Patrick McVey, a celebrated thespian, made his grand entrance into this world on March 17, 1910, in the bustling metropolis of Fort Wayne, Indiana, initially being born with the surname McVeigh. Throughout his remarkable and illustrious career, he garnered widespread recognition and acclaim for his captivating and memorable performances in numerous notable productions, including the popular television series Big Town, which initially aired in 1950, as well as the thrilling film Manhunt, which premiered in 1959. Additionally, he made a lasting impression on audiences worldwide with his iconic and unforgettable role in the suspenseful thriller North by Northwest, which was released in 1959 and has since become a classic in the world of cinema. In his personal life, he was united in matrimony with the lovely and charming Courteen Landis. Unfortunately, his life came to a close on July 6, 1973, in the vibrant and bustling metropolis of New York City, New York, leaving behind a legacy that would be cherished and remembered for generations to come.
Personal Details
BornMar 17, 1910 Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA
Biography
Career
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1973

Bang the Drum Slowly as Bruce's Father
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1972

The Visitors as Harry Wayne
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Top of the Heap as Tim Cassidy
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1971

Great Performances as Haggerty
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Desperate Characters as Mr. Haynes
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1968

The Detective as Police Officer Mike Tanner
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1963

The Fugitive as Sheriff
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The Alfred Hitchcock Hour as Police Lieutenant
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Perry Mason as George Belding Baxter
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1962

Gunsmoke as Houser
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1959

North by Northwest as Sergeant Flamm
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Black Saddle as Tom Nelson
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1958

Party Girl as Detective O'Malley
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Wanted: Dead or Alive as Damon Albright
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Bat Masterson as Angus McLarnin
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1957

The Big Caper as Sam Loxley
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1956
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1947

Welcome Stranger as Ed Chanock
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Dark Passage as Impatient Cabbie (uncredited)
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1946

Two Guys from Milwaukee as Johnson (as Pat McVey)
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The Brute Man as Detective at Helen's Apartment (uncredited)
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1943
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1942

Private Snuffy Smith as Lloyd
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Pierre of the Plains as Sergeant Dugan
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Stand by All Networks as Monty Johnson
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The Man Who Came to Dinner as Harry (uncredited)
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Murder in the Big House as Chief Electrician (as Pat McVeigh)
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Calling Dr. Gillespie as Police Sergeant Hartwell (uncredited)
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Invisible Agent as German (uncredited)
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Wild Bill Hickok Rides as Chicago Fireman
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The Boogie Man Will Get You as Munitions Plant Road Guard
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Tarzan's New York Adventure as Policeman (uncredited)
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The Mummy's Tomb as Jake Lovell - 'New York Record' (uncredited)
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In This Our Life as Minor Role (uncredited)
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1941

Pacific Blackout as Police Radio Operator
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Steel Against the Sky as Construction Worker (uncredited)
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They Died with Their Boots On as Cpl. Jones (uncredited)
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Sergeant York as Spoldier (uncredited)