Donald MacBride

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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.

Donald MacBride is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 31 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes The Seven Year Itch (1955), Meet Danny Wilson (1952), The Killers (1946), The Glass Key (1942), You'll Never Get Rich (1941), The Flying Irishman (1939), Animal Crackers (1930), His Woman (1931). The recorded credits span 1930 to 1955, including 31 movies and 0 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.