Quick Facts
Born:
1913-11-05
Birthplace:
New York City, New York, USA
Credits:
64 Total Roles
John McGiver
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Biography
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John Irwin McGiver (November 5, 1913 – September 9, 1975) was a character actor who made more than a hundred appearances in television and motion pictures over a two-decade span from 1955 to 1975.
The owl-faced, portly actor with the mid-Atlantic accent was known for his performances as the religious fanatic Mr. O'Daniel in the film Midnight Cowboy; as the kindly Tiffany's salesman in Breakfast at Tiffany's; and as the ill-fated, but honorable Senator Jordan in the original film version of The Manchurian Candidate. He also appeared on many TV shows and commercials, including a Baggies spot in the 1960s, as well as the first of a popular series of commercials for the American Express charge card ("Do you know me?").
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John Irwin McGiver (November 5, 1913 – September 9, 1975) was a character actor who made more than a hundred appearances in television and motion pictures over a two-decade span from 1955 to 1975.
The owl-faced, portly actor with the mid-Atlantic accent was known for his performances as the religious fanatic Mr. O'Daniel in the film Midnight Cowboy; as the kindly Tiffany's salesman in Breakfast at Tiffany's; and as the ill-fated, but honorable Senator Jordan in the original film version of The Manchurian Candidate. He also appeared on many TV shows and commercials, including a Baggies spot in the 1960s, as well as the first of a popular series of commercials for the American Express charge card ("Do you know me?").
Description above from the Wikipedia article John McGiver, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known For
Breakfast at Tiffany's
Tiffany's Salesman
Midnight Cowboy
Mr. O'Daniel
The Twilight Zone
Shannon
The Twilight Zone
Roswell G. Flemington
I Dream of Jeannie
Wilfred
The Manchurian Candidate
Sen. Thomas Jordan
Bewitched
Self
Love in the Afternoon
Monsieur X
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Tom Sawyer MOVIE | Judge Thatcher |
| 1975 | The Apple Dumpling Gang MOVIE | Leonard Sharpe |
| 1974 | 'Twas the Night Before Christmas MOVIE | Mayor (voice) |
| 1974 | Mame MOVIE | Mr. Babcock |
| 1973 | Arnold MOVIE | Governor |
| 1972 | The Great Man's Whiskers MOVIE | Andrew Hogan |
| 1972 | Harvey MOVIE | Dr. William R. Chumley |
| 1971 | The Jimmy Stewart Show TV | Dr. Luther Quince |
| 1971 | Lawman MOVIE | Sabbath Mayor Sam Bolden |
| 1971 | Who Killed the Mysterious Mr. Foster? MOVIE | Judge Hathaway |