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Joseph C. Shaughnessy (August 5, 1920 – July 23, 1985), better known as Mickey Shaughnessy, was an American actor and comedian. Early life [ edit ] Joseph C. Shaughnessy was born in New York City.
Mickey Shaughnessy. Actor: Jailhouse Rock. 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.
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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.
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.
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. Adapted by Guy Trosper from a story written by Nedrick Young, the film tells the story of Vince Everett (Presley), a convict who learns the guitar while in prison and ...
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 lung ...
Mickey Shaughnessy plays Hunk Houghton, a former country singer who helps Elvis Presley's character Vince Everett in prison and later in the music business. He also sings One More Day, a song written by Sid Tepper and Roy C. Bennett.
