Francis McDonald
Acting
Biography
Francis McDonald (August 22, 1891 – September 18, 1968) was an American actor whose career spanned 52 years. McDonald's started acting professionally in stock theater with the Forepaugh Stock Company in Cincinnati. Following eight months with it, he worked one season with a stock company in Seattle, after which he performed for three seasons with a troupe in San Diego and Honolulu. He concluded his tenure in stock theater as juvenile leading man with the American Stock Company in Spokane, Washington. By 1913 McDonald began to perform in the rapidly expanding film industry, initially working for Marion Leonard's Monopole Company in Hollywood. He was cast in over 280 films between 1913 and 1965, including The Temptress in 1926 with Greta Garbo. After he was designated "Hollywood's Prettiest Man," McDonald sought a tougher image by shaving his mustache and seeking roles of villains. McDonald was one of Cecil B. DeMille's favorite character actors.[citation needed] DeMille gave him credited supporting roles in six of his films: The Plainsman (1936), The Buccaneer (1938), Union Pacific (1939), North West Mounted Police (1940), Samson and Delilah (1949), and The Ten Commandments (1956).
Born: August 21, 1891
Place of Birth: Bowling Green, Kentucky, USA
Known For
The Ten Commandments
Escaping death, a Hebrew infant is raised in a royal household to become a prince. Upon discovery of his true heritage, Moses embarks on a personal quest to reclaim his destiny as the leader and liberator of the Hebrew people.
Notorious
In order to help bring Nazis to justice, U.S. government agent T.R. Devlin recruits Alicia Huberman, the American daughter of a convicted German war criminal, as a spy. As they begin to fall for one another, Alicia is instructed to win the affections of Alexander Sebastian, a Nazi hiding out in Brazil. When Sebastian becomes serious about his relationship with Alicia, the stakes get higher, and Devlin must watch her slip further undercover.
Perry Mason
The cases of master criminal defense attorney Perry Mason and his staff who handled the most difficult of cases in the aid of the innocent.
Perry Mason
The cases of master criminal defense attorney Perry Mason and his staff who handled the most difficult of cases in the aid of the innocent.
Perry Mason
The cases of master criminal defense attorney Perry Mason and his staff who handled the most difficult of cases in the aid of the innocent.
Bad Day at Black Rock
One-armed war veteran John J. Macreedy steps off a train at the sleepy little town of Black Rock. Once there, he begins to unravel a web of lies, secrecy, and murder.
Have Gun, Will Travel
Have Gun – Will Travel is an American Western television series that aired on CBS from 1957 through 1963. It was rated number three or number four in the Nielsen ratings every year of its first four seasons. It was one of the few television shows to spawn a successful radio version. The radio series debuted November 23, 1958. The television show is presently shown on the Encore-Western channel. Have Gun – Will Travel was created by Sam Rolfe and Herb Meadow and produced by Frank Pierson, Don Ingalls, Robert Sparks, and Julian Claman. There were 225 episodes of the TV series, 24 written by Gene Roddenberry. Other contributors included Bruce Geller, Harry Julian Fink, Don Brinkley and Irving Wallace. Andrew McLaglen directed 101 episodes and 19 were directed by series star Richard Boone.
The Sea Wolf
Shipwrecked fugitives try to escape a brutal sea captain who's losing his mind.
The Sea Hawk
Dashing pirate Geoffrey Thorpe plunders Spanish ships for Queen Elizabeth I and falls in love with Dona Maria, a beautiful Spanish royal he captures.
The Great Race
Professional daredevil and white-suited hero, The Great Leslie, convinces turn-of-the-century auto makers that a race from New York to Paris (westward across America, the Bering Straight and Russia) will help to promote automobile sales. Leslie's arch-rival, the mustached and black-attired Professor Fate vows to beat Leslie to the finish line in a car of Fate's own invention.
Filmography
as Russian (uncredited)
as Old Man at Robbo's Club
as Saul Weintraub
as Storekeeper
as Watkins
as Scribe Spokesman
as Winkler
as Juan Hernandez
as Liveryman
as Piute Man
as Capt. Noble
as Walter 'Salty' Sims
as Peg-Leg Jasper
as Pete Stone
as Jericho Dooley
as Gotch (as Francis MacDonald)
as Uncle Tip Alden (as Francis J. McDonald)
as Old Man Colter
as Col. Chivington's Aide (uncredited)
as Joe Dunn
as Simon
as Yancey Hatton
as William Wethered
as The Shaman (uncredited)
as Pliny Warren
as The Indian Chief
as Railroad guard
as Charlie Barrett
as Will Calhoun
as Grubstake Smith
as Tall - White-haired Cafe Lounger (uncredited)
as Sheriff
as Blake Cody
as Frank
as Grisha
as Pecos Kid
as Mr. John Cummings
as Calaveras Kid
as Palace Official (uncredited)
as Harbin
as Osage Chief
as Marshal Roberts
as Batiste
as County Recorder Joe Kane
as Hotel Guest (uncredited)
as North Carolina Cannoneer (uncredited)
as Story Teller
as Shears Williams
as Mohaska
as Winey - Pool Player (uncredited)
as Wade Tanner
as Charlie Lewis
as Joe Christ
as Hoyt Parker
as Montu
as Alaskan
as Lance (as Francis J. McDonald)
as Henchman Longhorn
as Tom Ford
as Bart Lansing
as Adam Post
as Crump
as Western Saloon Set Heavy
as Sheriff
as Kane
as Gambler (uncredited)
as Jenks (uncredited)
as Roberts
as Steve Anders
as Man (uncredited)
as Jules Ravelle
as Cobb (uncredited)
as Doctor
as Storekeeper
as Sanchez
as Devereaux
as Hernandez
as Indignant Man
as Torres
as Captain Jose Garcia
as Dad Christie
as Con Hollister
as Miner Investing on River-Freeze Date (uncredited)
as Dan Hammond
as Batiste
as Jim Douglas
as Cart Driver (uncredited)
as Matthews
as Bert Rogan
as Clyde Fenwick
as Sam Nolan
as Quirt Rankin
as Gil Hatton
as Duval
as Pelly
as Governor's Interpreter (uncredited)
as Kidnapper
as Cesar
as Manolo's Friend (uncredited)
as Jean Collet
as Svenson
as Escobar's Aide (uncredited)
as Santos the Portuguese
as Gaddi Sang
as Louis Riel
as Dawson - Henchman
as Kroner
as French Seaman in Pub
as Laramie
as Moussenq - Convict (uncredited)
as Gracco
as George
as Morgan
as Manuel Lopez
as Arab Scout (uncredited)
as Gen. Dodge
as Flight Captain
as Casin Cholet
as Henchman Nevada
as Camden Blount
as Assayer Purvis, member of the Secret 7
as Mora (uncredited)
as Chieftain (Uncredited)
as Nat Beldon
as Jack 'Fingy' Doremus (uncredited)
as Romano
as Charley (uncredited)
as A River Gambler
as Rasheed Bey
as Suds
as Malley (Uncredited)
as Pedro
as John Wilkes Booth
as Gambler
as Civilian Pilot
as Gambler (uncredited)
as Race Driver
as Detroit gangster (uncredited)
as Sakki
as Radical Speaker
as Tony - Russo Henchman (uncredited)
as Ray Ridpath - Henchman [Chs. 1-6]
as Ray Ridpath - Henchman
as Denton (uncredited)
as Joe, Alderson’s Chauffeur (uncredited)
as Trigger - Henchman
as Vega
as Henchman Jackson
as Rogan
as Radioman (uncredited)
as Officer Reading Verdict
as Henchman (as Frances McDonald)
as Charley Davis
as Tad McPherson
as Ticker (uncredited)
as Blake
as Pierre LaPlant (as Francis MacDonald)
as Frank Gavin
as Dominic Silvera (uncredited)
as Jean La Train
as Karkuff
as Jacques Dupres
as The Weasel
as Pete Caltek
as Sergeant Tatoche
as Tony
as Phil Kemptom
as Barney Black
as Ricardo
as 'Bullet' McGhan
as Francisco
as The Carnation Kid
as Viking Friend of Leif (uncredited)
as Sniper Dawson
as Gonzolo Vasquez
as Circus Manager
as Creighton Steele
as Ben Tanner
as Manuela Silvera
as Frank Darwin
as Timoteo
as Alfred 'Battling' Butler
as Captain Fernandez
as Juan Gutiérrez
as Rolf
as Pooch
as Emile
as Raoul La Fane
as The Dove
as Smith
as Professor Mario
as Victor Johnson
as Jules Gaillard
as Geko
as James Seiler
as Swing
as Alberto Cabotto
as Second Stranger
as Lawatha, Indian Guide
as Benedetto
as Pierre
as Achille Picard
as Pierre Thoreau
as Philip Burwood
as Buck McDougall
as Tom Bartlett
as Grayson Mills
as Jimmy Hartigan
as Party Guest (uncredited)
as Blair Whitcomb
as Jimmie Norton
as Tom Kirby (as Francis J. McDonald)
as Pierre
as Tony America
as Guido Garcia
as Jimmie Dugan
as Dr. Green
as The Gent
as Hildreth
as Williams
as 'Spider' Flynn (as Francis MacDonald)
as 'Red' Warren
as (Episode #3)
as Jang Sattib
as George Renoir / Ivan De Maupin
as Extra (uncredited)
as Andrew Sealey (as Frank McDonald)
as Murray Hammond
as Don Jose