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Scott McKay

1915 – 1987

American film, television and theatre actor

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About Scott McKay

Lived 1915 – 1987 (aged 71). Scott McKay was a television actor, actor, stage actor and film actor.

Life and career McKay was born Carl Gose in Pleasantville, Iowa. His first work in theatre was as a straight man for a magician. credited as Carl Gose. and starring as Captain David M. Jones in the film Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo. He played Mr. Gilling in the 1979 film The Bell Jar, and his final film credit was for the 1980 film Christmas Evil, in which McKay played Mr. Fletcher.

Death McKay died in March 1987 of kidney failure at the Cabrini Medical Center in New York, at the age of 71.

Selected filmography Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1958) (Season 3 Episode 21: "Guest for Breakfast") as Jordan Ross Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1961) (Season 6 Episode 24: "A Woman's Help") as Arnold Burton

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Important facts

Born
28 May 1915, Pleasantville, Iowa
Birth century
20th century
Died
16 March 1987
Occupation
Television actor, actor, stage actor, film actor

Family & relationships

Spouse
Ann Sheridan

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Scott McKay?

American film, television and theatre actor

When was Scott McKay born?

Scott McKay was born on 28 May 1915 in Pleasantville, Iowa.

When did Scott McKay die?

Scott McKay died on 16 March 1987.

What was Scott McKay's occupation?

Scott McKay was a television actor, actor, stage actor and film actor.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Scott McKay

· Wikidata: Q111943615

· DBpedia: Scott McKay (actor)

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