Edmund Francis MacDonald (May 7, 1908 – September 2, 1951)
was an American actor.
Early years
MacDonald was born in Boston. He had one brother.
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Career
MacDonald gained early acting experience in stock theater on Long Island. He made his Broadway debut in ''Getting Even'' (1929). His other Broadway credits include ''Her Tin Soldier'' (1933) and ''I, Myself'' (1934).
In 1938, he was a regular on ''Hollywood Showcase
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1937-1944 version
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variety show.Box 13
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MacDonald worked primarily as a character actor in B films. He appeared in films such as '' Call of the Canyon'' (1942), '' The Mantrap'' (1943), and ''Detour
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'' (1945). His last film was '' Red Canyon'' in 1949.
Death
MacDonald suffered a stroke while at home at age 42 and was hospitalized; later he died of a brain hemorrhage at the Veterans' Administration Hospital in Los Angeles. He was interred at Los Angeles National Cemetery.[Wilson, Scott. ''Resting Places: The Burial Sites of More Than 14,000 Famous Persons'', 3d ed.: 2 (Kindle Locations 25047-25048). McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers. Kindle Edition.]
Filmography
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1908 births
1951 deaths
20th-century American male actors
Male actors from Boston
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