Mickey Shaughnessy

Born: 1920-08-05

Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA

Biography

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Joseph Michael "Mickey" Shaughnessy (August 5, 1920 - July 23, 1985) was an Irish American character actor who specialized in playing lovable, but not-too-bright lugs. One of his best-known roles was as the tough, experienced mentor of Elvis Presley's character in Jailhouse Rock.

The New York City-born Shaughnessy died at the age of 64 of lung cancer at Cape May Court House, New Jersey.

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Known For

How the West Was Won
North to Alaska
From Here to Eternity
Jailhouse Rock
The Sheepman
Until They Sail
Pocketful of Miracles
Last of the Comanches
Gunman's Walk
The Princess and the Pirate

Top Movie Credits

North to Alaska Peter Boggs
Jailhouse Rock Hunk Houghton
The Sheepman "Jumbo" McCall
Until They Sail US Marine, Store Customer
Gunman's Walk Deputy Sheriff Will Motely
The Princess and the Pirate Man who brings the beers (uncredited)