Francis McDonald

Francis McDonald

ACTOR

Francis J. McDonald - not a name to bring ready recognition-but a look at the face reminds one of many old movie roles indeed. His career as an actor literally spanned from early silent films and the great silver screen era of sound film to follow on through the golden age of television. His screen credits, noticeable and small, amount to an amazing nearly 350 roles. Starting on stage, he was a slight but handsome leading man who entered films in 1913 and continued lead and featured romantic roles from contemporary to costume adventure into the 1920s. It was during this period that he married - and divorced - actress Mae Busch, most familiar for the many Laurel and Hardy comedies she did. MacDonald worked on Broadway briefly in only two plays (mid-1918). By the time he did his first totally sound film (late silent movies had intervals of background or short dialog sound), Burning Up (1930), MacDonald had 83 films under his belt. But into the 1930s, being older, his roles were turning toward shady characters of second order - and increasingly uncredited. With dark hair and mustache and beady eyes with a prominent nose, MacDonald fit well into many an ethnic or sneaky villain role and continued in demand. He got to know Cecil B. DeMille and had a regular featured character role in his long history of films beginning with The Plainsman (1936).
  • When was
    Francis McDonald born?

    Francis McDonald was born on Saturday, August 22, 1891

  • Where was
    Francis McDonald born?

    Francis McDonald was born in Bowlg Green, Kentucky, USA

  • How old was
    Francis McDonald when they died?

    Francis McDonald was 77

  • When did Francis McDonald die?

    Francis McDonald died on
    Wednesday, September 18, 1968

  • How tall is Francis McDonald?

    Francis McDonald is 5'9"(1.75m)


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