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Ian MacDonald (actor)

January 13, 2023

For several other people with similarly spelled names, see Ian McDonald (disambiguation).

Ian MacDonald (born Ulva Pippy,[1] 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 (1952).

Ian MacDonald
MacDonald in High Noon (1952)
Born
Ulva Pippy

(1914-06-28)June 28, 1914
Great Falls, Montana, U.S.
DiedApril 11, 1978(1978-04-11) (aged 63)
Bozeman, Montana, U.S.
Resting placeMontana
OccupationActor
Years active1931–1960
Spouse
Shirley Kannegaard
​
(m. 1967)​

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.[1]

He taught school for two years in Marysville before he moved to Hollywood, after which he washed dishes at a YMCA and studied drama at the Pasadena Community Playhouse.[1]

Military service

MacDonald served in the U.S. Army Signal Corps during World War II. He entered on July 13, 1942, and was discharged on April 15, 1946, reaching the rank of captain.[1]

Career

On May 7, 1957, MacDonald played Dull Knife, a Cheyenne chief, in the episode "Dull Knife Strikes for Freedom" on the ABC/Desilu western television series, The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp, with Hugh O'Brian in the title role as deputy marshal Wyatt Earp. In the story line Dull Knife leads his Indians from their reservation in Oklahoma Territory to their previously promised homeland in Montana. McDonald also played the uncredited colonel in the movie Battleground (1949) who delivered the "Nuts" reply to the German officers demanding that the American forces surrender.

Personal life

On June 17, 1967, in Santa Monica, California, MacDonald married Shirley Kannegaard, a nurse whom he met when he was a patient at Fort Harrison Veterans Hospital. They remained wed until his death.[1]

Death

On April 11, 1978, MacDonald died at his home in Bozeman, Montana, at age 63.[1]

Selected filmography

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f "Ulva Pippy dies in Bozeman". The Independent Record. Montana, Helena. April 14, 1978. p. 1. Retrieved December 9, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.  
  2. ^ Review: High Noon
  3. ^ Warlock (1959) - Cast and Credits - Yahoo! Movies

External links

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For several other people with similarly spelled names see Ian McDonald disambiguation Ian MacDonald born Ulva Pippy 1 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 1952 Ian MacDonaldMacDonald in High Noon 1952 BornUlva Pippy 1914 06 28 June 28 1914Great Falls Montana U S DiedApril 11 1978 1978 04 11 aged 63 Bozeman Montana U S Resting placeMontanaOccupationActorYears active1931 1960SpouseShirley Kannegaard m 1967 wbr Contents 1 Early years 2 Military service 3 Career 4 Personal life 5 Death 6 Selected filmography 7 References 8 External linksEarly years EditMacDonald 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 1 He taught school for two years in Marysville before he moved to Hollywood after which he washed dishes at a YMCA and studied drama at the Pasadena Community Playhouse 1 Military service EditMacDonald served in the U S Army Signal Corps during World War II He entered on July 13 1942 and was discharged on April 15 1946 reaching the rank of captain 1 Career EditOn May 7 1957 MacDonald played Dull Knife a Cheyenne chief in the episode Dull Knife Strikes for Freedom on the ABC Desilu western television series The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp with Hugh O Brian in the title role as deputy marshal Wyatt Earp In the story line Dull Knife leads his Indians from their reservation in Oklahoma Territory to their previously promised homeland in Montana McDonald also played the uncredited colonel in the movie Battleground 1949 who delivered the Nuts reply to the German officers demanding that the American forces surrender Personal life EditOn June 17 1967 in Santa Monica California MacDonald married Shirley Kannegaard a nurse whom he met when he was a patient at Fort Harrison Veterans Hospital They remained wed until his death 1 Death EditOn April 11 1978 MacDonald died at his home in Bozeman Montana at age 63 1 Selected filmography EditMadame Guillotine 1931 Jacques Stick to Your Guns 1941 Henchman Elbows Secret of the Wastelands 1941 Hollister They Died with Their Boots On 1941 Soldier uncredited Swamp Woman 1941 Det Lt Rance The Adventures of Martin Eden 1942 Butch Raglan North of the Rockies 1942 Lazare The Strange Woman 1946 Boat Captain uncredited Ramrod 1947 Walt Shipley Pursued 1947 A Callum uncredited Deep Valley 1947 Blast Foreman uncredited Dark Passage 1947 Cop in Bus Depot uncredited My Girl Tisa 1948 Guard uncredited The Woman from Tangier 1948 Paul Moreles Mr Reckless 1948 Jim Halsey Port Said 1948 Jakoll Speed to Spare 1948 Pusher Wilkes Sixteen Fathoms Deep 1948 Nick A Southern Yankee 1948 Hospital Orderly uncredited The Man from Colorado 1948 Jack Rawson uncredited Road House 1948 Police Captain Song of India 1949 Prince s Officer uncredited Joe Palooka in the Big Fight 1949 Mike Streets of San Francisco 1949 Luke Fraser Come to the Stable 1949 Mr Matthews uncredited White Heat 1949 Bo Creel uncredited Battleground 1949 Army Colonel uncredited Malaya 1949 Carlos Tassuma Montana 1950 Slim Reeves Whirlpool 1950 Hogan Store Detective uncredited Comanche Territory 1950 Walshy Colt 45 1950 Miller The Lawless 1950 Al Peters Where the Sidewalk Ends 1950 Detective Casey uncredited The Desert Hawk 1950 Yussef Thunder in God s Country 1951 Smitty New Mexico 1951 Pvt Daniels The Texas Rangers 1951 The Sundance Kid Show Boat 1951 Drunken Sport uncredited Ten Tall Men 1951 Lustig The Barefoot Mailman 1951 Theron Henchman uncredited This Woman Is Dangerous 1952 Joe Grossland Private Eye Flaming Feather 1952 Tombstone Jack High Noon 2 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 3 1959 MacDonald uncredited References Edit a b c d e f Ulva Pippy dies in Bozeman The Independent Record Montana Helena April 14 1978 p 1 Retrieved December 9 2018 via Newspapers com Review High Noon Warlock 1959 Cast and Credits Yahoo MoviesExternal links EditIan MacDonald at IMDb Ian MacDonald at Find a Grave Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Ian MacDonald actor amp oldid 1108749946, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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