John McGiver

Biography

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John Irwin McGiver (November 5, 1913 – September 9, 1975) was a character actor who made more than a hundred appearances in television and motion pictures over a two-decade span from 1955 to 1975.

The owl-faced, portly actor with the mid-Atlantic accent was known for his performances as the religious fanatic Mr. O'Daniel in the film Midnight Cowboy; as the kindly Tiffany's salesman in Breakfast at Tiffany's; and as the ill-fated, but honorable Senator Jordan in the original film version of The Manchurian Candidate. He also appeared on many TV shows and commercials, including a Baggies spot in the 1960s, as well as the first of a popular series of commercials for the American Express charge card ("Do you know me?").

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Known For

The Apple Dumpling Gang 1975 ★ 6.6
Mame 1974 ★ 5.8
Alias Smith and Jones 1971 ★ 7.0
Love, American Style 1969 ★ 6.2
Midnight Cowboy 1969 ★ 7.5
Mr. Terrific 1967 ★ 7.7
I Dream of Jeannie 1965 ★ 7.8
Honey West 1965 ★ 7.2
Bewitched 1964 ★ 7.9
The Man from U.N.C.L.E. 1964 ★ 7.1
Gilligan's Island 1964 ★ 7.4
The Rogues 1964 ★ 8.0
The Fugitive 1963 ★ 7.4
The Patty Duke Show 1963 ★ 6.3
Johnny Cool 1963 ★ 5.3
The Beverly Hillbillies 1962 ★ 6.9
The Lucy Show 1962 ★ 7.0
The Manchurian Candidate 1962 ★ 7.5
Ensign O'Toole 1962 ★ 6.8
Breakfast at Tiffany's 1961 ★ 7.6
The Barbara Stanwyck Show 1960 ★ 6.4
The Twilight Zone 1959 ★ 8.5
Alfred Hitchcock Presents 1955 ★ 7.8
The United States Steel Hour 1953 ★ 6.3