Mickey Shaughnessy, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Mickey Shaughnessy

American actor

Date of Birth: 05-Aug-1920

Place of Birth: New York City, New York, United States

Date of Death: 23-Jul-1985

Profession: actor, comedian, television actor

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Joseph Michael Shaughnessy (August 5, 1920 – July 23, 1985) was an Irish American character actor and comedian who specialized in playing lovable, but not-too-bright lugs.
He was known for roles such as the tough, experienced mentor of Elvis Presley's character in Jailhouse Rock and Maxi the punch-drunk boxer in Designing Woman (1957) opposite Gregory Peck. The New York City-born Shaughnessy was a Golden Gloves boxer.Shaughnessy started out as a singer before becoming a comedian.
He served in World War II and appeared in a US Army revue called "Stars and Gripes".
After the war, a Columbia Pictures producer saw him performing on stage and offered him a screen test.
In addition to his film career, he also worked in radio and television and had a nightclub act.