Mickey Shaughnessy

Biography

Mickey Shaughnessy, an American actor and comedian, started out as a resort singer and switched to comedy when he found the pay better. Born in New York City, he boxed as a Golden Gloves fighter, served in World War II, and performed in an Army revue, Stars and Gripes. After a Columbia Pictures producer spotted him on stage, he made his screen debut in The Marrying Kind (1952). He became known for tough, colorful characters, playing Sergeant Leva in From Here to Eternity (1953), a prison mentor in Jailhouse Rock (1957), and a punch-drunk ex-boxer in Designing Woman (1957). Critics praised his work, including New York Times critic Bosley Crowther, who singled out The Sheepman (1958). His later roles included The Boatniks (1970) and the 1971 series Chicago Teddy Bears, and he also performed on radio and television and maintained a nightclub act. He died in 1985.

64years old at death

Born August 5, 1920New York City
Died July 23, 1985Cape May Court House
Star sign: LeoThe sign runs July 23 to August 22
Also credited as Joseph Michael Shaughnessy

Movie Career

Films: 17
Career span: 18 years1952 to 1970

Genres

Comedy35%, 6 films
Drama35%, 6 films
Western29%, 5 films
Romance24%, 4 films
Crime18%, 3 films

First and latest

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A change of course
Mickey Shaughnessy got his start in show business singing at resorts. Seeing that comedians earned more, he switched to comedy.
A change of course
Shaughnessy served in World War II, and while in the U.S. Army he took part in a revue that went by the name "Stars and Gripes".

Mickey Shaughnessy movies on Netflix

The Boatniks1970IMDb rating 5.6as Charlie
King of the Roaring 20's – The Story of Arnold Rothstein1961IMDb rating 5.6as Jim Kelly
Pocketful of Miracles1961IMDb rating 7.1as Junior
North to Alaska1960IMDb rating 6.9as Peter Boggs
Don't Give Up the Ship1959IMDb rating 6.3as Stan Wychinski
Edge of Eternity1959IMDb rating 6.5as Scotty O'Brien
The Hangman1959IMDb rating 6.6as Al Cruse
Gunman's Walk1958IMDb rating 7.1as Deputy Sheriff Will Motely
The Sheepman1958IMDb rating 6.8as Jumbo McCall
Designing Woman1957IMDb rating 6.7as Maxie Stultz
Jailhouse Rock1957IMDb rating 6.5as Hunk Houghton
The Burglar1957IMDb rating 6.5as Dohmer
Until They Sail1957IMDb rating 6.5as US Marine, Store Customer
Conquest of Space1955IMDb rating 5.6as Sgt. Mahoney
From Here to Eternity1953IMDb rating 7.6as Sgt. Leva
Last of the Comanches1953IMDb rating 6.4as Rusty Potter
The Marrying Kind1952IMDb rating 6.9as Pat Bundy

Best known for

The films on Netflix they are best known for, with the part played in each.

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From Here to Eternity1953 Drama, Romance, Waras Sgt. Leva
IMDb rating 7.655K votes
Jailhouse Rock1957 Drama, Music, Musicalas Hunk Houghton
IMDb rating 6.511K votes
North to Alaska1960as Peter Boggs
IMDb rating 6.99.3K votes
The Sheepman1958as Jumbo McCall
IMDb rating 6.83.5K votes
Designing Woman1957as Maxie Stultz
IMDb rating 6.76.1K votes
Pocketful of Miracles1961as Junior
IMDb rating 7.18.9K votes
Conquest of Space1955as Sgt. Mahoney
IMDb rating 5.62.0K votes
Edge of Eternity1959as Scotty O'Brien
IMDb rating 6.51.5K votes

Most often with

Twelve actors appear in two of them each. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.

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Glenn Ford

Regis Toomey

Edgar Buchanan

Willis Bouchey

Claude Akins

Percy Helton

Films together

Glenn Ford2 films together, 1958 to 1961
Glenn Ford's page
- Pocketful of Miracles1961IMDb rating 7.1Shaughnessy as JuniorFord as Dave the Dude
- The Sheepman1958IMDb rating 6.8Shaughnessy as Jumbo McCallFord as Jason Sweet
Regis Toomey2 films together, 1959 to 1961
Regis Toomey's page
- King of the Roaring 20's – The Story of Arnold Rothstein1961IMDb rating 5.6Shaughnessy as Jim KellyToomey as Bill Baird
- The Hangman1959IMDb rating 6.6Shaughnessy as Al CruseToomey as Soldier at Fort
Edgar Buchanan2 films together, 1958 to 1959
Edgar Buchanan's page
- Edge of Eternity1959IMDb rating 6.5Shaughnessy as Scotty O'BrienBuchanan as Sheriff Edwards
- The Sheepman1958IMDb rating 6.8Shaughnessy as Jumbo McCallBuchanan as Milt Masters
Willis Bouchey2 films together, 1958 to 1961
Willis Bouchey's page
- Pocketful of Miracles1961IMDb rating 7.1Shaughnessy as JuniorBouchey as Newspaper Editor
- The Sheepman1958IMDb rating 6.8Shaughnessy as Jumbo McCallBouchey as Frank Payton
Claude Akins2 films together, 1953 to 1959
Claude Akins's page
- Don't Give Up the Ship1959IMDb rating 6.3Shaughnessy as Stan WychinskiAkins as Lt. Cmdr. Farber
- From Here to Eternity1953IMDb rating 7.6Shaughnessy as Sgt. LevaAkins as Sgt. 'Baldy' Dhom
Percy Helton2 films together, 1957 to 1958
Percy Helton's page
- The Sheepman1958IMDb rating 6.8Shaughnessy as Jumbo McCallHelton as Station Master
- Jailhouse Rock1957IMDb rating 6.5Shaughnessy as Hunk HoughtonHelton as Sam Brewster
Also two films together6 more actors
- Vito ScottiThe Boatniks (1970) and Conquest of Space (1955)
- Dean JonesDesigning Woman (1957) and Jailhouse Rock (1957)
- Hugh SandersDon't Give Up the Ship (1959) and Last of the Comanches (1953)
- Edward PlattGunman's Walk (1958) and Designing Woman (1957)
- Mabel AlbertsonDon't Give Up the Ship (1959) and The Hangman (1959)
- John DennisConquest of Space (1955) and From Here to Eternity (1953)
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