Bill McCutcheon
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Bill McCutcheon | |
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.jpg) McCutcheon in the Off-Broadway's revue Wet Paint | |
| Born | May 23, 1924 Russell, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Died | January 9, 2002 (aged 77) Ridgewood, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1941–2002 |
| Spouse |
Anne McCutcheon (m. 1952) |
| Children | 3 |
James William McCutcheon (May 23, 1924 – January 9, 2002) was an American character actor known for his roles in film, television, and theatre, several of which won him Emmy and Tony awards.
Early life and career
[edit]McCutcheon was born in Russell, Kentucky, the son of Robert Kenna McCutcheon, who was a railroad conductor and Florence Louise (née Elam).[1] McCutcheon's first major role was Leo the Leprechaun on The Howdy Doody Show. He followed this appearance with a recurring role (from 1984 to 1992) as Uncle Wally on the children's television series by PBS, Sesame Street, for which he won an Emmy.[2]
He was also active in film and on the stage.[3] 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.[4]
Other stage appearances include You Can't Take It with You and The Man Who Came to Dinner.[citation needed]
Death
[edit]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.[5]
Filmography
[edit]| 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
[edit]- ^ "Bill McCutcheon Biography". filmreference. 2008. Retrieved 2008-07-06.
- ^ "Bill McCutcheon, actor on Sesame Street, dies". The Courier. January 13, 2002. p. 31.
- ^ Gerald A. Elliot (August 23, 1970). "Just Call Bill McCutcheon A Man of Many Faces". The Grand Rapids Press. p. 81.
- ^ "Tony actor regales students". The Journal News. April 12, 1992. p. 31.
- ^ 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."
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- 1924 births
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- American male film actors
- American male musical theatre actors
- American male television actors
- Male actors from Kentucky
- People from Greenup County, Kentucky
- People from Mahwah, New Jersey
- Tony Award winners
- 20th-century American singers
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- Male actors from Bergen County, New Jersey