Bill McCutcheon
Biography
Bill McCutcheon was an American character actor whose work spanned film, television, and theater. Born in Russell, Kentucky, he first drew notice as Leo the Leprechaun on The Howdy Doody Show. From 1984 to 1992 he played Uncle Wally on Sesame Street, a recurring role that brought him an Emmy Award. He was also familiar to young viewers in the 1960s through Tootsie Roll commercials. His first film appearance came in Santa Claus Conquers the Martians (1964), and he later appeared in Family Business (1989) and Steel Magnolias (1989). On stage, he played Moonface Martin in Anything Goes, winning a Tony Award as best featured actor in a musical. His other theater credits included You Can't Take It with You and The Man Who Came to Dinner. He died in 2002.
77years old at death
- Born Russell
- Died Ridgewood
- Star sign: GeminiThe sign runs May 21 to June 20
- Also credited as James William McCutcheon
Movie Career
- Films
- 5
- Career span
- 26 years1964 to 1990
Every film, newest first
- 1990Mr. DestinyIMDb rating 6.5
- 1990Tune in Tomorrow...IMDb rating 6.1
- 1989Family BusinessIMDb rating 5.8
- 1989Steel MagnoliasIMDb rating 7.3
- 1964Santa Claus Conquers the MartiansIMDb rating 2.8
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Herbert RossDirector, 1 film, 1989
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