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Horace McMahon

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Horace McMahon
McMahon inDetective Story(1951)
Born(1906-05-17)May 17, 1906
South Norwalk,Connecticut,U.S.
DiedAugust 17, 1971(1971-08-17)(aged 65)
Norwalk, Connecticut,U.S.
EducationFordham University School of Law
OccupationActor
Years active1931–1969
Spouse
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(m.1937; died 1971)​
Children3

Horace McMahon(May 17, 1906 – August 17, 1971) was an American actor. He was one ofHollywood's favorite heavies.

McMahon began his acting career onBroadway,then appeared in many films and television series. In 1962, he received aPrimetime Emmy Awardnomination for his performance in the seriesNaked City(1958–1963).

Early years

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McMahon was born inSouth Norwalk, Connecticut.[1]He became interested in acting when he was a student atFordham University School of Law.[citation needed]

Career

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In his early career he mostly played thugs or jailbirds, but in 1949 he starred in his most acclaimed role, asLieutenantMonaghan in the drama playDetective Storyand in 1951 he reprised his character inParamount Pictures' film versionDetective Story,alongsideKirk DouglasandEleanor Parker.

McMahon also starred on television, in theABCpolice seriesNaked Cityas Lt. 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 anEmmy Awardfor this role.[2]

In 1964, McMahon played Hank McClure, a police contact in theCBSdramaseries,Mr. Broadway.[3]

On 5 October 1967 McMahon played the character "Glu Gluten" in Season 3, Episode 4's "The Sport of Penguins" on ABC's Batman television series.

In 1968 he played police Captain Tom Farrell inThe DetectivestarringFrank Sinatra.

He also didvoice-oversfor commercials, including those forClose-Uptoothpaste and Armstrong tires.[4]

Legacy

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In 1972, a 375-seat theater named in honor of McMahon was created in the McCrory Building on Washington Street in South Norwalk, Connecticut.[4]

Personal life

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McMahon was married to actressLouise Campbellfrom 1938 until his death in 1971.[5]Their daughter, Martha McMahon, also became an actress.[4]

Selected filmography

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References

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  1. ^"New Norwalk Theatre Will Honor McMahon".The Bridgeport Post.Connecticut, Bridgeport. April 16, 1972. p. 109.RetrievedJanuary 9,2017– viaNewspapers.Open access icon
  2. ^"Outstanding performance in a supporting role by an actor - 1962".Emmys.Retrieved2012-09-21.
  3. ^Adams, Val (June 14, 1964)."Televising Baldwin Drama".The New York Times.p. X 17.RetrievedMay 26,2022.
  4. ^abcMcCarthy, Margaret (August 13, 1970)."McMahons of Rowayton Are Finding Theatrical Work Keeps Family Busy".The Bridgeport Post.Connecticut, Bridgeport. p. 16.RetrievedJanuary 9,2017– viaNewspapers.Open access icon
  5. ^Sutton, Larry (November 6, 1997)."Actress McMahon Dead at 86".New York Daily News.Retrieved26 October2016.
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