Darren McGavin
Acting 1922-05-07 Spokane, Washington, U.S.
Darren McGavin (born William Lyle Richardson; May 7, 1922 – February 25, 2006) was an American actor best known for playing the title role in the television horror series Kolchak: The Night Stalker and his portrayal of the grumpy father given to bursts of profanity in the film A Christmas Story. He appeared as the tough-talking, funny detective in the 1950s television series Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer. From 1959-1961, McGavin starred in the NBC western series Riverboat, first with Burt Reynol…
Known For
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Billy Madison
1995
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Raw Deal
1986
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A Christmas Story
1983
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The Night Stalker
1972
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Airport '77
1977
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Captain America
1990
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The Man with the Golden Arm
1955
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Dead Heat
1988
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By Dawn's Early Light
1990
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From the Hip
1987
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The Night Strangler
1973
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No Deposit, No Return
1976
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Turk 182!
1985
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Happy Hell Night
1991
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Hot Lead & Cold Feet
1978
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Pros & Cons
1999
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The Case Against Brooklyn
1958
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The Delicate Delinquent
1957