John McGuire

John McGuire

Deceased · Born: Oct 22, 1910 · Died: Sep 30, 1980

Personal Details

BornOct 22, 1910

Biography

John McGuire, a remarkably gifted individual, was born on October 22, 1910, commencing a life that would be characterized by a wide range of remarkable accomplishments and experiences. As a highly accomplished actor, McGuire left an indelible mark on the film industry, with his most notable performances including Stranger on the Third Floor, a 1940 thriller that continues to captivate audiences to this very day, Sands of Iwo Jima, a 1949 war drama that poignantly explores the brutal realities of combat, and Invisible Ghost, a 1941 horror film that continues to send shivers down the spines of horror enthusiasts.

Throughout the entirety of his remarkable existence, McGuire was endowed with an extraordinary aptitude for drama, a profound sense of emotional depth, and a remarkable capacity to convey the most subtle nuances of human sentiment, thereby imbuing his characters with a lifelike quality that resonated deeply with audiences.

As a result of his unwavering commitment to his craft and his unbridled passion for the art of storytelling, McGuire earned a reputation as a maestro of his profession, a true master of his domain, whose performances continue to be cherished and revered by aficionados of classic cinema to this very day.

John McGuire's life was a testament to the human spirit's capacity to overcome adversity, as he consistently confronted and overcame numerous challenges with unwavering courage and unrelenting perseverance.

Despite the numerous obstacles he faced, McGuire's indomitable will and unshakeable determination enabled him to build a legacy that would transcend time and leave a lasting impact on generations to come.

On September 30, 1980, McGuire's remarkable odyssey finally came to a close, as he passed away in Dublin, Ireland, leaving behind a treasure trove of cherished memories and a body of work that continues to captivate and inspire audiences worldwide.

Career

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1951
The Tanks Are Coming
The Tanks Are Coming as Col. Matthews
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The Sea Hornet
The Sea Hornet as Policeman
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You're in the Navy Now
You're in the Navy Now as Naval Commander
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The Racket
The Racket as Policeman in Locker Room (uncredited)
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1950
Rock Island Trail
Rock Island Trail as Army Lieutenant
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When Willie Comes Marching Home
When Willie Comes Marching Home as Major L.T. Moore (uncredited)
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Federal Agent at Large
Federal Agent at Large as Customs Officer
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Where the Sidewalk Ends
Where the Sidewalk Ends as Detective Gertessen (uncredited)
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Sands of Iwo Jima
Sands of Iwo Jima as Capt. Joyce
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1949
He Walked by Night
He Walked by Night as Officer Robert Rawlins (uncredited)
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Sky Liner
Sky Liner as George Eakins
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{"id":5394,"title":"White Heat","year":"1949","character":"Psychiatrist #2 (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/white-heat","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_5394.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_5394.jpg"},"released":1}
White Heat
White Heat as Psychiatrist #2 (uncredited)
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1948
The Strawberry Roan
The Strawberry Roan as Bud Williams
{"id":95022,"title":"Highway 13","year":"1948","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/highway-13","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_95022.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_95022.jpg"},"released":1}
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1947
Bells of San Angelo
Bells of San Angelo as Rex Gridley
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1945
Dead of Night
Dead of Night as Hugo Fitch (Segment "The Ventriloquist's Dummy") (Uncredited)
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1943
Shadow of a Doubt
Shadow of a Doubt as Teen at Crosswalk (uncredited)
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1942
Highways by Night
Highways by Night as James 'Duke' Wellington
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{"id":187350,"title":"My Favorite Spy","year":"1942","character":"Nightclub Patron","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/my-favorite-spy-1942","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_187350.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_187350.jpg"},"released":1}
My Favorite Spy
My Favorite Spy as Nightclub Patron
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Powder Town
Powder Town as Harvey Dodge
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Mexican Spitfire at Sea
Mexican Spitfire at Sea as First Officer Reynolds
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The Navy Comes Through
The Navy Comes Through as James Bayless (as John Maguire)
{"id":71061,"title":"The Magnificent Ambersons","year":"1942","character":"Young Man (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-magnificent-ambersons","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_71061.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_71061.jpg"},"released":1}
The Magnificent Ambersons
The Magnificent Ambersons as Young Man (uncredited)
{"id":71482,"title":"Invisible Ghost","year":"1941","character":"Ralph Dickson \/ Paul Dickson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/invisible-ghost","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_71482.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_71482.jpg"},"released":1}
1941
Invisible Ghost
Invisible Ghost as Ralph Dickson / Paul Dickson
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Sea Raiders
Sea Raiders as Tom Adams
{"id":71784,"title":"Stranger on the Third Floor","year":"1940","character":"Michael Ward","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/stranger-on-the-third-floor","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_71784.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_71784.jpg"},"released":1}
1940
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Women Without Names
Women Without Names as Walter Ferris
{"id":73608,"title":"Wanted! Jane Turner","year":"1936","character":"Jerry Turner","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/wanted-jane-turner","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73608.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73608.jpg"},"released":1}
1936
Wanted! Jane Turner
Wanted! Jane Turner as Jerry Turner
{"id":73354,"title":"The Prisoner of Shark Island","year":"1936","character":"Lieutenant Lovett","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-prisoner-of-shark-island","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73354.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73354.jpg"},"released":1}
The Prisoner of Shark Island
The Prisoner of Shark Island as Lieutenant Lovett
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Human Cargo
Human Cargo as 'Spike' Davis
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1935