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Lloyd Corrigan

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Lloyd Corrigan
Corrigan inThe Chase(1946)
Born(1900-10-16)October 16, 1900
San Francisco, California,U.S.
DiedNovember 5, 1969(1969-11-05)(aged 69)
Los Angeles, California,U.S.
Occupations
  • Actor
  • producer
  • screenwriter
  • director
Years active1925–1967
Parent(s)James Corrigan
Lillian Elliott

Lloyd Corrigan(October 16, 1900 – November 5, 1969) was an American film and television actor, producer, screenwriter, and director who began working in films in the 1920s. The son of actressLillian Elliott,Corrigan directed films, usually mysteries such asDaughter of the DragonstarringAnna May Wong(one of a trilogy ofFu Manchumovies for which he has writing credits), before dedicating himself more to acting in 1938.[1]His shortLa Cucarachawon anAcademy Awardin 1935.[2]

Early life[edit]

Corrigan was born inSan Francisco, California,[3]to actress Lillian Hiby Corrigan (Lillian Elliott)[4][5][6](April 24, 1874 – January 15, 1959) and actor James Corrigan (October 17, 1867 – February 28, 1929).[citation needed][7]

Career[edit]

Corrigan studied drama at theUniversity of California, Berkeley,from which he graduated in 1922.[2][8]

Directing (1930–1937)[edit]

Follow Thru(1930) toLady Behave!(1937).

Writing (1926–1939)[edit]

Hands Up!(1926) toNight Work(1939)

Acting (1925–1927, 1939–1966)[edit]

Corrigan's early roles:The Splendid Crime(1925),It(1927).[9]Corrigan played both romantic leads and villains throughout his career. He also appeared in a number ofBoston Blackiefilms as millionaire Arthur Manleder. He starred withRoy AcuffandWilliam Frawleyin the 1949 film,My Home in San Antone.In the 1950 film,Cyrano de Bergerac,he played Ragueneau, the lovable pastry cook, though in this version the role is partially combined with that of Ligniere, the drunken poet, who is omitted from the film.[9][10]: 526 

Corrigan continued acting in films until the middle 1960s. He appeared on dozens of television programs, such as the uncle ofCorkyplayed byDarlene Gillespiein theMickey Mouse Clubserial, "Corky and White Shadow." He also appeared in two episodes of theNBCWestern,The Restless GunwithJohn Payne.[9]

He was cast onABC's religion anthology series,Crossroads.He appeared in the role of Wally Dippel in ABC'sThe Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet,in thesyndicatedcrime drama,City Detective,withRod Cameron,and on the television version ofHow to Marry a Millionaire,withBarbara EdenandMerry Anders.He appeared on NBC'sJohnny StaccatowithJohn Cassavetes,and the syndicated Western,Man Without a Gun,starringRex ReasonandMort Mills.Six times Corrigan portrayed the Western authorNed Buntlinein ABC'sThe Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp.[9]He also guest starred on the CBS sitcom,Dennis the Menace,withJay Northin the series lead.[9]

In 1959, Corrigan was cast as John Jenkins, withAnne Baxteras Ellie Jenkins, in the episode "A Race to Cincinnati" of the NBC Western series,Riverboat,starringDarren McGavinandBurt Reynolds.In the story line, three ruthless men try to prevent a peach farmer from getting his crop to market so that he cannot make the last payment on his valuable land, which he will otherwise forfeit.[11]

Corrigan appeared twice on thesyndicatedWesternanthology series,Death Valley Days.He was cast as the luckyhoboCarl Herman in the 1960 episode, "Money to Burn".Helen Kleebplayed a recipient of Herman's largess.Paul SorensenandWilliam Boyettplayed the thieves whose $50,000 Herman found and gave away.[12]In 1962, Corrigan played Dorsey Bilger, the bearer oftall talesin Totem,Idaho,in the 1962 episode, "A Sponge Full of Vinegar". In the story line, the townspeople have begun to tire of Bilger's stories. The episode also featuredChris Alcaideas Charlie Winslow and Paul Birch as Sheriff Lick.[13]

From 1960 to 1961, Corrigan appeared as a series regular, Uncle Charlie, in the NBCsitcomHappy.He made guest appearances on CBS'sPerry Masonin 1962 as Rudy in "The Case of the Dodging Domino," in 1963 as land financier and murderer Harvey Forrest in "The Case of the Decadent Dean," and in 1965 as attorney Gerald Shore in "The Case of the Careless Kitten". In 1963, Corrigan portrayed Captain Rembrandt Van Creel in "The Day of the Flying Dutchman" on ABC's Western series,The Travels of Jaimie McPheeters,starring child actorKurt Russell.Dehl Bertiportrayed theIndian,Little Buffalo.[14]From 1965 to 1966, Corrigan appeared in the NBC TV sitcomHankas Professor McKillup.

Complete filmography[edit]

As actor[edit]

As director[edit]

As writer[edit]

For TV[edit]

  • Willy(1954–1955), regular cast member as Papa Dodger
  • Corky and White ShadowA Mickey Mouse Club serial - 17 episodes, (January–February, 1956) as Uncle Dan
  • The Real McCoys(1958) as Hank Johnson, a new neighbor who defies Amos's class prejudices, and (1962) as Herbert Bentley, a businessman who rents the McCoys' roadside stand.
  • Happy(1960–1961), regular cast member as Uncle Charlie Dooley
  • Father Knows Bestas Myron, one of Jim's insured who has a car accident with Cornell Wilde who was the guest star.
  • My Three Sons(1961) as Smitty, one of Bub's card playing mates.
  • Rawhide(1961) – Simon Baines in S3:E25, "Incident of the Running Man"
  • Perry MasonEpisode: "The Case of the Dodging Domino" (1962) as Rudy Mahlsted
  • Perry MasonEpisode: "The Case of the Decadent Dean" (1963) as Harvey Forrest
  • Gunsmoke"The Magician" (1963) as Jeremiah
  • Bonanza(1964-1965) as Jesse Simmons / Doctor, 2 episodes
  • Hank(NBC 1965–66) as Professor McKillup

References[edit]

  1. ^Erickson, Hal,"Lloyd Corrigan",Movies & TV Dept.,The New York Times,archived fromthe originalon April 11, 2013,retrievedFebruary 10,2013.
  2. ^abTucker, David C. (2010),Lost Laughs of '50s and '60s Television: 30 Sitcoms That Faded Off Screen,McFarland, p. 42,ISBN978-0786455829.
  3. ^Raw, Laurence (January 10, 2014).Character Actors in Horror and Science Fiction Films, 1930-1960.McFarland.ISBN9780786490493– via Google Books.
  4. ^"Lillian Elliot – Broadway Cast & Staff - IBDB".www.ibdb.com.
  5. ^"Clipped From The San Francisco Call".The San Francisco Call.July 21, 1899. p. 11 – via newspapers.com.
  6. ^"Original Mickey Mouse Club Serials: Corky and White Shadow".www.originalmmc.com.
  7. ^Obituary,The New York Times;accessed February 2, 2019.
  8. ^University of California, Berkeley; University of California, Berkeley Junior Class cn; Zeta Psi Fraternity. Iota Chapter (University of California, Berkeley) cn; University of California, Berkeley Associated Students cn (February 3, 2019)."The Blue and gold".San Francisco: [Class of '75] – via Internet Archive.
  9. ^abcdeGordon, Dr Roger L. (September 7, 2018).Supporting Actors in Motion Pictures: Volume II.Dorrance Publishing. p. 140.ISBN978-1-4809-5841-8.
  10. ^Institute, American Film (1999).AFI Catalog of Motion Pictures Produced in the United States.University of California Press.ISBN978-0-520-21521-4.
  11. ^"Riverboat".TVGuide.com.RetrievedJune 19,2024.
  12. ^"Death Valley Days".TVGuide.com.RetrievedJune 19,2024.
  13. ^"Death Valley Days".TVGuide.com.RetrievedJune 19,2024.
  14. ^"The Travels of Jaimie McPheeters".TVGuide.com.RetrievedJune 19,2024.
  15. ^"Splendid Crime - Full Cast & Crew".TV Guide.RetrievedMay 3,2023.
  16. ^CINÉMA, LES INTROUVABLES EN (December 6, 2015)."LA CUCARACHA"– via Vimeo.
  17. ^www.bibliopolis.com."The Dancing Pirate by Lloyd Corrigan, Francis Edward Faragoh Ray Harris, Rita on Royal Books".Royal Books.

External links[edit]

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