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Joseph C. Shaughnessy (August 5, 1920 – July 23, 1985), better known as Mickey Shaughnessy, was an American actor and comedian.
Mickey Shaugnessy, the Irish-American character actor best known for his portrayal of Elvis Presley's musical mentor in the rock n' roll classic "Jailhouse Rock" (1957), was born Joseph Michael Shaughnessy on August 5, 1920 in New York City.
Jul 26, 1985 · Mickey Shaughnessy, a barrel-chested, pug-faced comedian who appeared in 41 movies, including ''From Here to Eternity,'' died of heart failure Tuesday in Cape May Courthouse, N.J....
Jailhouse Rock is a 1957 American musical drama film directed by Richard Thorpe and starring Elvis Presley, Judy Tyler, Mickey Shaughnessy, Vaughn Taylor and Jennifer Holden.
Joseph Michael Shaughnessy 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. Movie Highlights.
Mickey Shaughnessy was an Irish American character actor who appeared in many films and TV shows. He is best known for his role as Hunk Houghton in Jailhouse Rock with Elvis Presley.
Jul 27, 1985 · Joseph (Mickey) Shaughnessy, best known in a 20-year motion picture and television career for his portrayals of comical Irishmen, died Tuesday in a Wildwood, N.J., hospital. He was 64 and had...
