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Bill McCutcheon(1924-2002)

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Bill McCutcheon in Steel Magnolias (1989)
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Santa Claus Conquers the Martians (1964)
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Bill McCutcheon was born on 23 May 1924 in Russell, Kentucky, USA. He was an actor, known for Santa Claus Conquers the Martians (1964), Steel Magnolias (1989) and Hot Stuff (1979). He was married to Lora Anne Routsong. He died on 9 January 2002 in Ridgewood, New Jersey, USA.
BornMay 23, 1924
DiedJanuary 9, 2002(77)
BornMay 23, 1924
DiedJanuary 9, 2002(77)
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Known for

Santa Claus Conquers the Martians (1964)
Santa Claus Conquers the Martians
2.8
  • Dropo
  • 1964
Julia Roberts, Sally Field, Daryl Hannah, Shirley MacLaine, Dolly Parton, and Olympia Dukakis in Steel Magnolias (1989)
Steel Magnolias
7.3
  • Owen Jenkins
  • 1989
Dom DeLuise, Suzanne Pleshette, and Jerry Reed in Hot Stuff (1979)
Hot Stuff
6.2
  • Paully Albadecker
  • 1979
Mr. Destiny (1990)
Mr. Destiny
6.4
  • Leo Hansen
  • 1990

Credits

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Actor



  • Leslie Carrara-Rudolph, David Rudman, Matt Vogel, and Ryan Dillon in Sesame Street (1969)
    Sesame Street
    8.1
    TV Series
    • Uncle Wally
    • Mr. Throckbottom
    • Cousin Henry Heartstrong (Uncle Wally)
    • 1984–1998
  • Judy Freudberg, Stephen Lawrence, Emily Squires, Norman Stiles, Jon Stone, Cathi Turow, and Lisa Simon in Big Bird's Birthday or Let Me Eat Cake (1991)
    Big Bird's Birthday or Let Me Eat Cake
    7.2
    TV Movie
    • Uncle Wally
    • 1991
  • Mr. Destiny (1990)
    Mr. Destiny
    6.4
    • Leo Hansen
    • 1990
  • Tune in Tomorrow... (1990)
    Tune in Tomorrow...
    6.1
    • Puddler
    • 1990
  • Matthew Broderick, Sean Connery, and Dustin Hoffman in Family Business (1989)
    Family Business
    5.7
    • Doheny
    • 1989
  • Julia Roberts, Sally Field, Daryl Hannah, Shirley MacLaine, Dolly Parton, and Olympia Dukakis in Steel Magnolias (1989)
    Steel Magnolias
    7.3
    • Owen Jenkins
    • 1989
  • The Appointments of Dennis Jennings (1988)
    The Appointments of Dennis Jennings
    7.0
    Short
    • Man on TV
    • 1988
  • Jeff Goldblum and Cyndi Lauper in Vibes (1988)
    Vibes
    5.7
    • Mr. Van Der Meer
    • 1988
  • Tony Geiss, Ted May, Jeff Moss, Jon Stone, Sonia Rosario, and Peter Swet in Magic on Sesame Street (1988)
    Magic on Sesame Street
    Video
    • Uncle Wally (as Bill McCutchen)
    • 1988
  • Jim Henson in Sesame Street: Put Down the Duckie (1988)
    Sesame Street: Put Down the Duckie
    7.4
    TV Movie
    • Uncle Wally
    • 1988
  • Caroll Spinney in Sesame Street: Play-Along Games and Songs (1986)
    Sesame Street: Play-Along Games and Songs
    8.7
    Video
    • Uncle Wally
    • 1986
  • Spenser: For Hire (1985)
    Spenser: For Hire
    7.3
    TV Series
    • Court Officer
    • 1985
  • Jerry Reed in What Comes Around (1985)
    What Comes Around
    5.0
    • Store Owner
    • 1985
  • Tales from the Darkside (1983)
    Tales from the Darkside
    7.4
    TV Series
    • Dr. Snodgrass
    • 1984
  • Great Performances (1971)
    Great Performances
    7.9
    TV Series
    • Mr. De Pinna
    • 1984

Soundtrack



  • Santa Claus Conquers the Martians (1964)
    Santa Claus Conquers the Martians
    2.8
    • performer: "Jingle Bells"
    • 1964

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Personal details

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  • Alternative names
    • Bill Mc Cutcheon
  • Born
    • May 23, 1924
    • Russell, Kentucky, USA
  • Died
    • January 9, 2002
    • Ridgewood, New Jersey, USA(natural causes)
  • Spouse
    • Lora Anne Routsong1952 - January 9, 2002 (his death, 3 children)
  • Other works
    Bill is more widely known for his thousands of Television commercials featuring his droopy, hang dog expression. He is more recognized by sight than by name.

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    Round-faced American character actor, the son of a train conductor. On the New York stage from the early 1950's, he had previously formed and led several jazz bands and comedy trios, at one time performing in Manhattan nightclubs and Catskills resorts. For a while, he worked at CBS television as an usher. Later became a successful actor on stage and in TV dramas, sitcoms and commercials, interspersed with occasional films.

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  • When did Bill McCutcheon die?
    January 9, 2002
  • How did Bill McCutcheon die?
    Natural causes
  • How old was Bill McCutcheon when he died?
    77 years old
  • Where did Bill McCutcheon die?
    Ridgewood, New Jersey, USA
  • When was Bill McCutcheon born?
    May 23, 1924

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