From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Donald Hugh MacBride (June 23, 1893 – June 21, 1957) was an American character actor on stage, in films, and on television who launched his career as a teenage singer (making several recordings in 1907) in vaudeville and went on to be an actor on Broadway, where he appeared in Room Service. He appeared in nearly 140 films between 1914 and 1955. His year of birth is given variously as 1889 or 1893 in the standard reference books, but the latter seems to be the correct one as his New York Times obituary records his age as 63. MacBride was best known for his portrayal of detectives in crime films. One such role was as Sgt. Roberts in the 1941 comedy Topper Returns, starring Roland Young. He also did several slapstick roles in films with comedians such as the Marx Brothers. He had the role of Milton J. Clyde on the television version of My Friend Irma. He was born in Brooklyn, New York, and died in Los Angeles, California. Survivors included his wife and a stepson.
Known For
| Birth Location | Brooklyn, New York, USA |
|---|---|
| Born | 1889-06-22 |
| Died | 1957-06-21 |
Movies
The Seven Year Itch
as M. Brady
1955
Gobs and Gals
as Cmdr. J.E. Gerrens
1952
Newlyweds' House Guest
as Bob's Boss
1952
Sailor Beware
as Chief Bos'n Mate (uncredited)
1952
Meet Danny Wilson
as Sergeant Kelly
1952
Two Tickets to Broadway
as Policeman
1951
The Stooge
as Diner Proprietor (uncredited)
1951
Texas Carnival
as Concessionaire #2
1951
Rhubarb
as Pheeny
1951
Cuban Fireball
as Captain Brown
1951
Bowery Battalion
as Herbert Frisbie
1951
Holiday Rhythm
as Earl E. Byrd
1950
Joe Palooka Meets Humphrey
as Mayor
1950
The Story of Seabiscuit
as George Carson
1949
Jinx Money
as Police Capt. James Q. Broaderik
1948
Campus Sleuth
as Insp. Watson
1948
Smart Politics
as Phineas Wharton, Sr. / Phineas Wharton, Jr.
1948
Good News
as Coach Johnson
1947
Joe Palooka in the Knockout
as Crockett
1947
The Fabulous Joe
as Lawyer Gilbert
1947
The Egg and I
as Mr. Henty
1947
Buck Privates Come Home
as Police captain
1947
Beat the Band
as P. Aloysius Duff
1947
The Brute Man
as Police Captain M. J. Donelly
1946
The Killers
as R.S. Kenyon
1946
The Time of Their Lives
as Lt. Mason
1946
The Dark Horse
as John Rooney
1946
The Dark Corner
as Policeman at Gallery (uncredited)
1946
Blonde Alibi
as Inspector Carmichael
1946
Little Giant
as The conductor
1946
Girl on the Spot
as Inspector Gleason
1946
Doll Face
as Lawyer Ferguson
1945
Hold That Blonde!
as Mr. Kratz
1945
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in Hollywood
as Dennis Kavanaugh
1945
Out of This World
as J.C. Crawford
1945
Penthouse Rhythm
as Brewster
1945
She Gets Her Man
as Henry Wright
1945
The Thin Man Goes Home
as Police Chief MacGregor
1944
The Doughgirls
as The Judge
1944
Best Foot Forward
as Capt. Bradd
1943
A Stranger in Town
as Vinnie Zephyr Blaxton
1943
They Got Me Covered
as Mason
1943
Lady Bodyguard
as R.L Barclay
1943
A Night to Remember
as Bolling
1942
My Sister Eileen
as Officer Lonigan
1942
The Glass Key
as Farr
1942
Mexican Spitfire Sees a Ghost
as Percy Fitzbadden
1942
Juke Girl
as 'Muckeye' John
1942
Two Yanks in Trinidad
as Sgt. Valentine
1942
Louisiana Purchase
as Capt. Pierre Whitfield
1941
You're in the Army Now
as Colonel Dobson
1941
Rise and Shine
as Coach Graham
1941
You'll Never Get Rich
as Top Sergeant
1941
Here Comes Mr. Jordan
as Inspector Williams
1941
Love Crazy
as 'Pinky' Grayson
1941
Topper Returns
as Sgt. Roberts
1941
Footlight Fever
as Jeff Crandall
1941
High Sierra
as Big Mac
1941
The Invisible Woman
as Foghorn
1940
Michael Shayne: Private Detective
as Chief Peter Painter
1940
Murder Over New York
as Insp. Vance
1940
Wyoming
as Bart - Henchman
1940
My Favorite Wife
as Hotel Clerk
1940
Curtain Call
as Jeff Crandall
1940
Northwest Passage
as Sergeant McNott
1940
The Saint's Double Trouble
as Inspector John H. Bohlen
1940
The Amazing Mr. Williams
as Lieutenant Bixler
1939
Charlie Chan at Treasure Island
as Deputy Police Chief J.J. Kilvaine
1939
Blondie Takes a Vacation
as Harvey Morton
1939
The Girl and the Gambler
as Mike Bascom
1939
The Gracie Allen Murder Case
as Dist. Atty. John, Markham
1939
The Girl from Mexico
as L. B. Renner
1939
The Flying Irishman
as Roy Thompson
1939
The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
as Hotel Manager
1939
Twelve Crowded Hours
as Detective Sergeant Joe Keller
1939
The Great Man Votes
as Iron Hat McCarthy
1939
Annabel Takes a Tour
as Thompson, RR Conductor
1938
Room Service
as Gregory Wagner
1938
1937
His Pest Girl
as Elevator operator
1937
Nut Guilty
as Dan Riley (uncredited)
1936
1936
Peaceful Relations
as Irate Camper
1936
Serves You Right
as Muscle Bound Pete (as Don MacBride)
1935
His First Flame
as Fire Chief (as Don McBride)
1935
A Peach of a Pair
as The Baron - Dinner Guest (uncredited)
1934
So You Won't T-T-T-Talk
as Angry Neighbor (uncredited)
1934
Smoked Hams
as Stagehand (uncredited)
1934
My Mummy's Arms
as Egyptian (uncredited)
1934
The Wrong, Wrong Trail
as I. Peek - Head Detective
1934
Howd' Ya Like That?
as Customs Officer
1934
Here Comes Flossie!
as Flossie's Driver
1933
That Goes Double
as The Cop (uncredited)
1933
Aces Wild
as Mr. Dawson (uncredited)
1933
Buzzin' Around
as Policeman
1933
1932
The Misleading Lady
as Bill - Asylum Guard
1932
Wayward
as Taxicab Driver (uncredited)
1932
His Woman
as Crewman
1931
Animal Crackers
as House Party Guest (uncredited)
1930
The Capitol
as Jimmy Vincent (as Donald Hugh McBride)
1919
1917
The Daring of Diana
as Jimmy Towne
1916
Jane's Bashful Hero
as Willie
1916
By Might of His Right
as The Wife's Big Brother
1915
Donald MacBride hasn't worked on any movies or TV shows
