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Biff McGuire

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Biff McGuire
Born
William McGuire

(1926-10-25)October 25, 1926[1]
DiedMarch 9, 2021(2021-03-09) (aged 94)
Alma materUniversity of Massachusetts
Occupation(s)Film and television actor
Years active1950–2013
SpouseJeannie Carson (1960–2021)
Children2

William "Biff" McGuire (October 25, 1926 – March 9, 2021) was an American actor, best known as Inspector Kramer in Nero Wolfe (1979).

Early years

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McGuire attended Hamden High School and the University of Massachusetts, where he studied agricultural engineering. He left the university to join the U.S. Army. While stationed in England, he studied at Shrivenham University; while there he painted sets for and acted in a local theater's production. That experience led to a role in a play in London.[2]

Career

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In a career that spanned 50 years, McGuire collected a number of theatrical credits. He debuted on Broadway in Bright Boy (1944).[3]

On October 9, 1955, McGuire starred in the episode "Number Seven, Hangman's Row" of the CBS anthology series, Appointment with Adventure. He also starred in the Alfred Hitchcock Presents episodes "The Gentleman From America" (1956), "The Hidden Thing" (1956), "Crackpot" (1957), and "Don't Interrupt" (1958, as Larry Templeton). He appeared in such television series as The Secret Storm and All My Children.[citation needed] He was a regular on Herb Shriner Time (1951–1952) on ABC[4]: 451  and portrayed Dr. Michael Malloy in the NBC drama Gibbsville (1976).[4]

Personal life and death

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McGuire was married to the English actress Jeannie Carson, who had starred in the CBS situation comedy Hey, Jeannie! (1956–1957). Carson co-starred with McGuire in Finian's Rainbow.[5]

Biff McGuire died on March 9, 2021, at the age of 94.[6][7]

Recognition

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McGuire was nominated for two Tony Awards:[8]

  • 1997 Actor (Featured Role—Play) for The Young Man From Atlanta
  • 2002 Actor (Featured Role—Play) for Morning's at Seven[9]

Filmography

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Theatre

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References

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  1. ^ Auer, James (February 21, 1969). "Pert Jeannie Carson, Spouse Biff McGuire Appear Monday Night". The Post-Crescent. Wisconsin, Appleton. p. 7. Retrieved October 4, 2018 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  2. ^ Barnard, Ken (June 7, 1963). "He Brought His Own Critic with Him". Detroit Free Press. Michigan, Detroit. p. 4 - B. Retrieved October 4, 2018 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  3. ^ "Biff McGuire". Internet Broadway Database. The Broadway League. Archived from the original on 5 October 2018. Retrieved 5 October 2018.
  4. ^ a b Terrace, Vincent (2011). Encyclopedia of Television Shows, 1925 through 2010 (2nd ed.). Jefferson, N.C.: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers. p. 390. ISBN 978-0-7864-6477-7.
  5. ^ "Hyde Park Festival Theatre has celebrity-studded send-off". The Evening News. October 5, 1980. Retrieved May 9, 2014.
  6. ^ William "Biff" McGuire, Two-Time Tony-Nominated Actor, Dies at 94
  7. ^ SAG-AFTRA - Spring 2021. Accessed March 20, 2024.
  8. ^ Hal Erickson (2014). "Biff McGuire – Full biography". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. Archived from the original on May 12, 2014. Retrieved May 9, 2014.
  9. ^ "("Biff McGuire" search results)". Tony Awards. Tony Awards Productions. Archived from the original on 5 October 2018. Retrieved 5 October 2018.
  10. ^ The Paper Chase, Season 1, Episode 22: "Scavenger Hunt" (YouTube)
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