Bill McCutcheon
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Bill McCutcheon | |
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Born | Russell, Kentucky, U.S. | May 23, 1924
Died | January 9, 2002 Ridgewood, New Jersey, U.S. | (aged 77)
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1941–1992 2000–2002 |
Spouse | Anne McCutcheon (1952–2002) |
James William McCutcheon (May 23, 1924 – January 9, 2002) was an American
Early life
McCutcheon was born in
He also had a prominent role in the movie of 1989, Steel Magnolias, in which he played Owen Jenkins, beau of Ouiser Boudreaux (Shirley MacLaine).
Career
He was also active in film and on the stage. His first film appearance was in 1964's Santa Claus Conquers the Martians; later on, he was seen in movies including Family Business and Steel Magnolias. McCutcheon was a familiar face to young audience in the 1960s, when he appeared on several Tootsie Roll television commercials. His theatre credits include a role as Moonface Martin in Anything Goes, which won him a Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical.
Other stage appearances include You Can't Take It with You and The Man Who Came to Dinner.
Death
A resident of Mahwah, New Jersey, McCutcheon died on January 9, 2002, of natural causes, aged 77. He had three children, Carol, Jay, and Kenna.[2]
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1964 | Santa Claus Conquers the Martians | Dropo | |
1969 | Viva Max! | Desmond Miller | |
1972 | Deadhead Miles | Used Car Salesman | |
1972 | The Stoolie | Gas Station Proprietor | |
1975 | W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings | Good Ole Boy #1 | |
1979 | Hot Stuff | Paully Albadecker | |
1985 | What Comes Around | Store Owner | |
1988 | Vibes | Mr. Van Der Meer | |
1989 | Steel Magnolias | Owen Jenkins | |
1989 | Family Business | Doheny | |
1990 | Tune in Tomorrow | Puddler | |
1990 | Mr. Destiny | Leo Hansen |
References
- ^ "Bill McCutcheon Biography". filmreference. 2008. Retrieved 2008-07-06.
- ^ McLellan, Dennis. "Bill McCutcheon, 77; Comedic Actor", Los Angeles Times, January 12, 2002. Accessed May 16, 2016. "McCutcheon, who lived in Mahwah, N.J., died Wednesday of natural causes at a hospital in Ridgewood, N.J."
External links
- Bill McCutcheon at AllMovie
- Bill McCutcheon at Find a Grave
- Bill McCutcheon at the Internet Broadway Database
- Bill McCutcheon at IMDb