From Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaDonald Hugh MacBride (June 23, 1893 – June 21, 1957) was an American character actor on stage, in films, and on television who launched his career as a teenage singer (making several recordings in 1907) in vaudeville and went on to be an actor on Broadway, where he appeared in Room Service.He appeared in nearly 140 films between 1914 and 1955. His year of birth is given variously as 1889 or 1893 in the standard reference books, but the latter seems to be the correct one as his New York Times obituary records his age as 63.MacBride was best known for his portrayal of detectives in crime films. One such role was as Sgt. Roberts in the 1941 comedy Topper Returns, starring Roland Young. He also did several slapstick roles in films with comedians such as the Marx Brothers.He had the role of Milton J. Clyde on the television version of My Friend Irma.He was born in Brooklyn, New York, and died in Los Angeles, California. Survivors included his wife and a stepson.

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Blondie Takes a Vacation

Harvey Morton

Movie 1939

That Goes Double

The Cop (uncredited)

Movie 1933

Buck Privates Come Home

Police captain

Movie 1947

Peaceful Relations

Irate Camper

Movie 1936

Blonde Alibi

Inspector Carmichael

Movie 1946

Murder Over New York

Insp. Vance

Movie 1940

The Saint's Double Trouble

Inspector John H. Bohlen

Movie 1940

Here Comes Mr. Jordan

Inspector Williams

Movie 1941

The Glass Key

Farr

Movie 1942

The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle

Hotel Manager

Movie 1939

The Gracie Allen Murder Case

Dist. Atty. John, Markham

Movie 1939

The Stooge

Diner Proprietor (uncredited)

Movie 1951

The Chemist

Movie 1936

Jinx Money

Police Capt. James Q. Broaderik

Movie 1948

The Brute Man

Police Captain M. J. Donelly

Movie 1946

The Doughgirls

The Judge

Movie 1944

Juke Girl

'Muckeye' John

Movie 1942

The Daring of Diana

Jimmy Towne

Movie 1916

Twelve Crowded Hours

Detective Sergeant Joe Keller

Movie 1939

Sailor Beware

Chief Bos'n Mate (uncredited)

Movie 1952

Michael Shayne: Private Detective

Chief Peter Painter

Movie 1940

Jane's Bashful Hero

Willie

Movie 1916

The Good Old Plumbertime

Movie 1936

Footlight Fever

Jeff Crandall

Movie 1941

Girl on the Spot

Inspector Gleason

Movie 1946

Bowery Battalion

Herbert Frisbie

Movie 1951

The Acid Test

Movie 1932

Here Comes Flossie!

Flossie's Driver

Movie 1933

Gall and Golf

Movie 1917

The Wrong, Wrong Trail

I. Peek - Head Detective

Movie 1934

The Girl and the Gambler

Mike Bascom

Movie 1939

The Flying Irishman

Roy Thompson

Movie 1939

Who's Crazy

Movie 1937

His Woman

Crewman

Movie 1931

The Girl from Mexico

L. B. Renner

Movie 1939

The Great Man Votes

Iron Hat McCarthy

Movie 1939

Annabel Takes a Tour

Thompson, RR Conductor

Movie 1938

Mexican Spitfire Sees a Ghost

Percy Fitzbadden

Movie 1942

Beat the Band

P. Aloysius Duff

Movie 1947

Aces Wild

Mr. Dawson (uncredited)

Movie 1933

By Might of His Right

The Wife's Big Brother

Movie 1915

Out of This World

J.C. Crawford

Movie 1945

The Amazing Mr. Williams

Lieutenant Bixler

Movie 1939

Hold That Blonde!

Mr. Kratz

Movie 1945

Best Foot Forward

Capt. Bradd

Movie 1943

Gobs and Gals

Cmdr. J.E. Gerrens

Movie 1952

Newlyweds' House Guest

Bob's Boss

Movie 1952

His Pest Girl

Elevator operator

Movie 1937

Northward, Ho!

Himself

Movie 1940

A Safe Investment

Movie 1915

Ghost Buster

JR Lynch

Movie 1952

Wyoming

Bart - Henchman

Movie 1940

They Got Me Covered

Mason

Movie 1943

The Dark Horse

John Rooney

Movie 1946

Cuban Fireball

Captain Brown

Movie 1951

Wayward

Taxicab Driver (uncredited)

Movie 1932

Artistic Temper

Movie 1932

You're in the Army Now

Colonel Dobson

Movie 1941

The Misleading Lady

Bill - Asylum Guard

Movie 1932

Buzzin' Around

Policeman

Movie 1933

Campus Sleuth

Insp. Watson

Movie 1948

Howd' Ya Like That?

Customs Officer

Movie 1934

My Mummy's Arms

Egyptian (uncredited)

Movie 1934

Smoked Hams

Stagehand (uncredited)

Movie 1934

His First Flame

Fire Chief (as Don McBride)

Movie 1935

A Peach of a Pair

The Baron - Dinner Guest (uncredited)

Movie 1934

So You Won't T-T-T-Talk

Angry Neighbor (uncredited)

Movie 1934

Serves You Right

Muscle Bound Pete (as Don MacBride)

Movie 1935

Lady Bodyguard

R.L Barclay

Movie 1943

Rhubarb

Pheeny

Movie 1951

Holiday Rhythm

Earl E. Byrd

Movie 1950

She Gets Her Man

Henry Wright

Movie 1945

Two Tickets to Broadway

Policeman

Movie 1951

Penthouse Rhythm

Brewster

Movie 1945

A Night to Remember

Bolling

Movie 1942

Nut Guilty

Dan Riley (uncredited)

Movie 1936

Joe Palooka in the Knockout

Crockett

Movie 1947

Louisiana Purchase

Capt. Pierre Whitfield

Movie 1941

Animal Crackers

House Party Guest (uncredited)

Movie 1930

Joe Palooka Meets Humphrey

Mayor

Movie 1950

The Fabulous Joe

Lawyer Gilbert

Movie 1947

The Capitol

Jimmy Vincent (as Donald Hugh McBride)

Movie 1919

The Dark Corner

Policeman at Gallery (uncredited)

Movie 1946

Smart Politics

Phineas Wharton, Sr. / Phineas Wharton, Jr.

Movie 1948

The Shell Game

Vocal Teacher

Movie 1918