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