (uncredited)
  67. 1940I Can't Give You Anything But Love, BabyFilm: Bugs
  68. 1940Dr. Kildare's Strange CaseFilm: Fog Horn
  69. 1940The Ghost Comes HomeFilm: Dave - the Nightclub Manager (uncredited)
  70. 1940The Marines Fly HighFilm: Sgt. Monk O'Hara
  71. 1940Oh, Johnny, How You Can Love!Film: 'Lefty' Hodges - Bank Robber
  72. 1939Laugh It OffFilm: Phil Ferrranti
  73. 1939That's Right – You're WrongFilm: Hood (Uncredited)
  74. 1939Another Thin ManFilm: MacFay's Chauffeur (uncredited)
  75. 1939SabotageFilm: Art Kruger
  76. 1939She Married a CopFilm: Joe Nash
  77. 1939Bachelor MotherFilm: Dance Floor Official (uncredited)
  78. 1939The Gracie Allen Murder CaseFilm: Gus
  79. 1939Rose of Washington SquareFilm: Irving
  80. 1939Big Town CzarFilm: Punchy

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