MacDonald Parke

MacDonald Parke

Deceased · Born: Jul 30, 1891 · Died: Jul 17, 1960

Personal Details

BornJul 30, 1891 Cornwall, Ontario, Canada

Biography

MacDonald Parke, a renowned actor of stage and screen, entered this world on July 30, 1891, in the picturesque town of Cornwall, situated in the province of Ontario, Canada.

Throughout his illustrious career, Parke made a lasting impression on audiences with his captivating performances in a wide range of film roles, including the 1939 cinematic masterpiece "Shipyard Sally," the 1959 historical epic "John Paul Jones," and the 1959 comedy classic "The Mouse That Roared."

Tragically, Parke's life was cut short when he passed away on July 17, 1960, in the vibrant city of London, located in the heart of England, United Kingdom.

Career

A Touch of Larceny
A Touch of Larceny as Jason Parrish (as Macdonald Parke)
1959
The Mouse That Roared
The Mouse That Roared as General Snippet
John Paul Jones
John Paul Jones as Arthur Lee
1958
Hell, Heaven or Hoboken
Hell, Heaven or Hoboken as American General
1957
A King in New York
A King in New York as (uncredited)
1956
Beyond Mombasa
Beyond Mombasa as American Tourist
1955
Summertime
Summertime as Lloyd McIlhenny
1954
The Good Die Young
The Good Die Young as Mr. Carruthers
1953
Is Your Honeymoon Really Necessary
Is Your Honeymoon Really Necessary as Adm. William D. Fields
1952
Saturday Island
Saturday Island as Ship's Captain
The Paris Express
The Paris Express as American Businessman
Penny Princess
Penny Princess as Schuyster the Lawyer (uncredited)
1951
A Tale of Five Women
A Tale of Five Women as New York Magazine Editor (as Macdonald Parke)
1950
Night and the City
Night and the City as American from Chicago (uncredited)
1948
No Orchids for Miss Blandish
No Orchids for Miss Blandish as Doc (as Macdonald Parke)
1946
Teheran
Teheran as Maj. Wellman, USA
1941
Hi Gang!
Hi Gang! as Attorney
1939