James McCallion

James McCallion

Deceased · Born: Sep 27, 1918 · Died: Jul 11, 1991

Personal Details

BornSep 27, 1918 Glasgow, Scotland, UK
Parents
  • Ellen Nellie Doherty
  • Joseph Alphonsus McCallion

Biography

James McCallion, a renowned actor of stage and screen, entered this world on September 27, 1918, in the vibrant city of Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom. This talented thespian is perhaps most recognized for his captivating performances in a trio of iconic films, including the 1968 crime drama Coogan's Bluff, the 1954 western epic Vera Cruz, and the 1955 crime thriller Illegal.

Throughout his illustrious career, McCallion's versatility and range allowed him to bring to life a wide array of complex characters, earning him a reputation as a master of his craft. His personal life was marked by a loving marriage to the talented actress Nora Marlowe, with whom he shared a deep and abiding love.

Sadly, James McCallion's remarkable life came to a close on July 11, 1991, in Los Angeles, California, United States. Despite his passing, his enduring legacy continues to inspire and entertain audiences to this day, a testament to his enduring impact on the world of cinema.

Career

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1975
Who Is the Black Dahlia?
Who Is the Black Dahlia? as Man in the Car (uncredited)
{"id":15577,"title":"The Prisoner of Second Avenue","year":"1975","character":"Mr. Cooperman","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-prisoner-of-second-avenue","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_15577.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_15577.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":64636,"title":"The Strange and Deadly Occurrence","year":"1974","character":"Ardie Detweiller","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-strange-and-deadly-occurrence","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_64636.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_64636.jpg"},"released":1}
1974
{"id":173359,"title":"Cotter","year":"1973","character":"Fireman","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/cotter","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_173359.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_173359.jpg"},"released":1}
1973
Cotter
Cotter as Fireman
{"id":64709,"title":"Letters from Three Lovers","year":"1973","character":"Al","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/letters-from-three-lovers","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_64709.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_64709.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":24589,"title":"Skin Game","year":"1971","character":"Stanfil","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/skin-game","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_24589.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_24589.jpg"},"released":1}
1971
Skin Game
Skin Game as Stanfil
{"id":87088,"title":"How Do I Love Thee?","year":"1970","character":"Pete McGurk","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/how-do-i-love-thee","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_87088.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_87088.jpg"},"released":1}
1970
How Do I Love Thee?
How Do I Love Thee? as Pete McGurk
{"id":24457,"title":"The Cockeyed Cowboys of Calico County","year":"1970","character":"Dr. Henry","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-cockeyed-cowboys-of-calico-county","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_24457.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_24457.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":7944,"title":"Coogan's Bluff","year":"1968","character":"Room Clerk","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/coogans-bluff","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_7944.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_7944.jpg"},"released":1}
1968
Coogan's Bluff
Coogan's Bluff as Room Clerk
{"id":87502,"title":"Gunfight in Abilene","year":"1967","character":"Smoky Staub","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/gunfight-in-abilene","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/69mr1g2c7f20.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/69mr1g2c7f20.jpg"},"released":1}
1967
Gunfight in Abilene
Gunfight in Abilene as Smoky Staub
{"id":4041,"title":"The Russians Are Coming the Russians Are Coming","year":"1966","character":"Townsperson (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-russians-are-coming-the-russians-are-coming","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_4041.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_4041.jpg"},"released":1}
1966
{"id":14141,"title":"Strange Bedfellows","year":"1965","character":"Old Man","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/strange-bedfellows","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_14141.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_14141.jpg"},"released":1}
1965
{"id":87903,"title":"PT 109","year":"1963","character":"Pat McMahon","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/pt-109","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_87903.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_87903.jpg"},"released":1}
1963
PT 109
PT 109 as Pat McMahon
{"id":103834891,"title":"National Velvet","year":1961,"character":"Mi Taylor","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/national-velvet","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103834891.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103834891.jpg"},"released":1}
1961
National Velvet
National Velvet as Mi Taylor
{"id":817,"title":"North by Northwest","year":"1959","character":"Plaza Valet (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/north-by-northwest","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/8ujd4pfu8fq0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/8ujd4pfu8fq0.jpg"},"released":1}
1959
North by Northwest
North by Northwest as Plaza Valet (uncredited)
{"id":8714,"title":"The Millionaire","year":1956,"character":"Eddie Norman","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-millionaire","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8714.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8714.jpg"},"released":1}
1956
The Millionaire
The Millionaire as Eddie Norman
{"id":10518,"title":"Cavalcade of America","year":1956,"character":"Reverend Merlin Garber","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/cavalcade-of-america","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10518.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10518.jpg"},"released":1}
Cavalcade of America
Cavalcade of America as Reverend Merlin Garber
{"id":67106,"title":"Illegal","year":"1955","character":"Allen Parker","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/illegal-1955","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67106.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67106.jpg"},"released":1}
1955
Illegal
Illegal as Allen Parker
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The Big Combo
The Big Combo as Frank - Lab technician
{"id":25930,"title":"Vera Cruz","year":"1954","character":"Little-Bit","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/vera-cruz","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_25930.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_25930.jpg"},"released":1}
1954
Vera Cruz
Vera Cruz as Little-Bit
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Playgirl
Playgirl as Paul