Mike Donovan

Mike Donovan

Deceased · Born: Nov 29, 1878 · Died: Nov 10, 1960

Known For

Miracle on 34th StreetMiracle on 34th Street
The KillersThe Killers
Woman on the RunWoman on the Run
The Blue GardeniaThe Blue Gardenia

Personal Details

BornNov 29, 1878 North Brookfield, Massachusetts, USA

Biography

Michael Donovan, a renowned actor of American descent, entered the world on November 29, 1878, in the picturesque town of North Brookfield, Massachusetts, United States of America. His remarkable career in the entertainment industry spanned numerous decades, leaving an indelible mark on the world of cinema. His notable performances can be seen in iconic films such as "Lights Out" (1946),"Bringing Up Father" (1946),and the 1925 classic "The Texas Terror". Michael's personal life was marked by a loving marriage to the beautiful Maria Oliver. Sadly, his life came to a close on November 10, 1960, in Los Angeles County, California, USA.

Career

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1958
The Last Hurrah
The Last Hurrah as Mourner at Wake (uncredited)
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1954
It Should Happen to You
It Should Happen to You as Bar Patron Watching TV (uncredited)
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1953
The Blue Gardenia
The Blue Gardenia as Fingerprint Officer (uncredited)
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1952
Glory Alley
Glory Alley as Barfly (uncredited)
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1951
Storm Warning
Storm Warning as Townsman (uncredited)
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1950
Mystery Street
Mystery Street as Porter (uncredited)
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Woman on the Run
Woman on the Run as Irish Cop (uncredited)
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Union Station
Union Station as Watchman (uncredited)
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1948
Angels' Alley
Angels' Alley
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Whispering Smith
Whispering Smith
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Jinx Money
Jinx Money as Bank Guard
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1947
The Guilty
The Guilty as Policeman
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The Burning Cross
The Burning Cross as Guard (uncredited)
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My Favorite Brunette
My Favorite Brunette as Kelly - Police Detective (uncredited)
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Miracle on 34th Street
Miracle on 34th Street as Court Bailiff (uncredited)
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High Barbaree
High Barbaree as Vendor (uncredited)
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1946
Tomorrow Is Forever
Tomorrow Is Forever as Conductor
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Angel on My Shoulder
Angel on My Shoulder as Court Bailiff (uncredited)
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The Killers
The Killers as Timekeeper (uncredited)
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1945
Midnight Manhunt
Midnight Manhunt as Court Warden (Uncredited)
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1944
Return of the Ape Man
Return of the Ape Man as Policeman Barney (uncredited)
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1943
Quiet Please: Murder
Quiet Please: Murder as Guard in Library
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Coney Island
Coney Island as Sidewalk Mourner
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The Mystery of the 13th Guest
The Mystery of the 13th Guest as Mike - Police Desk Sergeant (uncredited)
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1942
One Thrilling Night
One Thrilling Night as Policeman (uncredited)
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Alias Boston Blackie
Alias Boston Blackie as Policeman (uncredited)
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Over My Dead Body
Over My Dead Body as Juror
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The Pride of the Yankees
The Pride of the Yankees
{"id":71714,"title":"Dick Tracy vs. Crime, Inc.","year":"1941","character":"Jail Guard","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dick-tracy-vs-crime-inc","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_71714.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_71714.jpg"},"released":1}
1941
Dick Tracy vs. Crime, Inc.
Dick Tracy vs. Crime, Inc. as Jail Guard
{"id":71428,"title":"Johnny Eager","year":"1941","character":"Switchman (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/johnny-eager","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_71428.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_71428.jpg"},"released":1}
Johnny Eager
Johnny Eager as Switchman (uncredited)
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1940
Service with the Colors
Service with the Colors as Soldier Sewing On Stripes
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Stage to Chino
Stage to Chino
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Doomed to Die
Doomed to Die as Det. Mike
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Son of the Navy
Son of the Navy as Policeman at Station House
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1939
Irish Luck
Irish Luck as Mike - the Cop
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They Made Me a Criminal
They Made Me a Criminal as Policeman (uncredited)
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Let Us Live
Let Us Live as Cop (uncredited)
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1938
Smashing the Rackets
Smashing the Rackets as Bailiff
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Illegal Traffic
Illegal Traffic
{"id":126440,"title":"Wells Fargo","year":"1937","character":"Miner","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/wells-fargo","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_126440.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_126440.jpg"},"released":1}
1937
Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo as Miner
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She Loved a Fireman
She Loved a Fireman as Fireman at Red's Hearing
{"id":72643,"title":"High Flyers","year":"1937","character":"Radio Cop","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/high-flyers","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72643.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72643.jpg"},"released":1}
High Flyers
High Flyers as Radio Cop
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1936
Murder with Pictures
Murder with Pictures as Jury Foreman (uncredited)