Bill McCutcheon
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Bill McCutcheon | |
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![]() McCutcheon in the Off-Broadway's revue Wet Paint | |
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).[citation needed]
Career
He was also active in film and on the stage.[citation needed] 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.[citation needed] 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.[citation needed]
Other stage appearances include You Can't Take It with You and The Man Who Came to Dinner.[citation needed]
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 the Internet Broadway Database
- Bill McCutcheon at IMDb