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John McGiver is a Actor American born on 5 november 1913 at New York City (USA)

John McGiver

John McGiver
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Birth name John Irwin McGiver
Nationality USA
Birth 5 november 1913 at New York City (USA)
Death 9 september 1975 (at 61 years)

John Irwin McGiver (November 5, 1913 – September 9, 1975) was an American character actor who made more than a hundred appearances in television and motion pictures over a two-decade span from 1955 to 1975.

The owl-faced, portly actor with the mid-Atlantic accent was known for his performances in such films as Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961); The Manchurian Candidate (1962); and Midnight Cowboy (1969). He appeared on many TV shows and commercials, including a Baggies spot in the 1960s, as well as the first of a popular series of commercials for the American Express charge card ("Do you know me?").

Biography

McGiver was married to Ruth Schmigelsky from 1947 until his death; they had ten children.

Usually with

Hal Pereira
Hal Pereira
(6 films)
Edith Head
Edith Head
(5 films)
Henry Mancini
Henry Mancini
(4 films)
Byron Foulger
Byron Foulger
(4 films)
Source : Wikidata

Filmography of John McGiver (31 films)

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Actor

The Apple Dumpling Gang, 1h40
Directed by Norman Tokar
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Western
Themes Children's films
Actors Bill Bixby, Susan Clark, Tim Conway, Don Knotts, Harry Morgan, Slim Pickens
Roles Leonard Sharpe
Rating64% 3.20113.20113.20113.20113.2011
Set during the California Gold Rush, a slick gambler named Russell Donovan (Bill Bixby) arrives to town and finds himself duped into taking care of a trio of orphans with the town's sheriff, barber, Justice of the Peace, and judge Homer McCoy (Harry Morgan) telling him that he is legally obligated unless he can have someone else take custody of the children. By chance, the Bradley children end up finding gold with everyone in the town attempting to adopt the children from Donovan. Fearing they would not have the children's intentions in heart, he arranged a marriage with the stagecoach driver Magnolia Dusty Clydesdale (Susan Clark) so they can keep custody of the Bradley children. However, things become complicated when their legal guardian returns. At the same time, a pair of bumbling holdup men named Amos Tucker (Tim Conway) and Theodore Ogelvie (Don Knotts) attempt to steal the Bradleys' gold before their former boss Frank Stillwell (Slim Pickens) kidnap the children while stealing the gold. But it ends with the gold nugget blown to bits, Stillwell arrested, and Donovan and Dusty keeping the Bradley children as they use the reward money for Stillwell's arrest to buy a farm and on their way a reformed Amos and Theodore catches up with the newfound family asking for work as farmhands.
Mame
Mame (1974)
, 2h12
Directed by Gene Saks
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Musical
Themes Films about music and musicians, Théâtre, Musical films, Films based on plays, Films based on musicals
Actors Lucille Ball, Beatrice Arthur, Robert Preston, Bruce Davison, Jane Connell, Joyce Van Patten
Roles Mr. Babcock
Rating59% 2.9507152.9507152.9507152.9507152.950715
At the reading of the will of young Patrick Dennis's (Kirby Furlong) father, a trustee, Mr. Babcock (John McGiver), reveals that Patrick is to be left in the care of his aunt, Mame Dennis (Lucille Ball), as well as his nanny, Agnes Gooch (Jane Connell). Taking a train to New York City (Main Title Including St. Bridget), Babcock and the boy arrive at Mame's home, where they walk into a wild party that Mame is giving for a holiday she herself created (It's Today). Patrick asks if he may slide down her banister, then reveals his true identity. Mame introduces the boy to her friends, including a renowned stage actress (and famous lush), Vera Charles (Beatrice Arthur).
'Twas the Night Before Christmas
Directed by Arthur Rankin Jr., Jules Bass
Origin USA
Genres Animation
Themes Feminist films, Christmas films, Political films, Children's films
Actors Joel Grey, George Gobel, Tammy Grimes, John McGiver, Allen Swift
Roles Mayor (voice)
Rating72% 3.643443.643443.643443.643443.64344
Set in the fictional town of Junctionville, NY around the turn of the 20th century, Santa Claus is offended by an anonymous letter printed in the town's newspaper (and signed "all of us") claiming that he doesn't exist. In response, Santa returns the entire town's letters to them unopened. Upon reading the anonymous letter printed in the newspaper, Father Mouse (voiced by George Gobel) — a mouse assistant to the human clockmaker Joshua Trundle (voiced by Joel Grey, the credited narrator) — immediately suspects that his brainy son Albert is its author. Albert (voiced by Tammy Grimes) confirms his suspicions, repeating the letter verbatim to him.
Arnold
Arnold (1973)

Origin USA
Genres Thriller, Comedy, Horror
Actors Stella Stevens, Roddy McDowall, Elsa Lanchester, Shani Wallis, Farley Granger, Victor Buono
Roles Governor
Rating55% 2.752882.752882.752882.752882.75288
Karen Llewelyn épouse Arnold pendant les funérailles de celui-ci. Leur contrat de mariage prévoit qu'elle continuera de toucher l'argent de son défunt mari tant qu'elle restera auprès du cercueil. Pendant ce temps, des membres de la famille d'Arnold commencent à trouver la mort dans des situations de plus en plus rocambolesques...
Lawman
Lawman (1971)
, 1h39
Directed by Lee J. Cobb, Robert Duvall, Burt Lancaster, Robert Ryan, Michael Winner
Origin USA
Genres Action, Western
Actors Burt Lancaster, Robert Ryan, Lee J. Cobb, Robert Duvall, John Beck, Sheree North
Roles Sabbath Mayor Sam Bolden
Rating69% 3.4943753.4943753.4943753.4943753.494375
The film starts with a scene common to many Westerns, cowboys in a drunken state shooting up a town and wreaking havoc. The rowdies are from the town of Sabbath and are visiting the town of Bannock for a little recreation that gets out of hand.
The Feminist and the Fuzz, 1h30
Directed by Jerry Paris
Genres Comedy
Actors Barbara Eden, David Hartman, Jo Anne Worley, Herb Edelman, Julie Newmar, John McGiver
Roles Warren Sorensen
Rating58% 2.9053552.9053552.9053552.9053552.905355
Dr. Jane Bowers (Barbara Eden) is a women's lib advocate who meets male chauvinist police officer Jerry Frazer (David Hartman) while engaging in a protest rally. Then, she is forced by a housing shortage to reach an unusual agreement with Jerry to share an apartment.
Midnight Cowboy, 1h49
Directed by John Schlesinger
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Comedy-drama
Themes Films about sexuality, Transport films, Erotic films, LGBT-related films, Films about prostitution, Films about automobiles, Road movies, Erotic thriller films, Buddy films, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related film
Actors Dustin Hoffman, Jon Voight, Sylvia Miles, Brenda Vaccaro, Bob Balaban, John McGiver
Roles Mr. O'Daniel
Rating77% 3.898323.898323.898323.898323.89832
As the film opens, Joe Buck (Jon Voight), a young Texan working as a dishwasher, dresses in new cowboy clothing, packs a suitcase, and quits his job. He heads to New York City hoping to succeed as a male prostitute for women. Initially unsuccessful, he succeeds in bedding a well-to-do middle-aged New Yorker (Sylvia Miles), but Joe ends up giving her money.
The Spirit Is Willing, 1h40
Directed by William Castle
Origin USA
Genres Comedy
Actors Sid Caesar, Vera Miles, John McGiver, Cass Daley, Mary Wickes, Jesse White
Roles Uncle George
Rating56% 2.8025752.8025752.8025752.8025752.802575
Une famille d’américains moyens vient de s'installer dans une maison proche de la mer quand elle découvre que les lieux sont hantes par trois fantômes.
Made in Paris, 1h43
Directed by Boris Sagal
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Romantic comedy, Romance
Actors Louis Jourdan, Ann-Margret, Richard Crenna, Chad Everett, Edie Adams, John McGiver
Roles Roger Barclay
Rating54% 2.7047652.7047652.7047652.7047652.704765
A redheaded American girl from New York finds herself in a love triangle in the City of Light (Paris, France). Maggie Scott (Ann-Margret) works as an assistant buyer for Irene Chase (Edie Adams). Irene is a fashion buyer for Barclay Ames, an upscale clothing store in New York owned by Roger Barclay (John McGiver).
The Glass Bottom Boat, 1h50
Directed by Frank Tashlin
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Romantic comedy, Action, Spy, Romance
Themes Spy films, Seafaring films, Transport films
Actors Doris Day, Rod Taylor, Arthur Godfrey, Dom DeLuise, Eric Fleming, Edward Andrews
Roles Ralph Goodwin
Rating63% 3.1984853.1984853.1984853.1984853.198485
Axel Nordstrom manages a glass-bottom boat tourist operation in the waters of Santa Catalina Island, California. His widowed daughter, Jennifer Nelson, occasionally helps by donning a mermaid's costume and swimming underneath his boat for the passengers' amusement.
Marriage on the Rocks, 1h49
Directed by Jack Donohue
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Romantic comedy, Romance
Actors Frank Sinatra, Deborah Kerr, Dean Martin, Cesar Romero, John McGiver, Nancy Sinatra
Roles Shad Nathan
Rating57% 2.8518752.8518752.8518752.8518752.851875
After nineteen years of marriage, Dan Edwards' wife Val is exasperated with his lack of attention to her and the amount of attention he pays to a Los Angeles advertising agency that he runs with his friend, Ernie Brewer, a laid-back second-in-command.
Marriage on the Rocks, 1h49
Directed by Jack Donohue, Richard Lang
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Romance
Actors Frank Sinatra, Deborah Kerr, Dean Martin, Cesar Romero, Hermione Baddeley, Tony Bill
Roles Shad Nathan
Rating57% 2.8518752.8518752.8518752.8518752.851875
Après plus de vingt ans de mariage Valérie se demande si elle ne va pas se séparer de Dan.... mais un juge prononce leur divorce par erreur. Valérie décide alors de reconquérir le cœur de Dan.
Take Her, She's Mine, 1h38
Directed by Henry Koster
Origin USA
Genres Comedy
Themes Théâtre, Films based on plays, Children's films
Actors James Stewart, Sandra Dee, Robert Morley, Audrey Meadows, John McGiver, Philippe Forquet
Roles Hector G. Ivor
Rating61% 3.0985153.0985153.0985153.0985153.098515
A father is overprotective toward his teenage daughter as she leaves home to go to college and study abroad in Paris.
A Global Affair, 1h24
Directed by Jack Arnold
Origin USA
Genres Comedy
Actors Bob Hope, Michèle Mercier, Elga Andersen, Robert Sterling, Yvonne De Carlo, Miiko Taka
Roles Mr. Snifter
Rating53% 2.658922.658922.658922.658922.65892
A baby is abandoned at the United Nations headquarters in New York by a mother who has heard the UN's Frank Larrimore speak out on behalf of women's rights.