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
The Hangman
Jailhouse Rock
North to Alaska
Pocketful of Miracles
The Sheepman
The Boatniks
Dondi
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
Top Movie Credits
How the West Was Won
Deputy Stover
From Here to Eternity
Cpl. Leva
The Hangman
Al Cruse
Jailhouse Rock
Hunk Houghton
North to Alaska
Peter Boggs
Pocketful of Miracles
Junior
The Sheepman
"Jumbo" McCall
The Boatniks
Charlie
Dondi
Sergeant
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
Duke of Bilgewater