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
How the West Was Won
Deputy Stover
North to Alaska
Peter Boggs
From Here to Eternity
Cpl. Leva
Jailhouse Rock
Hunk Houghton
The Sheepman
"Jumbo" McCall
Until They Sail
US Marine, Store Customer
Pocketful of Miracles
Junior
Last of the Comanches
Rusty Potter
Gunman's Walk
Deputy Sheriff Will Motely
The Princess and the Pirate
Man who brings the beers (uncredited)