From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Horace McMahon (May 17, 1906 – August 17, 1971) was an American actor. McMahon was born in South Norwalk, Connecticut. He became interested in acting when he was a student at Fordham University School of Law. In his early career he mostly played thugs or jailbirds, but in 1949 he starred in his most acclaimed role, as Lieutenant Monaghan in the drama play Detective Story and in 1951 he reprised his character in Paramount Pictures' film version Detective Story, alongside Kirk Douglas and Eleanor Parker. McMahon also starred on television, in the ABC police series Naked City as Lt. Mike Parker, a gruff, no-nonsense, but warmhearted cop's cop, interested only in justice and doing the job according to the proper rules of the game. He was nominated for an Emmy Award for this role. In 1964, McMahon played Hank McClure, a police contact in the 13-week CBS drama series, Mr. Broadway, with Craig Stevens. He also did voice-overs for commercials, including those for Close-Up toothpaste and Armstrong tires. In 1972, a 375-seat theater named in honor of McMahon was created in the McCrory Building on Washington Street in South Norwalk, Connecticut. McMahon was married to actress Louise Campbell from 1938 until his death in 1971, when he died from a heart ailment. Their daughter, Martha McMahon, also became an actress.
80 movies · 30 shows
The Detective
1968·5.9
The Swinger
1966·5.3
The Polo Grounds: Requiem for an Arena
1964·0.0
Run To Daylight
1964·0.0
What Makes Sammy Run?
1959·7.0
Never Steal Anything Small
1959·8.2
Beau James
1957·5.4
The Delicate Delinquent
1957·6.4
Texas Lady
1955·5.7
My Sister Eileen
1955·6.6
Blackboard Jungle
1955·6.9
Susan Slept Here
1954·6.1
Duffy of San Quentin
1954·6.6
Champ for a Day
1953·7.0
Fast Company
1953·7.5
Man in the Dark
1953·6.2
Abbott and Costello Go to Mars
1953·5.4
Detective Story
1951·7.1
Waterfront at Midnight
1948·7.0
Joe Palooka in Fighting Mad
1948·8.0
Timber Queen
1944·6.0
Dangerous Blondes
1943·6.3
Good Luck, Mr. Yates
1943·6.5
Stage Door Canteen
1943·6.3
Jail House Blues
1942·9.0
Birth of the Blues
1941·6.2
The Stork Pays Off
1941·6.3
Buy Me That Town
1941·6.3
Lady Scarface
1941·5.4
Rookies on Parade
1941·10.0
Come Live with Me
1941·6.8
Dr. Kildare's Crisis
1940·6.7
The Bride Wore Crutches
1940·7.0
Melody Ranch
1940·6.2
The Leather Pushers
1940·8.0
Dr. Kildare Goes Home
1940·6.8
The Golden Fleecing
1940·5.9
We Who Are Young
1940·6.3
Millionaires in Prison
1940·6.1
Gangs of Chicago
1940·5.8
My Favorite Wife
1940·7.0
I Can't Give You Anything But Love, Baby
1940·7.0
Dr. Kildare's Strange Case
1940·4.8
The Ghost Comes Home
1940·5.7
The Marines Fly High
1940·5.3
Oh, Johnny, How You Can Love!
1940·6.5
Laugh It Off
1939·6.0
That's Right – You're Wrong
1939·6.3
Another Thin Man
1939·7.1
Sabotage
1939·6.6
She Married a Cop
1939·6.8
Bachelor Mother
1939·7.2
The Gracie Allen Murder Case
1939·6.3
Rose of Washington Square
1939·6.7
Big Town Czar
1939·7.0
Calling Dr. Kildare
1939·6.6
Sergeant Madden
1939·7.5
I Was a Convict
1939·6.5
Pride of the Navy
1939·7.0
Pirates of the Skies
1939·9.0
Federal Man-Hunt
1938·7.5
Newsboys' Home
1938·8.0
Secrets of a Nurse
1938·5.5
Broadway Musketeers
1938·4.4
Wanted by the Police
1938·7.5
Marie Antoinette
1938·6.6
Tenth Avenue Kid
1938·7.5
The Crowd Roars
1938·7.0
Fast Company
1938·5.4
Ladies in Distress
1938·8.0
King of the Newsboys
1938·4.8
When G-Men Step In
1938·7.0
A Girl with Ideas
1937·9.0
The Wrong Road
1937·4.8
Exclusive
1937·7.0
Public Wedding
1937·6.0
Kid Galahad
1937·7.1
They Gave Him a Gun
1937·6.7
Navy Blues
1937·6.0
The Officer's Mess
1935·10.0