George Macready
Biography
George Peabody Macready, Jr. was an American stage, film, and television actor born on August 29, 1899, in Providence, Rhode Island, USA. He was frequently cast in roles portraying polished villains, with a notable appearance in the 1946 film noir classic Gilda. Throughout his career, he accumulated 120 known acting credits across movies and television shows. His life spanned from his birth in 1899 until his death, with sources documenting his passing on either July 2, 1973, or July 3, 1973, at the age of 73. His extensive filmography includes work associated with platforms and projects such as Rotten Tomatoes, The Twilight Zone, and The Alfred Hitchcock Hour.
Career overview
George Peabody Macready Jr. was an American stage, film, and television actor who was born in Providence, Rhode Island, on August 29, 1899. Throughout his career, he was often cast in roles as polished villains. One of his most notable appearances in this capacity was in the 1946 film noir classic Gilda.
His extensive acting career spanned across film and television, accumulating a total of 120 known credits on the Movie Database platform. His work also extended into television programming, with appearances in recognized series such as The Twilight Zone and The Alfred Hitchcock Hour.
Macready passed away at the age of 73. While sources list his date of death variously as July 2, 1973, and July 3, 1973, his birth is definitively recorded as August 29, 1899.
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137 titles- The Return of Count Yorga (1971) as Professor Rightstat
- Tora! Tora! Tora! (1970) as Cordell Hull
- Count Yorga, Vampire (1970) as Narrator (voice)
- The Young Lawyers (1969) as Jay Spofford
- Night Gallery (1969) as Hendricks
- Daughter of the Mind (1969) as Dr. Frank Ferguson
- Lancer (1968)
- Fame Is the Name of the Game (1966) as Glenn Howard
- Get Smart (1965) as Mr. Fitzmaurice
- Run for Your Life (1965) as David Courtney (uncredited)
- The Great Race (1965) as General Kuhster
- The Human Duplicators (1965) as Prof. Vaughn Dornheimer
- Asylum for a Spy (1965) as Graham Jutland
- The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (1964) as Zorgon Gurnius
- Profiles in Courage (1964) as General Fairchild
- Peyton Place (1964) as Martin Peyton
- Seven Days in May (1964) as Christopher Todd
- Where Love Has Gone (1964) as Gordon Harris
- Dead Ringer (1964) as Paul Harrison
- Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (1963) as Graham Justland
- The Outer Limits (1963) as Larry K. Hillerman
- The Outer Limits (1963) as Dr. Marshall
- The Great Adventure (1963) as Dr. Keen
- The Dakotas (1963)
- The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962) as Hillary Prine
- Sam Benedict (1962) as Jason Kirwell
- Taras Bulba (1962) as The Governor
- Two Weeks in Another Town (1962) as Lew Jordan
- Dr. Kildare (1961) as Harper Faring
- Cain's Hundred (1961) as James Harrison
- Thriller (1960) as Mr. Smith
- Route 66 (1960)
- The Tall Man (1960)
- The Tall Man (1960) as Cyrus Canfield
- The Islanders (1960) as Harja
- The Dow Hour of Great Mysteries (1960) as Mr. Crosby
- In the Presence of Mine Enemies (1960) as Captain Richter
- Bonanza (1959) as Alpheus Troy
- The Twilight Zone (1959) as Dr. Bixler
- Adventures in Paradise (1959) as Christopher Weldon
- Adventures in Paradise (1959) as Shepherd
- The Rebel (1959) as Gen. Robert E. Lee
- Riverboat (1959) as Anthony Lorrimer
- Tightrope (1959) as Latham Grant
- NBC Sunday Showcase (1959) as Edward Jones
- The Alligator People (1959) as Dr. Mark Sinclair
- Jet Over The Atlantic (1959) as Lord Robert Leverett
- Plunderers of Painted Flats (1959) as Ed Sampson
- The Rifleman (1958)
- Bat Masterson (1958) as Clyde Richards
- The Texan (1958) as Big Jim Sammett
- Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse (1958)
- Steve Canyon (1958) as Gottfried Muller
- The Further Adventures of Ellery Queen (1958)
- Perry Mason (1957) as Milo Girard
- Perry Mason (1957) as Charles Slade
- Perry Mason (1957) as Dr. Vincent Kenyon
- Perry Mason (1957) as Roscoe Pearce
- Have Gun, Will Travel (1957) as Gunder - Blind Man
- Paths of Glory (1957) as Gen. Paul Mireau
- The Abductors (1957) as Jack Langley
- Gunfire at Indian Gap (1957) as Mr. Jefferson
- A Kiss Before Dying (1956) as Leo Kingship
- Thunder Over Arizona (1956) as Mayor Plummer
- Matinee Theater (1955)
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Charlie Drain
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Douglas Irwin
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Herbert Koether
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Vincent Williams
- Vera Cruz (1954) as Emperor Maximilian
- Duffy of San Quentin (1954) as John C. Winant
- City Detective (1953)
- Letter to Loretta (1953) as Bernard Vanderhoff
- Letter to Loretta (1953) as Oliver Prentiss
- General Electric Theater (1953) as Colonel
- General Electric Theater (1953) as Henry
- General Electric Theater (1953) as Clive
- Julius Caesar (1953) as Marullus
- The Stranger Wore a Gun (1953) as Jules Mourret
- The Golden Blade (1953) as Jafar
- I Beheld His Glory (1953) as Cornelius
- Treasure of the Golden Condor (1953) as Marquis de St. Malo
- Four Star Playhouse (1952) as George
- Four Star Playhouse (1952) as Man
- Four Star Playhouse (1952) as Count Borselli
- The Ford Television Theatre (1952) as Carter Kerrick
- The Ford Television Theatre (1952) as Mark Derhenning
- The Ford Television Theatre (1952)
- The Green Glove (1952) as Count Paul Rona
- The Living Christ (1951) as Cornelius
- Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (1951) as Joseph Libo
- Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (1951) as Mallory
- The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel (1951) as Gen. Fritz Bayerlein
- Detective Story (1951) as Karl Schneider
- Tarzan's Peril (1951) as Radijeck
- The Golden Horde (1951) as Raven the Shaman
- Lux Video Theatre (1950) as Mr. Cloud
- A Lady Without Passport (1950) as Palinov, Gulf Stream Cafe Havana
- Fortunes of Captain Blood (1950) as Marquis de Riconete
- The Desert Hawk (1950) as Prince Murad
- The Nevadan (1950) as Edward Galt
- Rogues of Sherwood Forest (1950) as King John
- Knock on Any Door (1949) as Dist. Atty. Kerman
- Alias Nick Beal (1949) as Thomas Garfield
- The Doolins of Oklahoma (1949) as Marshal Sam Hughes
- Johnny Allegro (1949) as Morgan Vallin
- The Art Director (1949) as Self - from 'The Big Clock' (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Studio One (1948) as Horne
- Studio One (1948) as Bakeland
- The Big Clock (1948) as Steve Hagen
- Coroner Creek (1948) as Younger Miles
- Beyond Glory (1948) as Maj. Gen. Bond
- The Black Arrow (1948) as Sir Daniel Brackley
- The Gallant Blade (1948) as Gen. Cadeau
- The Swordsman (1948) as Robert Glowan
- Kraft Television Theatre (1947) as Braddock Washington
- Down to Earth (1947) as Joe Manion
- Gilda (1946) as Ballin Mundson
- The Bandit of Sherwood Forest (1946) as Fitz-Herbert
- The Man Who Dared (1946) as Donald Wayne
- The Return of Monte Cristo (1946) as Henri de la Roche
- The Walls Came Tumbling Down (1946) as Matthew Stoker
- A Song to Remember (1945) as Alfred DeMusset (uncredited)
- My Name Is Julia Ross (1945) as Ralph Hughes
- Don Juan Quilligan (1945) as District Attorney (uncredited)
- The Fighting Guardsman (1945) as Gaston
- The Monster and the Ape (1945) as Prof. Ernst
- Counter-Attack (1945) as Colonel Semenov
- I Love a Mystery (1945) as Jefferson Monk
- The Story of Dr. Wassell (1944) as Dutch Army Captain (uncredited)
- The Conspirators (1944) as Schmitt's Special Agent (uncredited)
- The Seventh Cross (1944) as Bruno Sauer
- Follow the Boys (1944) as Walter Bruce
- Wilson (1944) as William McCombs (uncredited)
- The Soul of a Monster (1944) as Dr. George Winson
- The Missing Juror (1944) as Harry Wharton
- Commandos Strike at Dawn (1942) as Schoolteacher
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is George Macready best known for?
George Macready is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Kasumin (2001), Tora! Tora! Tora! (1970), Night Gallery (1969), Legal Eagles (1986).
When and where was George Macready born?
George Macready was born on August 29, 1899 in Providence, Rhode Island, USA. They passed away on July 3, 1973.
How many credits does George Macready have?
George Macready has accumulated over 137 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1942 to 1971.
What is George Macready's background in cinema and television?
George Peabody Macready, Jr. was an American stage, film, and television actor born on August 29, 1899, in Providence, Rhode Island, USA. He was frequently cast in roles portraying polished villains, with a notable appearance in the 1946 film noir classic Gilda. Throughout his career, he accumulated 120 known acting cr...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Twilight Zone (1959) as Dr. Bixler — aged about 59
- Paths of Glory (1957) as Gen. Paul Mireau — aged about 57
- Get Smart (1965) as Mr. Fitzmaurice — aged about 65
- The Outer Limits (1963) as Larry K. Hillerman — aged about 63
- The Outer Limits (1963) as Dr. Marshall — aged about 63
- The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962) as Hillary Prine — aged about 62
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