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Bill McCutcheon in Steel Magnolias (1989)

Biography

Bill McCutcheon

Overview

  • Born
    May 23, 1924 · Russell, Kentucky, USA
  • Died
    January 9, 2002 · Ridgewood, New Jersey, USA (natural causes)
  • Birth name
    James William McCutcheon

Biography

  • Bill McCutcheon was born on May 23, 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 January 9, 2002 in Ridgewood, New Jersey, USA.

Family

  • Spouse
      Lora Anne Routsong(1952 - January 9, 2002) (his death, 3 children)

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.
  • Graduated from Ohio University in 1948.
  • Was wounded in action during service with the U.S. Army in Italy during World War II.
  • Children: son Jay; daughters Carol and Kenna.
  • Appeared as Adolf Hitler on the back cover of Mad magazine twice: issue no. 125 (March, 1969) and issue no. 172 (January, 1975).

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