Donald May
Biography
Donald May was an American actor. Born in Chicago, he began in summer stock theater in Maine in 1948 and later acted on stage in Albany, New York, and Brattleboro, Vermont. His first credited role came in 1956 as the host of the ABC military drama The West Point Story. He became known for westerns and adventure series, including a stint on Colt .45 and a recurring role from 1960 to 1962 as reporter Pat Garrison on The Roaring 20s. On film, he appeared in Kisses for My President (1964) and Follow Me, Boys! (1966). From 1967 to 1977 he played lawyer Adam Drake on the soap opera The Edge of Night. Later television work included Texas, One Life to Live, and All My Children, and his last screen role was on L.A. Law in 1993. He died in 2022.
92years old at death
- Born Chicago
- Died Kent
- Star sign: PiscesThe sign runs February 19 to March 20
- Also credited as Donald Adam May
Movie Career
- Films
- 3
- Career span
- 21 years1964 to 1985
Every film, newest first
- 1985O.C. and StiggsIMDb rating 5.3
- 1966Follow Me, Boys!IMDb rating 7.1
- 1964Kisses for My PresidentIMDb rating 5.5
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First role
Donald May's first credited screen role came in 1956 and 1957, playing Cadet Charles C. Thompson, who hosted the ABC military drama series The West Point Story.
Early training
In 1948, before he finished college, May performed in summer stock theater in Surrey, Maine. Once he graduated, he took stage roles in Albany, New York, and Brattleboro, Vermont.
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Worked with
Donald May shares two films with Fred MacMurray, and one with each of the others. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
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Norman TokarDirector, 1 film, 1966
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Curtis BernhardtDirector, 1 film, 1964
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