Frank McHugh
Actor

Frank McHugh Net Worth

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Frank McHugh was a prolific actor who began his career on the stage as a child. He was hired by Warner Brothers in 1930 and appeared in over 90 movies in the first dozen years. He was often cast as the sidekick to the lead actor, providing comic relief in tense situations. He worked with many of the stars employed by Warners and his film career started winding down in the early 1950s. He later appeared in The Bing Crosby Show from 1964 to 1965.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Actor, Soundtrack
Birth Day May 23, 1898
Birth Place  Homestead, Pennsylvania, United States
Age 121 YEARS OLD
Died On September 11, 1981(1981-09-11) (aged 83)\nGreenwich, Connecticut, U.S.
Birth Sign Gemini
Occupation Actor of stage, film, and television
Years active 1925–1969
Spouse(s) Dorothy Spencer McHugh (m. 1933)
Children 3

💰 Net worth

Frank McHugh, a prominent actor and soundtrack artist in the United States, is estimated to have a net worth ranging from $100,000 to $1 million in 2024. Known for his incredible talent and contributions to the entertainment industry, McHugh has garnered considerable success throughout his career. With numerous notable roles in film and television, as well as his exceptional musical abilities showcased through his contributions to soundtracks, McHugh has become a well-respected figure in the industry. As his net worth continues to grow, Frank McHugh's legacy as a versatile and accomplished performer remains an enduring one.

Biography/Timeline

1925

McHugh debuted on Broadway in The Fall Guy, written by George Abbott and James Gleason in 1925. First National Pictures hired him as a contract player in January 1930. McHugh played everything from lead actor to sidekick and would often provide comedy relief. He appeared in more than 150 films and television productions and worked with almost every star at Warner Bros. He was a close friend of James Cagney and appeared in more Cagney movies than any other actor. He appeared with Cagney in eleven films between 1932 and 1953. Their friendship lasted until McHugh's death.

1930

Born in Homestead, Pennsylvania of Irish descent, McHugh came from a theatrical family. His parents ran a stock theatre company and as a young child he performed on stage. His brother Matt and sister Kitty performed an act with him by the time he was ten years old, but the family quit the stage about 1930. Another brother, Ed, became a stage manager and agent in New York.

1944

Cast as Father Timothy O'Dowd in the 1944 Bing Crosby film, Going My Way, McHugh later played william Jennings Depew in the 1962 episode "Keep an Eye on Santa Claus" in the ABC television series, Going My Way, starring Gene Kelly, and loosely based on the earlier film.

1954

From 1954-1956, he starred in the radio program Hotel For Pets. By the 1950s, his film career had begun to decline, as evinced by his smaller role in the 1959 film Career.

1964

From 1964 to 1965, McHugh played the role of Willie Walters, a live-in handyman in the 27-episode ABC sitcom The Bing Crosby Show, which reunited him once again onscreen with Bing Crosby. The show also co-starred Beverly Garland. McHugh's last feature film role was as a comical "sea captain" in the 1967 Elvis Presley caper film Easy Come, Easy Go. McHugh's last television appearance was as handyman Charlie Wingate in "The Fix-It Man", an episode of CBS's Lancer western series, which starred Andrew Duggan.

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