Bill McCutcheon
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James William McCutcheon (May 23, 1924 – January 9, 2002) was an American character actor known for his roles in film, television, and theatre, several of which won him Emmy and Tony awards.
Early life
McCutcheon was born in Russell, Kentucky, the son of Robert Kenna McCutcheon, who was a railroad conductor and Florence Louise (née Elam).[1] McCutcheon's first major role was Leo the Leprechaun on The Howdy Doody Show. He followed this appearance with a recurring role (from 1984 to 1992) as Uncle Wally on the children's television series by PBS, Sesame Street, for which he won an Emmy.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
He also had a prominent role in the movie of 1989, Steel Magnolias, in which he played Owen Jenkins, beau of Ouiser Boudreaux (Shirley MacLaine).Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
Career
He was also active in film and on the stage.Script error: No such module "Unsubst". His first film appearance was in 1964's Santa Claus Conquers the Martians; later on, he was seen in movies including Family Business and Steel Magnolias. McCutcheon was a familiar face to young audience in the 1960s, when he appeared on several Tootsie Roll television commercials.Script error: No such module "Unsubst". His theatre credits include a role as Moonface Martin in Anything Goes, which won him a Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
Other stage appearances include You Can't Take It with You and The Man Who Came to Dinner.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
Death
A resident of Mahwah, New Jersey, McCutcheon died on January 9, 2002, of natural causes, aged 77. He had three children, Carol, Jay, and Kenna.[2]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Santa Claus Conquers the Martians | Dropo | |
| 1969 | Viva Max! | Desmond Miller | |
| 1972 | Deadhead Miles | Used Car Salesman | |
| 1972 | The Stoolie | Gas Station Proprietor | |
| 1975 | W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings | Good Ole Boy #1 | |
| 1979 | Hot Stuff | Paully Albadecker | |
| 1985 | What Comes Around | Store Owner | |
| 1988 | Vibes | Mr. Van Der Meer | |
| 1989 | Steel Magnolias | Owen Jenkins | |
| 1989 | Family Business | Doheny | |
| 1990 | Tune in Tomorrow | Puddler | |
| 1990 | Mr. Destiny | Leo Hansen |
References
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- ↑ McLellan, Dennis. "Bill McCutcheon, 77; Comedic Actor", Los Angeles Times, January 12, 2002. Accessed May 16, 2016. "McCutcheon, who lived in Mahwah, N.J., died Wednesday of natural causes at a hospital in Ridgewood, N.J."
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External links
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- 1924 births
- 2002 deaths
- American male film actors
- American male musical theatre actors
- American male television actors
- Male actors from Kentucky
- People from Greenup County, Kentucky
- People from Mahwah, New Jersey
- Tony Award winners
- 20th-century American singers
- 20th-century American male actors
- 20th-century American male singers
- Actors from Bergen County, New Jersey
- Male actors from New Jersey