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Francis Curry McHugh (May 23, 1898 – September 11, 1981) [1] was an American stage, radio, film and television actor. Early years. Born in Homestead, Pennsylvania, of Irish descent, McHugh came from a theatrical family. [2] .
Frank McHugh (1898-1981) was a versatile and prolific character actor who appeared in over 90 movies and several TV shows. He was known for his roles in The Roaring Twenties, Mystery of the Wax Museum, and Going My Way, and for his musical performances in Warner Brothers films.
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- Homestead, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Greenwich, Connecticut, USA
Frank McHugh was a character actor who appeared in over 90 movies at Warner Brothers, often as the sidekick to the lead. He worked with James Cagney in 11 films and was in five Oscar Best Picture nominees.
- May 23, 1898
- September 11, 1981
Frank McHugh was an American film and television actor who appeared in over 150 movies and TV shows. He was a close friend of James Cagney and played in eleven movies with him.
Apr 3, 2012 · Unless you’re a classic film buff, you’ve probably never heard of Frank McHugh, and most of the hundred odd movies he appeared in during the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s have fallen into obscurity. Born into a theatrical family, McHugh (1898-1981) grew up touring in a Vaudeville act with his brother and sister.
Sep 13, 1981 · Frank McHugh, the stalwart supporting actor best known for his sidekick roles in scores of motion pictures, died Friday after a short illness at Greenwich (Conn.) Hospital. He was 83...
Nov 9, 2013 · Frank McHugh was perhaps the epitome of a reliable supporting player. You know this guy — you might not know his name, but you know his face. As a Warner Brothers contract player in the ‘30s and ‘40s, no one backstopped stars like Bing Crosby, William Powell, and James Cagney better than McHugh.
