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

The Hangman Al Cruse
Jailhouse Rock Hunk Houghton
North to Alaska Peter Boggs
The Sheepman "Jumbo" McCall
Dondi Sergeant