Bill McCutcheon

Nascimento : 1924-05-23, Russell, Kentucky, United States

Morte : 2002-01-09

História

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.

Perfil

Bill McCutcheon

Filmes

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Puddler
Martin works at the local radio station, which just hired a new scriptwriter with a reputation for great drama, Pedro Carmichael. Martin’s aunt Julia, not related by blood, returns home after many years away and Martin falls for her. Once Pedro finds out about this romance, he starts incorporating details of it into the script of his daily drama series. Soon, Martin and Julia are not only hearing about their fictional selves over the radio, but about what they are going to do next.
Destino em Dose Dupla
Leo Hansen
O infeliz Larry Burrows vê como poderia ter sido sua vida, se tivesse acertado uma tacada de beisebol em um jogo quando era adolescente.
Negócios de Família
Doheny
Quando é libertado um velho (Sean Connery) acostumado a aplicar golpes convida o neto (Matthew Broderick), que deseja seguir seus passos, a ajuda-lo em um assalto. Mas o pai do jovem (Dustin Hoffman), um ex-assaltante, reluta em apoiar tal empreitada.
Flores de Aço
Owen Jenkins
Um filme sensível sobre um grupo de amigas numa pequena cidade do estado de Louisiana. São mulheres de temperamento, idade e classes sociais diferentes, mas que se mantém unidas durante os momentos difíceis da vida.
Sesame Street: Put Down the Duckie: An All-Star Musical Special
Wally
The stars come out on Sesame Street in this fun-filled video featuring the show's most memorable moments. Sing-along in this star-studded celebration!
Vibes: Boas Vibrações
Mr. Van Der Meer
Nick Deezy (Jeff Goldblum, de O Reencontro) e Sylvia Pickel (interpretada pela cantora Cyndi Lauper em seu primeiro papel no cinema) fazem parte de um pequeno grupo de paranormais que está sendo estudado pelo doutor Harrison Steele (Julian Sands, de Os Gritos do Silêncio). Ela é médium e vive recebendo recados do além de uma tal Louise. Ele pode tocar objetos e descobrir com quem eles estiveram antes e o que aconteceu. Ele é apaixonado pela noiva, que acaba de trai-lo. Ela quer um grande amor. O enigmático Harry Buscafusco (Peter Falk, o detetive da famosa série de TV Columbo) pede a ajuda deles para encontrar o filho, misteriosamente desaparecido no Equador. Eles partem para lá e logo descobrem que o que Harry quer de verdade é achar a Cidade Perdida, onde supõe existe uma fortuna em ouro. Mas há mais gente interessada no ouro e nos poderes dos dois para localizá-lo. E acabam liberando a poderosa força escondida nas montanhas.
The Appointments of Dennis Jennings
Man on TV
Dennis Jennings is an introverted daydreamer, sleepwalking through life. He is a professional waiter and has an equally-dull girlfriend, Emma. In an attempt to release his pent-up feelings of isolation, he begins seeing a psychiatrist, only to discover that the doctor is somewhat less than interested in what he has to say. The film won an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.
A Case of the Stubborns
Dr. Snodgrass
Jodie and his mum are grief-stricken by the passing away of Jodie's grandfather, but they soon find themselves with a lot more to be upset about when he gets determined not to stay dead.
You Can't Take it With You
Mr. De Pinna
A man from a family of rich snobs becomes engaged to a woman from a good-natured but decidedly eccentric family.
Hot Stuff
Paully Albadecker
When a police department's burglary task force is facing the possibility of being shut down because of their low conviction rate decides to try a new approach to apprehending their targets. They take over a pawn shop where thieves go to unload their merchandise. They record them as they bring stuff in and get them to tell them where they got it. Eventually they're threatened by the mob.
W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings
Good Ole Boy #1
W.W. Bright is a robber with a heart of gold who travels the South knocking off banks and gas stations owned by a corrupt businessman. When he hijacks a car, he meets an aspiring country band, the Dixie Dancekings, led by Dixie. The two sides eventually take a liking to one another, especially after the Dancekings realize the size of Bright's thefts. Trailed by religious zealot cop Deacon Gore, Bright helps the band make it big while on the run.
The Stoolie
Gas station proprietor (as William McCutcheon)
Roger Pitman is a petty thief who makes a deal with the police to use bait money to trap other criminals. But when he gets the cash, Roger can't resist the temptation and steals part of it. He runs off to Miami Beach, but now lives in fear of the crooks that he set up as well as the police.
Deadhead Miles
A long-distance trucker, dressed like a sea captain, aimlessly sails the American highways in his 18 wheeler mumbling manic, southern accented non sequiturs; carnivalizing roadside stops and happenstance towns while out-weirding cops and weigh stations with his new cryptic, over-coated hitchhiker buddy.
Viva Max!
Desmond Miller
In order to prove his greatness to his unimpressed girlfriend, Mexican general Max takes a group of men across the border and recaptures the Alamo - international hijinks ensue!
Papai Noel Conquista os Marcianos
Dropo
Martians fear their children have become lazy and joyless due to their newfound obsession with Earth TV shows. After ancient Martian leader Chochem suggests that the children of Mars need more fun—including their own Santa Claus—supreme leader Lord Kimar assembles an expedition to Earth. Once there, they kidnap two children who lead them to the North Pole, then capture the real Santa Claus, taking all three back to Mars in an attempt to bring the Martian children happiness.