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Francis Curry McHugh (May 23, 1898 – September 11, 1981) [1] was an American stage, radio, film and television actor. Early years. Born in Homestead, Pennsylvania, of Irish descent, McHugh came from a theatrical family. [2] .
Frank McHugh. Actor: The Roaring Twenties. The parents of Frank McHugh ran their own stock company and he was on the stage as a child. When he was 10 he was part of an act that include his brother Matt McHugh and sister Kitty McHugh.
- January 1, 1
- Homestead, Pennsylvania, USA
- January 1, 1
- Greenwich, Connecticut, USA
Frank McHugh. Actor: The Roaring Twenties. The parents of Frank McHugh ran their own stock company and he was on the stage as a child. When he was 10 he was part of an act that include his brother Matt McHugh and sister Kitty McHugh.
- May 23, 1898
- September 11, 1981
McHugh played everything from lead actor to sidekick and would often provide comedy relief. He appeared in over 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.
Apr 3, 2012 · Unless you’re a classic film buff, you’ve probably never heard of Frank McHugh, and most of the hundred odd movies he appeared in during the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s have fallen into obscurity. Born into a theatrical family, McHugh (1898-1981) grew up touring in a Vaudeville act with his brother and sister.
Sep 13, 1981 · Frank McHugh, the stalwart supporting actor best known for his sidekick roles in scores of motion pictures, died Friday after a short illness at Greenwich (Conn.) Hospital. He was 83 years old...
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Nov 9, 2013 · Frank McHugh was perhaps the epitome of a reliable supporting player. You know this guy — you might not know his name, but you know his face. As a Warner Brothers contract player in the ‘30s and ‘40s, no one backstopped stars like Bing Crosby, William Powell, and James Cagney better than McHugh.