Bill McCutcheon
Date of birth: 1924-05-23
Place of birth: Russell, Kentucky, United States
Known for: Acting
Also known as:
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia James William McCutcheon (May 23, 1924 - January 9, 2002) was an American character actor known for his roles in film, television, and theatre, several of which won him Emmy and Tony awards. McCutcheon was born in Russell, Kentucky, the son of Florence Louise (née Elam) and Robert Kenna McCutcheon, who was a railroad conductor. McCutcheon's first major role was Leo the Leprechaun on The Howdy Doody Show. He followed this appearance with a recurring role (from 1984 to 1992) as Uncle Wally on the children's television series Sesame Street, for which he won an Emmy. McCutcheon was also active in film and on the stage. His first film appearance was in 1964's Santa Claus Conquers the Martians; later on, he was seen in movies including Family Business and Steel Magnolias. McCutcheon's theatre credits include a role as Moonface Martin in Anything Goes, which won him a Tony for Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Musical. Other stage appearances include You Can't Take It With You and The Man Who Came to Dinner. McCutcheon had three children, Carol, Jay, and Kenna. McCutcheon died in 2002 of natural causes, at age 77. Description above from the Wikipedia article Bill McCutcheon, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Movie Credits
Family Business
1989-12-06
Jessie is an aging career criminal who has been in more jails, fights, schemes, and lineups than jus
Mr. Destiny
1990-10-12
Larry Burrows is unhappy and feels powerless over his life. He believes his entire life could have t
Steel Magnolias
1989-11-15
A young beautician, newly arrived in a small Louisiana town, finds work at the local salon, where a
Santa Claus Conquers the Martians
1964-11-14
Martians fear their children have become lazy and joyless due to their newfound obsession with Earth
Hot Stuff
1979-08-10
When a police department's burglary task force is facing the possibility of being shut down because
The Appointments of Dennis Jennings
1988-09-07
Dennis Jennings is an introverted daydreamer, sleepwalking through life. He is a professional waiter
You Can't Take it With You
1984-11-21
A man from a family of rich snobs becomes engaged to a woman from a good-natured but decidedly eccen
Vibes
1988-08-05
Medium Sylvia Pickel and psychometrist Nick Deezy meet at a psychic research facility in New York. N
W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings
1975-05-21
W.W. Bright is a robber with a heart of gold who travels the South knocking off banks and gas statio
The Stoolie
1972-11-30
Roger Pitman is a petty thief who makes a deal with the police to use bait money to trap other crimi
Sesame Street: Put Down the Duckie
1988-10-05
The stars come out on Sesame Street in this fun-filled video featuring the show's most memorable mom
Deadhead Miles
1972-08-08
A long-distance trucker, dressed like a sea captain, aimlessly sails the American highways in his 18
Viva Max!
1969-12-01
In order to prove his greatness to his unimpressed girlfriend, Mexican general Max takes a group of
Tune in Tomorrow...
1990-10-26
Martin works at the local radio station, which just hired a new scriptwriter with a reputation for g