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Ian MacDonald

1914 – 1978

American actor

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Lived 1914 – 1978 (aged 63). Ian MacDonald was an American actor, film actor, screenwriter, screenplay and manufacturer.

Ian MacDonald (born Ulva W. Pippy, June 28, 1914 – April 11, 1978) was an American actor and producer during the 1940s and 1950s. He is perhaps best known as villain Frank Miller in High Noon.

Early years MacDonald was the son of Rev. William Pippy and Sarah MacDonald Pippy. He attended schools in Helena, Montana, and developed an interest in acting while he was a student at Helena High School. He continued acting at Intermountain College in Helena, from which he graduated in 1934. (1952) - Frank Miller The Brigand (1952) - Maj. Schrock The Savage (1952) - Chief Yellow Eagle Toughest Man in Arizona (1952) - Steve Girard Hiawatha (1952) - Chief Megissogwon The Silver Whip (1953) - Hank A Perilous Journey (1953) - Sprague Blowing Wild (1953) - Jackson Taza, Son of Cochise (1954) - Geronimo Johnny Guitar (1954) - Pete Apache (1954) - Clagg The Egyptian (1954) - Ship's Captain (uncredited) They Were So Young (1954) - General Rodriguez Garcia (uncredited) Timberjack (1955) - Pauquette Son of Sinbad (1955) - Murad The Lonesome Trail (1955) - Gonaga Two-Gun Lady (1955) - Jud Ivers Accused of Murder (1956) - Trumbull Stagecoach to Fury (1956) - Sheriff Ross Duel at Apache Wells (1957) - Marcus Wolf Money, Women and Guns (1958) - Nibbs Warlock (1959) - MacDonald (uncredited)

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ian MacDonald?

American actor (1914-1978)

When was Ian MacDonald born?

Ian MacDonald was born on 28 June 1914 in Great Falls.

When did Ian MacDonald die?

Ian MacDonald died on 11 April 1978 in Bozeman.

What was Ian MacDonald's occupation?

Ian MacDonald was an actor, film actor, screenwriter, screenplay and manufacturer.

What nationality was Ian MacDonald?

Ian MacDonald was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ian MacDonald

· Wikidata: Q1655562

· DBpedia: Ian MacDonald (actor)

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