Mickey Shaughnessy

Known for Acting

Born

August 5, 1920

Died

July 23, 1985 (64 years old)

Place of Birth

New York City, New York, USA

Also Known As

Joseph C. Shaughnessy

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

Joseph Michael "Mickey" Shaughnessy (August 5, 1920 - July 23, 1985) was an Irish American character actor who specialized in playing lovable, but not-too-bright lugs. One of his best-known roles was as the tough, experienced mentor of Elvis Presley's character in Jailhouse Rock.

The New York City-born Shaughnessy died at the age of 64 of lung cancer at Cape May Court House, New Jersey.

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