Mickey Shaughnessy

Movie Actor

Birthday August 5, 1920

Birth Sign Leo

Birthplace New York City, NY

DEATH DATE Jul 23, 1985 (64)

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About

Remembered for co-starring with Gregory Peck in the 1957 romantic comedy Designing Woman and with Elvis Presley in the 1957 musical movie Jailhouse Rock, this comedic character actor also appeared in episodes of Maverick, The Virginian, and Laredo.

Before Fame

Early in his career, he played small roles in the films The Marrying Kind and From Here to Eternity.

Trivia

He was often cast as overweight, not too sharp, and highly lovable characters.

Family Life

Born to an Irish American family in New York City, he died in his early sixties in Wildwood, New Jersey.

Associated With

He appeared with Glenn Ford and Shirley MacLaine in a 1958 comedic western titled The Sheepman.