Years active 1952–85 Name Mickey Shaughnessy | Role Character actor | |
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Full Name Joseph Michael Shaughnessy Died July 23, 1985, Cape May Court House, Middle Township, New Jersey, United States Movies Jailhouse Rock, From Here to Eternity, North to Alaska, Designing Woman, Conquest of Space Similar People Richard Thorpe, George Marshall, Sam Levene, Dolores Gray, Byron Haskin | ||
Joseph Michael Shaughnessy (August 5, 1920 – July 23, 1985) was an Irish American character actor and comedian who specialized in playing lovable, but not-too-bright lugs. He was known for roles such as the tough, experienced mentor of Elvis Presley's character in Jailhouse Rock and Maxi the punch-drunk boxer in Designing Woman (1957) opposite Gregory Peck.
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The New York City-born Shaughnessy was a Golden Gloves boxer.
Shaughnessy started out as a singer, before becoming a comedian. He served in World War II and appeared in a US Army revue called "Stars and Gripes". After the war, a Columbia Pictures producer saw him performing on stage and offered him a screen test. In addition to his film career, he also worked in radio and television and had a nightclub act.
Later years/death
In his later years, Shaughnessy lived in Wildwood, New Jersey, and died at the age of 64 from lung cancer in nearby Cape May Court House. He was survived by his wife Sarah, four daughters and three sons.
Filmography
Actor
1987
Primal Scream as
Charlie Waxman
1976
Muggsy (TV Series) as
Long John
- The Big Break (1976) - Long John
- Rage to Burn (1976) - Long John
1972
Andy Capp (TV Movie) as
Gaffer
1971
Love, American Style (TV Series) as
Officer O'Brien (segment "Love and Lover's Lane") / Harry (segment "Love and the Doctor's Honeymoon")
- Love and the Alibi/Love and the Instant Father/Love and the Lovely Evening/Love and Lover's Lane/Love and the Split-Up (1972) - Officer O'Brien (segment "Love and Lover's Lane")
- Love and the Contact Lens/Love and the Doctor's Honeymoon/Love and the Motel Mixup (1971) - Harry (segment "Love and the Doctor's Honeymoon")
1971
The Chicago Teddy Bears (TV Series) as
Lefty
- The Rivalry (1971) - Lefty
- Annie Get Your Cue (1971) - Lefty
- The Auction (1971) - Lefty
- Billy the Kid (1971) - Lefty
- The Spy (1971) - Lefty
- The Big Kisser (1971) - Lefty
- Linc Minds the Baby (1971) - Lefty
- A Horse of Another Color (1971) - Lefty
- Mr. Suave (1971) - Lefty
- Nick's Sister (1971) - Lefty
- Tender Loving Kindness (1971) - Lefty
1971
Alias Smith and Jones (TV Series) as
Deputy Hollis
- The Day They Hanged Kid Curry (1971) - Deputy Hollis
1970
The Boatniks as
Charlie
1969
Vernon's Volunteers (TV Movie)
1967
The Magical World of Disney (TV Series) as
Foley / Sheriff Hoop
- My Dog, the Thief: Part 2 (1969) - Foley
- My Dog, the Thief: Part 1 (1969) - Foley
- A Boy Called Nuthin': Part 2 (1967) - Sheriff Hoop
- A Boy Called Nuthin': Part 1 (1967) - Sheriff Hoop
1969
The Outsider (TV Series) as
Chauncy James
- Through a Stained Glass Window (1969) - Chauncy James
1968
Never a Dull Moment as
Francis
1967
Run for Your Life (TV Series) as
Morgan
- Rendezvous in Tokyo (1967) - Morgan
1966
The Legend of Jesse James (TV Series) as
Ab Truxton
- South Wind (1966) - Ab Truxton
1965
Laredo (TV Series) as
Monahan
- The Pride of the Rangers (1965) - Monahan
1964
A House Is Not a Home as
Police Sergeant Riordan
1964
A Global Affair as
Police Officer Dugan
1963
Mickey and the Contessa (TV Movie) as
Mickey Brennan
1963
Vacation Playhouse (TV Series) as
Coach Mickey Brennan
- Mickey and the Contessa (1963) - Coach Mickey Brennan
1963
Going My Way (TV Series) as
Jim Bancroft
- The Slasher (1963) - Jim Bancroft
1962
How the West Was Won as
Deputy Stover
1962
The Virginian (TV Series) as
Muldoon
- Big Day, Great Day (1962) - Muldoon (as Michael Shaughnessy)
1962
Maverick (TV Series) as
Mr. Muldoon
- Mr. Muldoon's Partner (1962) - Mr. Muldoon
1961
Pocketful of Miracles as
Junior
1961
The McGonigle (TV Movie) as
Mac McGonigle
1961
King of the Roaring 20's: The Story of Arnold Rothstein as
Jim Kelly
1961
Dondi as
Sergeant
1960
The Untouchables (TV Series) as
Henny Combs
- Kiss of Death Girl (1960) - Henny Combs
1960
North to Alaska as
Peter Boggs
1960
Sex Kittens Go to College as
Boomie
1960
College Confidential as
Sam Grover
1960
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn as
The Duke of Bilgewater
1960
One Step Beyond (TV Series) as
Pippo the Clown
- The Clown (1960) - Pippo the Clown
1959
Edge of Eternity as
Scotty O'Brien
1959
Don't Give Up the Ship as
Stan Wychinski
1959
Ask Any Girl as
Mr. Eager - Man Smoking Cigarette (uncredited)
1959
The Hangman as
Al Cruse
1958
A Nice Little Bank That Should Be Robbed as
Harold 'Rocky' Baker
1958
Gunman's Walk as
Deputy Sheriff Will Motely
1958
The Sheepman as
Jumbo McCall
1957
Don't Go Near the Water as
Farragut Jones
1957
Jailhouse Rock as
Hunk Houghton
1957
Until They Sail as
US Marine, Store Customer
1957
Slaughter on 10th Avenue as
Solly Pitts
1957
Kraft Theatre (TV Series) as
Benny
- Sing a Song (1957) - Benny
1957
The Burglar as
Dohmer
1957
Designing Woman as
Maxie Stultz
1955
The Elgin Hour (TV Series)
- Combat Medics (1955)
1955
Conquest of Space as
Sgt. Mahoney
1953
From Here to Eternity as
Sgt. Leva
1953
Last of the Comanches as
Rusty Potter
1952
The Marrying Kind as
Pat Bundy
Soundtrack
1957
Jailhouse Rock (performer: "One More Day" - uncredited)
Self
1983
Touched as
Self
1971
McLean and Company (TV Series) as
Self
- Irwin C. Watson, Mickey Shaughnessy and Jack Edelstein (1971) - Self
1970
Philbin's People (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #1.43 (1970) - Self
1967
The Joey Bishop Show (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #3.196 (1969) - Self
- Episode #3.138 (1969) - Self
- Episode #3.116 (1969) - Self
- Episode #3.61 (1968) - Self
- Episode #2.126 (1968) - Self
- Episode #2.71 (1967) - Self
- Episode #2.61 (1967) - Self
- Episode #2.27 (1967) - Self
1969
St. Patrick's Day TV Special (TV Special) as
Man in Irish pub
1968
George Jessel's Here Come the Stars (TV Series) as
Self
- Rod Serling (1968) - Self
1968
The Merv Griffin Show (TV Series) as
Self
- Ray Charles, Mickey Shaughnessy, Rudy Vallee, Genevieve, Milt Kamen, Doris Lilly, Clair & McMahon (1968) - Self
1968
The Woody Woodbury Show (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 6 February 1968 (1968) - Self
1962
The Mike Douglas Show (TV Series) as
Self - Comic
- Episode #3.168 (1964) - Self - Comic
- Episode #1.86 (1962) - Self - Comic
1963
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (TV Series) as
Self - Guest
- Mickey Shaughnessy, Augie and Margo Rodriguez, Roger Williams, Johnny Nash (1963) - Self - Guest
- Mickey Shaughnessy, Matt and Ginny Dennis, Barbra Streisand (1963) - Self - Guest
- Mickey Shaughnessy, Adam Keefe, Rosalind Elias, The Del Rubio Triplets (1963) - Self - Guest
1958
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show (TV Series) as
Self
- The Chevy Summer Show #12 (1958) - Self
- The Chevy Summer Show # 6 (1958) - Self
- The Chevy Summer Show # 5 (1958) - Self
- Episode #2.30 (1958) - Self
1958
The Tonight Show Starring Jack Paar (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #1.230 (1958) - Self
1950
The Ed Sullivan Show (TV Series) as
Self / Self - Comedian
- Episode #11.25 (1958) - Self
- Teresa Brewer, Luise Rainer, Mickey Shaughnessy (1950) - Self - Comedian
1958
The Patrice Munsel Show (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #1.15 (1958) - Self
Archive Footage
2007
The Scene That Stole Jailhouse Rock (Video short) as
Hunk Houghton (uncredited)
1978
The Magical World of Disney (TV Series) as
Francis / Charlie
- Never a Dull Moment (1979) - Francis
- The Boatniks (1978) - Charlie
1967
Off to See the Wizard (TV Series) as
The Duke
- The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn: Part 2 (1967) - The Duke
- The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn: Part 1 (1967) - The Duke
References
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