Macdonald Carey
Biography
Macdonald Carey was an American actor who built a long career in radio, film, and television. Born in Sioux City, Iowa, he studied at the University of Iowa and graduated in 1935. He began on radio, playing Dick Grosvenor on Stella Dallas and Ridgeway Tearle in John's Other Wife, and appeared on Broadway in Lady in the Dark, which led to a contract offer from Paramount. In the 1940s he moved into films, taking the romantic lead in Alfred Hitchcock's Shadow of a Doubt (1943) and appearing in Wake Island (1942) and The Great Gatsby (1949). He became known in Hollywood circles as King of the Bs for his many B-movie roles from the 1940s through the 1960s. From 1965 he played Dr. Tom Horton on Days of Our Lives, remaining the show's central cast member for almost three decades and winning two Daytime Emmy Awards.
81years old at death
- Born Sioux City
- Died Beverly Hills
- Star sign: PiscesThe sign runs February 19 to March 20
- Edward Macdonald Carey (birth name)
Movie Career
- Films
- 13
- Career span
- 45 years1942 to 1987
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Big break
Carey played Tom Horton on Days of Our Lives starting with its first episode in 1965. He said he joined the show because he could not get a movie at the time.
Big break
After appearing on Broadway in Lady in the Dark in 1941 with Gertrude Lawrence, Danny Kaye and Victor Mature, Carey received a contract offer from Paramount because of his performance.
First role
Carey's first film was Star Spangled Rhythm, released in 1942. That same year he played the lead in Dr. Broadway, his first starring part.
Early training
While at the University of Iowa, Carey got involved with its drama school, and that led him to choose acting as a career.
Macdonald Carey movies on Netflix
Best known for
The films on Netflix they are best known for, with the part played in each.
Worked with
Macdonald Carey shares two films with Christopher Lee, 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
Christopher Lee's page
Marilyn Monroe's page
Irving Bacon's page
Harry Carey Jr.'s page
Tony Curtis's page
Richard Gere's page
John FarrowDirector, 2 films, 1942 to 1950
All films by John Farrow
Awards
One award and honor.
| Year | Award | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other honors | |||
| Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame | Honored | ||
Online
Official profiles and reference pages.