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JAMES MACARTHUR (fue un actor estadounidense)

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JAMES GORDON MACARTHUR (8 de diciembre de 193728 de octubre de 2010) fue un actor estadounidense, conocido sobre todo por su papel de Danny «Danno» Williams en le serie televisiva Hawaii Five-O.

 

Biografía y carrera

Nacido en Los ÁngelesCalifornia, fue hijo adoptivo del dramaturgo Charles MacArthur y de la actriz Helen Hayes. Se crio en NyackNueva York, junto a su hermana biológica, Mary. Estudió en la Allen-Stevenson School de la ciudad de Nueva York, y posteriormente en la Solebury School de New Hope (Pensilvania), donde destacó en baloncestofútbol americano y béisbol.

 

Su primer papel radiofónico tuvo lugar en Theatre Guild of the Air en 1948. Theatre Guild of the Air era el principal programa del momento, produciendo obras de una hora de duración que se representaban frente a un público de 800 espectadores.

 

Su debut como actor teatral ocurrió en Olney (Maryland), en 1949, actuando durante dos semanas en The Corn is Green. Al verano siguiente repitió el papel en DennisMassachusetts, poniéndose en marcha su carrera teatral. En 1954 fue John Day en Life With Father, con Howard Lindsay y Dorothy Stickney. Además, de como intérprete, Mac Arthur trabajó como pintor de decorados, director de iluminación y jefe de aparcamiento.

 

Además de su trabajo teatral y cinematográfico, MacArthur también hizo actuaciones televisivas como artista invitado, con papeles en Studio OneGeneral Electric Theater, la serie Bus StopBonanzaGunsmokeWagon TrainThe Eleventh HourThe Great AdventureThe Alfred Hitchcock HourCombat! y El virginiano.

 

En sus últimos años participó en especiales radiofónicos y televisivos y en programas de entrevistas.  James MacArthur falleció por causas naturales el 28 de octubre de 2010 en la Clínica Mayo de Jacksonville (Florida).

Biography

Wikipedia in English

 

JAMES GORDON MACARTHUR (December 8, 1937 – October 28, 2010) was an American actor, best known for his role as Danny «Danno» Williams on the television series Hawaii Five-O.

 

Biography and career

Born in Los Angeles, California, he was the adopted son of playwright Charles MacArthur and actress Helen Hayes. He grew up in Nyack, New York, alongside his biological sister, Mary. He studied at the Allen-Stevenson School in New York City, and later at the Solebury School in New Hope (Pennsylvania), where he excelled in basketball, American football, and baseball.

 

His first radio role took place at the Theater Guild of the Air in 1948. Theater Guild of the Air was the main program of the day, producing hour-long plays that were performed in front of an audience of 800 spectators.

 

His debut as a stage actor occurred in Olney (Maryland), in 1949, acting for two weeks in The Corn is Green. The following summer he reprized the role in Dennis, Massachusetts, kicking off his theatrical career. In 1954 he was John Day in Life With Father, with Howard Lindsay and Dorothy Stickney. In addition to being a performer, Mac Arthur worked as a set painter, lighting director and parking manager.

 

In addition to his theater and film work, MacArthur also did television guest appearances, with roles in Studio One, General Electric Theater, the Bus Stop series, Bonanza, Gunsmoke, Wagon Train, The Eleventh Hour, The Great Adventure, The Alfred Hitchcock. Hour, Combat! and The Virginian.

 

In his later years he participated in radio and television specials and in talk shows. James MacArthur died of natural causes on October 28, 2010 at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida.

 

Filmography

1955 Climax!

1957 The Arthur Murray

1957 The Young Stranger

1958 General Electric Theater

1958 Studio One

1958 Studio One

1958 The Light in the Forest

1959 Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse

1959 Third Man on the Mountain

1959 Wagon Train

1960 Kidnapped

1960 Night of the Auk

1960 Swiss Family Robinson

1960 Play of the Week

1961 Walt Disney’s Wonderful World of Color

1961 Play of the Week

1961 The Untouchables

1961 Bus Stop

1962 Insight

1962 Wagon Train

1962 The Interns

1962 The Dick Powell Show

1963 Walt Disney’s Wonderful World of Color

1963 Walt Disney’s Wonderful World of Color

1963 Walt Disney’s Wonderful World of Color

1963 Walt Disney’s Wonderful World of Color

1963 Sam Benedict

1963 Spencer’s Mountain

1963 Arrest and Trial

1963 Cry of Battle

1963 Amos Burke: Secret Agent

1963 The Eleventh Hour

1963 The Great Adventure

1964 The Great Adventure

1964 The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

1965 The Truth About Spring

1965 The Bedford Incident

1965 The Virginian

1965 The Battle of the Bulge

1966 Night of Violence

1966 branded

1966 12 O’Clock High

1966 Gunsmoke

1967 Dateline: Hollywood

1967 Walt Disney’s Wonderful World of Color

1967 Combat!

1967 The Love-Ins

1967 Insight Billy Thorp

1967 Hondo

1967 Tarzan

1967 Bonanza

1967 Death Valley Days

1968 Death Valley Days

1968 The Angry Breed

1968 Premiere

1968 Hang ‘Em High

1968–

1979 Hawaii Five-O Detective

1971 The Movie Game

1971 The Hollywood Squares

1972 The Hollywood Squares

1973 The Hollywood Squares

1977 Battle of the Network

1978 Battle of the Network Stars

1978 Fantasy Island Fantasy Island The Funny Girl / Butch and Sundance

1979 Time Express

1981 The Island of Fantasy

1994 The Wonderful World of

1997 Hawaii Five-O Governor

1997 Light Lunch

1998 Storm Chasers: Revenge of the Twister

2002 Swiss Family Robinson:

2002 Inside TVLand: 40 Greatest

2002 Inside TVLand: Cops on

2005 The 100 Greatest Family Films

2006 The 100 TV Quotes and Greatest Catch Phases

2007 Entertainment and TVLand

2008 The Age of Believing: The Disney Live Action Classics.

⭐ Nació: 08/12/1937 ⚰ Murió: 28/10/2010

JAMES GORDON MACARTHUR (8 de diciembre de 193728 de octubre de 2010) fue un actor estadounidense, conocido sobre todo por su papel de Danny «Danno» Williams en le serie televisiva Hawaii Five-O.

 

Biografía y carrera

Nacido en Los ÁngelesCalifornia, fue hijo adoptivo del dramaturgo Charles MacArthur y de la actriz Helen Hayes. Se crio en NyackNueva York, junto a su hermana biológica, Mary. Estudió en la Allen-Stevenson School de la ciudad de Nueva York, y posteriormente en la Solebury School de New Hope (Pensilvania), donde destacó en baloncestofútbol americano y béisbol.

 

Su primer papel radiofónico tuvo lugar en Theatre Guild of the Air en 1948. Theatre Guild of the Air era el principal programa del momento, produciendo obras de una hora de duración que se representaban frente a un público de 800 espectadores.

 

Su debut como actor teatral ocurrió en Olney (Maryland), en 1949, actuando durante dos semanas en The Corn is Green. Al verano siguiente repitió el papel en DennisMassachusetts, poniéndose en marcha su carrera teatral. En 1954 fue John Day en Life With Father, con Howard Lindsay y Dorothy Stickney. Además, de como intérprete, Mac Arthur trabajó como pintor de decorados, director de iluminación y jefe de aparcamiento.

 

Además de su trabajo teatral y cinematográfico, MacArthur también hizo actuaciones televisivas como artista invitado, con papeles en Studio OneGeneral Electric Theater, la serie Bus StopBonanzaGunsmokeWagon TrainThe Eleventh HourThe Great AdventureThe Alfred Hitchcock HourCombat! y El virginiano.

 

En sus últimos años participó en especiales radiofónicos y televisivos y en programas de entrevistas.  James MacArthur falleció por causas naturales el 28 de octubre de 2010 en la Clínica Mayo de Jacksonville (Florida).

Wikipedia in English

 

JAMES GORDON MACARTHUR (December 8, 1937 – October 28, 2010) was an American actor, best known for his role as Danny «Danno» Williams on the television series Hawaii Five-O.

 

Biography and career

Born in Los Angeles, California, he was the adopted son of playwright Charles MacArthur and actress Helen Hayes. He grew up in Nyack, New York, alongside his biological sister, Mary. He studied at the Allen-Stevenson School in New York City, and later at the Solebury School in New Hope (Pennsylvania), where he excelled in basketball, American football, and baseball.

 

His first radio role took place at the Theater Guild of the Air in 1948. Theater Guild of the Air was the main program of the day, producing hour-long plays that were performed in front of an audience of 800 spectators.

 

His debut as a stage actor occurred in Olney (Maryland), in 1949, acting for two weeks in The Corn is Green. The following summer he reprized the role in Dennis, Massachusetts, kicking off his theatrical career. In 1954 he was John Day in Life With Father, with Howard Lindsay and Dorothy Stickney. In addition to being a performer, Mac Arthur worked as a set painter, lighting director and parking manager.

 

In addition to his theater and film work, MacArthur also did television guest appearances, with roles in Studio One, General Electric Theater, the Bus Stop series, Bonanza, Gunsmoke, Wagon Train, The Eleventh Hour, The Great Adventure, The Alfred Hitchcock. Hour, Combat! and The Virginian.

 

In his later years he participated in radio and television specials and in talk shows. James MacArthur died of natural causes on October 28, 2010 at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida.

 

Filmography

1955 Climax!

1957 The Arthur Murray

1957 The Young Stranger

1958 General Electric Theater

1958 Studio One

1958 Studio One

1958 The Light in the Forest

1959 Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse

1959 Third Man on the Mountain

1959 Wagon Train

1960 Kidnapped

1960 Night of the Auk

1960 Swiss Family Robinson

1960 Play of the Week

1961 Walt Disney’s Wonderful World of Color

1961 Play of the Week

1961 The Untouchables

1961 Bus Stop

1962 Insight

1962 Wagon Train

1962 The Interns

1962 The Dick Powell Show

1963 Walt Disney’s Wonderful World of Color

1963 Walt Disney’s Wonderful World of Color

1963 Walt Disney’s Wonderful World of Color

1963 Walt Disney’s Wonderful World of Color

1963 Sam Benedict

1963 Spencer’s Mountain

1963 Arrest and Trial

1963 Cry of Battle

1963 Amos Burke: Secret Agent

1963 The Eleventh Hour

1963 The Great Adventure

1964 The Great Adventure

1964 The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

1965 The Truth About Spring

1965 The Bedford Incident

1965 The Virginian

1965 The Battle of the Bulge

1966 Night of Violence

1966 branded

1966 12 O’Clock High

1966 Gunsmoke

1967 Dateline: Hollywood

1967 Walt Disney’s Wonderful World of Color

1967 Combat!

1967 The Love-Ins

1967 Insight Billy Thorp

1967 Hondo

1967 Tarzan

1967 Bonanza

1967 Death Valley Days

1968 Death Valley Days

1968 The Angry Breed

1968 Premiere

1968 Hang ‘Em High

1968–

1979 Hawaii Five-O Detective

1971 The Movie Game

1971 The Hollywood Squares

1972 The Hollywood Squares

1973 The Hollywood Squares

1977 Battle of the Network

1978 Battle of the Network Stars

1978 Fantasy Island Fantasy Island The Funny Girl / Butch and Sundance

1979 Time Express

1981 The Island of Fantasy

1994 The Wonderful World of

1997 Hawaii Five-O Governor

1997 Light Lunch

1998 Storm Chasers: Revenge of the Twister

2002 Swiss Family Robinson:

2002 Inside TVLand: 40 Greatest

2002 Inside TVLand: Cops on

2005 The 100 Greatest Family Films

2006 The 100 TV Quotes and Greatest Catch Phases

2007 Entertainment and TVLand

2008 The Age of Believing: The Disney Live Action Classics.

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