Mickey Shaughnessy

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

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Gender

Male

Birthday

05-Aug-1920

Age

(106 years old)

Place of Birth

New York City, New York, USA

Also Known As
  • Joseph C. Shaughnessy

Mickey Shaughnessy

Biography

​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Joseph Michael "Mickey" Shaughnessy (August 5, 1920 - July 23, 1985) was an Irish American character actor who specialized in playing lovable, but not-too-bright lugs. One of his best-known roles was as the tough, experienced mentor of Elvis Presley's character in Jailhouse Rock. The New York City-born Shaughnessy died at the age of 64 of lung cancer at Cape May Court House, New Jersey. Description above from the Wikipedia article Mickey Shaughnessy, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia


Credits

A Boy Called Nuthin’ A Boy Called Nuthin’ (1967) Character: Sheriff Hoop
A boy doesn’t find the life he expects out West when he leaves Chicago to find his uncle. The West has changed–it is no longer “cowboys and Indians.” He finds his uncle living in a shack, and in trying to be accepted and help out, the boy gets himself into all sorts of trouble, causing his uncle to refer to him as “good for nuthin’,” a nickname that sticks. Eventually the two see that they need each other.
Vernon's Volunteers Vernon's Volunteers (1969) Character: N/A
A small American town provides the setting for a look at the antics of a group of volunteers who comprise the area's only fire department.
Dondi Dondi (1961) Character: Sergeant
World War II GIs adopt an Italian war orphan.
A House Is Not a Home A House Is Not a Home (1964) Character: Police Sergeant John Riordan
Story follows the life of Polly Adler, who grew to become one of New York's most successful bordello madams of the 1920s.
How the West Was Won How the West Was Won (1962) Character: Deputy Stover
The epic tale of the development of the American West from the 1830s through the Civil War to the end of the century, as seen through the eyes of one pioneer family.
Don't Give Up the Ship Don't Give Up the Ship (1959) Character: Stan Wychinski
The Navy expects a veteran to pay for the ship he commanded, as they have no record of its return.
Jailhouse Rock Jailhouse Rock (1957) Character: Hunk Houghton
After serving time for manslaughter, young Vince Everett becomes a teenage rock star.
Conquest of Space Conquest of Space (1955) Character: Sgt. Mahoney
A team of American astronauts leave their space station on the first mission to Mars, but the captain's religious beliefs may get in the way.
Designing Woman Designing Woman (1957) Character: Maxie Stultz
A sportswriter who marries a fashion designer discovers that their mutual interests are few, although each has an intriguing past which makes the other jealous.
The Burglar The Burglar (1957) Character: Dohmer
Burglar Nat Harbin and his two associates set their sights on wealthy spiritualist Sister Sarah, who has inherited a fortune -- including a renowned emerald necklace -- from a Philadelphia financier. Using Nat's female ward, Gladden, to pose as an admirer and case the mansion where the woman lives, they set up a perfect break-in. Things get complicated afterwards.
My Dog, the Thief My Dog, the Thief (1969) Character: Foley
As ratings for Jack Crandall's lifeless airborne traffic reports plummet, a super-size St. Bernard on the lam stows away in his chopper. Crandall's new co-pilot helps send ratings sky-high, but the canine's chronic kleptomania generates girl trouble, jewel thievery, and loads of laughs.
A Nice Little Bank That Should Be Robbed A Nice Little Bank That Should Be Robbed (1958) Character: Harold 'Rocky' Baker
Two bunglers (Tom Ewell, Mickey Rooney) rob a bank and buy a racehorse, then try to rob another bank.
Gunman's Walk Gunman's Walk (1958) Character: Deputy Sheriff Will Motely
A powerful rancher always protects his wild adult son by paying for damages and bribing witnesses, until his crimes become too serious to rectify.
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1960) Character: Duke of Bilgewater
From chicken thief to cabin boy, riverboat pilot to circus performer, Huck Finn outsmarts everyone on his way down the muddy Mississippi.
Sex Kittens Go to College Sex Kittens Go to College (1960) Character: Boomie
Collins College needs a new department head for their science department, so Doctors Carter and Zorch consult Thinko, the campus computer, and come up with Dr. Mathilda West, who has degrees in lots of things, but turns out to be disruptively attractive as well.
Ask Any Girl Ask Any Girl (1959) Character: Mr. Eager (uncredited)
Meg is a young wide-eyed girl who is endures many calamities in her search for a husband in modern-day New York. After losing her suitcase at Penn Station, being kicked out by her roommate, and changing bosses because her boss made a pass at her, she finds herself looking for work at a Manhattan motivational research agency run by punctilious Miles Doughton and his playboy brother, Evan.
King of the Roaring 20's – The Story of Arnold Rothstein King of the Roaring 20's – The Story of Arnold Rothstein (1961) Character: Jim Kelly
Gambler Arnold Rothstein marries an actress, avenges his buddy and meets an underworld fate.
Pocketful of Miracles Pocketful of Miracles (1961) Character: Junior
A New York gangster and his girlfriend attempt to turn street beggar Apple Annie into a society lady when the peddler learns her daughter is marrying royalty.
From Here to Eternity From Here to Eternity (1953) Character: Cpl. Leva
In 1941 Hawaii, a private is cruelly punished for not boxing on his unit's team, while his captain's wife and second in command are falling in love.
Edge of Eternity Edge of Eternity (1959) Character: Scotty O'Brien
Helped by socialite Janice Kendon and barkeeper Scott O'Brien, Arizona deputy sheriff Les Martin works to solve three brutal murders in and around the Grand Canyon. His efforts leads to the killer fleeing with Janice as a hostage and a chase by car and helicopter lead to a climax on a miner's bucket on cables a mile above the canyon floor.
North to Alaska North to Alaska (1960) Character: Peter Boggs
After striking gold in Alaska, the romantic George sends his womanizing partner Sam to bring his fiancée up from Seattle. When Sam finds that she has already married, he returns instead with Angel, a dancer originally from France.
The Hangman The Hangman (1959) Character: Al Cruse
A marshal nicknamed "The Hangman" because of his track record in hunting down and capturing wanted criminals traces a robbery suspect to a small town. However, the man is known and liked in the town, and the citizens band together to try to help him avoid capture.
Never a Dull Moment Never a Dull Moment (1968) Character: Francis
When practicing for a role, actor Jack is mistaken for the killer Ace. He doesn't realize this until it's too late and is carried off to gangster boss Leo Smooth, who wants Ace to do a job for him. Fearing for his life, Jack plays his role, but always searching for a way out of the well-guarded house.
Slaughter on 10th Avenue Slaughter on 10th Avenue (1957) Character: Solly Pitts
A rookie assistant DA is assigned to investigate the murder of a longshoreman, killed for exposing gangster involvement on the piers, and meets up with a "code of silence" amongst all potential witnesses.
Until They Sail Until They Sail (1957) Character: US Marine, Store Customer
Four sisters in New Zealand fall for soldiers en route to the Pacific theater in WWII.
The Sheepman The Sheepman (1958) Character: "Jumbo" McCall
A stranger in a Western cattle-town behaves with remarkable self-assurance, establishing himself as a man to be reckoned with. The reason appears with his stock: a herd of sheep, which he intends to graze on the range. The horrified inhabitants decide to run him out at all costs.
The Boatniks The Boatniks (1970) Character: Charlie
Young and awkward, The Coast-Guard's ensign Thomas Garland suffers from the comparison with his late father, a war hero. Which does not prevent him from falling for pretty Kate Fairchild, a young woman who runs a sailing school. Of course the way he expresses his deep sympathy for the lady leaves to be desired. And the situation does not improve when a trio of bumbling jewel thieves interferes.
Elvis: A Life in Music Elvis: A Life in Music (2026) Character: Self (archive footage)
A retrospective on the life of the legendary entertainer Elvis Presley, featuring the most significant moments of his career.
Don't Go Near the Water Don't Go Near the Water (1957) Character: Farragut Jones
Madison Avenue-trained Navy men handle public relations on a South Pacific island during World War II.
A Global Affair A Global Affair (1964) Character: Police Officer Dugan
Bob Hope becomes surrogate father to a baby found abandoned at the United Nations. Director Jack Arnold's 1964 comedy also stars Yvonne De Carlo, Robert Sterling, John McGiver and Lilo Pulver.
College Confidential College Confidential (1960) Character: Sam Grover
Sociology professor Steve MacInter is conducting a survey at Collins College about the mores and lifestyles of the young people. Some of the good citizens begin to find exception to his sociological survey when they find out it includes questions about sex. Reporter Betty Ducayne receives an anonymous tip that the good professor is engaging in corruption of youth and when Steve's past comes up to haunt him, all heck breaks loose.
Last of the Comanches Last of the Comanches (1953) Character: Rusty Potter
It's 1876 and all the Indians are at peace except the Comanches lead by Black Cloud. When Black Cloud wipes out a town, only six soldiers are left and they head for the nearest fort. In the desert they are reinforced by members of a stagecoach and find some water at a deserted mission. Pinned down by Black Cloud they send an Indian boy who was Black Cloud's prisoner on to the fort while they try to bargain with Black Cloud whom they learn is without water.
Primal Scream Primal Scream (1986) Character: Charlie Waxman
In the future, a private detective tries to stop a large corporation from mining an element whose side effects include igniting human flesh and destroying internal body parts.



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