J. Edward McKinley

J. Edward McKinley

Deceased · Born: Oct 11, 1916 · Died: Jul 30, 2004

Personal Details

BornOct 11, 1916 Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Spouse
  • Helene Cantor Marks

    ( Sep 16, 1972 to Apr 23, 2004 )
  • Opal May Gloria Hirzel

    ( Oct 1, 1940 to Aug 1, 1969 )

Biography

J. Edward McKinley, a renowned actor, entered this world on October 11, 1916, in the vibrant city of Cleveland, Ohio, United States of America. This talented thespian would go on to leave an indelible mark on the world of cinema, appearing in a plethora of films that would captivate audiences for generations to come.

Some of his most notable roles include his performances in the 1968 comedy classic "The Party," the 1969 western "Charro!," and the 1970 drama "There Was a Crooked Man...".

Throughout his life, McKinley was married twice, first to Helene Cantor Marks and later to Opal May Gloria Hirzel. Despite the challenges and triumphs that life often brings, McKinley's love for his wives remained unwavering.

Sadly, J. Edward McKinley's life came to a close on July 30, 2004, in the picturesque city of Beverly Hills, California, United States of America. Though his physical presence may be gone, the impact he had on the world of cinema and the hearts of those who knew him will never be forgotten.

Career

1975
At Long Last Love
At Long Last Love as Billings (Poker Party)
The Legend of Lizzie Borden
The Legend of Lizzie Borden as Marshall Hilliard
1972
Where Does It Hurt?
Where Does It Hurt? as George Leffingwell, Hospital Commissioner
1970
1969
Charro!
Charro! as Henry Carter
1968
The Impossible Years
The Impossible Years as Dr. Pepperell
The Party
The Party as Fred Clutterbuck
1967
The Last Challenge
The Last Challenge as John Grant (uncredited)
1966
The Ghost and Mr. Chicken
The Ghost and Mr. Chicken as Mayor Carlyle Preston
1964
1962
Patty
Patty as Dr. Miller
Advise & Consent
Advise & Consent as Senator Powell Hanson
How the West Was Won
How the West Was Won as Auctioneer (uncredited)
1961
A Thunder of Drums
A Thunder of Drums as Capt. Alan Scarborough
1960
The Walking Target
The Walking Target as Warden John B. Haggerty
Cimarron
Cimarron as Beck (uncredited)
1959
The Angry Red Planet
The Angry Red Planet as Prof. Paul Weiner