Name
Bill McCutcheon
Known For
Acting
Birthday
1924-05-23
Deathday
2002-01-09 (78 years old)
Place of Birth
Russell, Kentucky, United States
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.
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Known For
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A young beautician, newly arrived in a small Louisiana town, finds work at the local salon...
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Jessie is an aging career criminal who has been in more jails, fights, schemes, and lineup...
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Martin works at the local radio station, which just hired a new scriptwriter with a reputa...
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Martians fear their children have become lazy and joyless due to their newfound obsession ...
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Dennis Jennings is an introverted daydreamer, sleepwalking through life. He is a professio...
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A long-distance trucker, dressed like a sea captain, aimlessly sails the American highways...
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W.W. Bright is a robber with a heart of gold who travels the South knocking off banks and ...
- 1989 Family Business as Doheny
- 1990 Mr. Destiny as Leo Hansen
- 1989 Steel Magnolias as Owen Jenkins
- 1964 Santa Claus Conquers the Martians as Dropo
- 1979 Hot Stuff as Paully Albadecker
- 1988 The Appointments of Dennis Jennings as Man on TV
- 1984 You Can't Take it With You as Mr. De Pinna
- 1988 Vibes as Mr. Van Der Meer
- 1975 W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings as Good Ole Boy #1
- 1972 The Stoolie as Gas station proprietor (as William McCutcheon)
- 1988 Sesame Street: Put Down the Duckie as Wally
- 1972 Deadhead Miles as Used Car Salesman
- 1969 Viva Max! as Desmond Miller
- 1990 Tune in Tomorrow... as Puddler
- 1989 Sesame Street: 20 Years & Still Counting! 1969-1989 as Self – Uncle Wally
- 1984 Tales from the Darkside ( 1 episode ) as Dr. Snodgrass
- 1985 Spenser: For Hire ( 1 episode )
- 1973 Kojak ( 1 episode ) as Fred Starrett
- 1976 Ball Four ( 7 episodes )
- 1959 Startime ( 1 episode ) as Teller
