Hugh McPhillips (March 31, 1920 – October 31, 1990) was an American

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and director.

Early life

McPhillips was born in

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to a Roman Catholic family member of Irish descent, one of three siblings.

Acting career

McPhillips was perhaps best known for winning a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Cameo Appearance in a Drama Series for ''

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'' in 1980 as Hugh Pearson. He played Andre, the restaurant host, in ''

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'' and also appeared in many soap operas & films in the 1980s.

Death

He died on October 31, 1990, aged 70, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident two months earlier.

Filmography

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'' .... Andre, Colonnade Room Patron / ... (4 episodes, 1986)... Y&R (USA: promotional abbreviation) #''

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'' (1984) .... Father O'Donnell #'' Joysticks'' (1983) .... Pope ... a.k.a. ''Joy Sticks'' (International: English title: video box title) ... a.k.a. Video Madness #''

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'' (1982) (TV) .... Pierce #''

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'' .... Not So Dearly Beloved (1981) 1 TV episode .... Old Man #''

'' (1965) TV series .... Hugh Pearson (unknown episodes, 1979) #''

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'' .... The Return of Stephanie's Father (1 TV episode, 1979)....Derelict

Awards and nominations

1980 Won Daytime Emmy Outstanding Guest/Cameo Appearance in a Daytime Drama Series for

in the 1980 as Hugh Pearson 1976 Nominated Daytime Emmy Outstanding Individual Director for a Daytime Drama Series for: "

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" 1974 Nominated Daytime Emmy Best Individual Director for a Drama Series for: "

" (1963)

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