Mickey Shaughnessy
| Mickey Shaughnessy | |
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in Jailhouse Rock (1957)
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| Born |
Joseph Michael Shaughnessy August 5, 1920 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | July 23, 1985 (aged 64) Cape May Court House, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Years active | 1952–85 |
Joseph Charles "Mickey" Shaughnessy (August 5, 1920 – July 23, 1985) was an Irish American character actor and comedian who specialized in playing lovable, but not-too-bright lugs. He was known for roles such as the tough, experienced mentor of Elvis Presley's character in Jailhouse Rock and Maxi the punch-drunk boxer in Designing Woman (1957) opposite Gregory Peck.
The New York City-born Shaughnessy was a Golden Gloves boxer. He started out as a singer, before becoming a comedian. He served in World War II and appeared in a US Army revue called "Stars and Gripes". After the war, a Columbia Pictures producer saw him performing on stage and offered him a screen test. In addition to his film career, he also worked in radio and television and had a nightclub act.
He lived in Wildwood, New Jersey, and died at the age of 64 of heart failure at Cape May Court House, New Jersey. He was survived by his wife Sarah, four daughters and three sons.
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