Ian MacDonald

Ian MacDonald

Deceased · Born: Jun 28, 1914 · Died: Apr 11, 1978

Personal Details

BornJun 28, 1914 Great Falls, Montana, USA
Spouse
  • Shirley Ray Kannegaard

    ( Jun 17, 1967 to Apr 11, 1978 )
  • Julia Edith King

    ( Feb 6, 1943 to Dec 5, 2025 )

Biography

Ian MacDonald, a renowned thespian and producer, embarked on his life's journey on June 28, 1914, in the picturesque city of Great Falls, Montana, USA. As an accomplished actor, he left an indelible mark on the silver screen, featuring prominently in notable films such as High Noon (1952),The Silver Star (1955),and Apache (1954).

Throughout his life, Ian MacDonald was fortunate enough to share his journey with two remarkable women, Shirley Ray Kannegaard and Julia Edith King, who became his spouses. Despite his success, Ian's life was not without its challenges, and he eventually parted ways with the world on April 11, 1978, in Bozeman, Montana, USA.

Career

1959
Warlock
Warlock as MacDonald (uncredited)
1957
1956
Stagecoach to Fury
Stagecoach to Fury as Sheriff Ross
1955
Timberjack
Timberjack as Pauquette
Two-Gun Lady
Two-Gun Lady as Jud Ivers
1954
Apache
Apache as Clagg
The Egyptian
The Egyptian as Ship's Captain
1953
Blowing Wild
Blowing Wild as Jackson
1952
High Noon
High Noon as Frank Miller
Hiawatha
Hiawatha as Chief Megissogwon
The Brigand
The Brigand as Maj. Schrock
Flaming Feather
Flaming Feather as Tombstone Jack
The Savage
The Savage as Yellow Eagle
1951
The Texas Rangers
The Texas Rangers as The Sundance Kid
New Mexico
New Mexico as Pvt. Daniels
1950
Montana
Montana as Slim Reeves
Colt .45
Colt .45 as Miller
Where the Sidewalk Ends
Where the Sidewalk Ends as Detective Casey (uncredited)
The Lawless
The Lawless as Al Peters
Whirlpool
Whirlpool as Hogan - Store Detective (uncredited)
1949
Malaya
Malaya as Carlos Tassuma
Come to the Stable
Come to the Stable as Mr. Matthews (uncredited)
White Heat
White Heat as Creel
1948
Speed to Spare
Speed to Spare as Pusher Wilkes
Mr. Reckless
Mr. Reckless as Jim Halsey
Road House
Road House as Police captain
My Girl Tisa
My Girl Tisa as Guard (uncredited)
The Man from Colorado
The Man from Colorado as Jack Rawson (uncredited)
1947
Ramrod
Ramrod as Walt Shipley
Deep Valley
Deep Valley as Blast Foreman
Pursued
Pursued as A Callum (uncredited)
Dark Passage
Dark Passage as Cop in Bus Depot (uncredited)
1946
The Strange Woman
The Strange Woman as Boat Captain (uncredited)
1942
North of the Rockies
North of the Rockies as Henchman Lazare
1941
Swamp Woman
Swamp Woman as Det. Lt. Rance
Stick to Your Guns
Stick to Your Guns as Henchman "Elbows"
They Died with Their Boots On
They Died with Their Boots On as Soldier (uncredited)
1955
The Silver Star
The Silver Star as Story, Screenplay