Frank Hagney
Known for Acting · 249 credits
- Born
- 1884-03-20
- Died
- 1973-06-25
- Place of birth
- Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Also known as
- Frank Harney · Frank S. Hagney · Frank Sidney Hagney · Francis Sydney Hagney
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Frank S. Hagney (March 20, 1884 – June 25, 1973) was an Australian actor. Born in Sydney in 1884, Hagney appeared in more than 350 Hollywood films between 1919 and 1966. Most of his film roles were small and uncredited. Because of his tall and strong appearance, Hagney often played officers or henchmens. He is perhaps best-known as Mr. Potter's wordless wheelchair pusher in Frank Capra's classic It's a Wonderful Life (1946). Frank Hagney was also a guest star on more than 70 television programs such as The Cisco Kid, The Adventures of Kit Carson, The Lone Ranger, The Rifleman, Perry Mason, and Daniel Boone.
He starred in The Fighting Marine (1926) with Jack Anthony, Joe Bonomo and Walter Miller; The Fighting Sap (1924) with Bob Fleming, Hazel Keener, Wilfred Lucas and Fred Thomson; The Ghost in the Garret (1921), Ghost Town Gold (1936), Go Get 'Em Hutch (1922) with Richard R. Neil; Ride Him Cowboy (1932) with Eddie Gribbon and Charles Sellon; Riders of the Dawn (1939), Valley of the Lawless (1936), and Vultures of the Sea (1928) with Joseph Bennett.
His 42 silent films included The Battler (1919), The Breed of the Border (1924), The Dangerous Coward (1924), Galloping Gallagher (1924), Lighting Romance (1924), The Mask of Lopez (1924), The Silent Stranger (1924), The Wild Bull's Lair (1925), Lone Hand Saunders (1926) and The Two-Gun Man (1926). His 54 sound western film included The Phantom of the West (1931), Fighting Caravans (1931), The Squaw Man (1931), The Golden West (1932), Honor of the Range (1934), Western Frontier, Heroes of the Range (1936), Billy the Kid, The Lone Rider Ambushed (1941), Blazing Frontier (1943) and The Wistful Widow of Wagon Gap (1947). His last two films were McLintock! (1963) and Come Blow Your Horn (1963).
Hagney was married to Edna Shephard. He died in Los Angeles in 1973. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale.
Known For
TV Shows (18)
Perry Mason
1957
as 1st Workman / Watchman / Second Man
Wagon Train
1957
as Jail Prisoner
The Rifleman
1958
as Nils Swenson
Lawman
1958
as Gang Member (uncredited)
The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp
1955
as McLowery Gunman (uncredited) / Bartender (uncredited)
Cheyenne
1955
as Townsman (uncredited)
Daniel Boone
1964
as Indian Chief / Settler
Gunsmoke
1955
as Barfly Getting Sheriff (uncredited)
The Lone Ranger
1949
as Mike Carney / Fights with Clint (uncredited)
Sugarfoot
1957
as Townsman (uncredited)
The Deputy
1959
as Bartender / Townsman (uncredited)
The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok
1951
as Carl / Earl
Public Defender
1954
as Mac / Guard / Charlie
The Westerner
1960
as Al
The Cisco Kid
1950
as Henchman Lon / Henchman Connors
Boston Blackie
1951
Dick Tracy
1950
as Mountain
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
1951
as Publican
Movies (231)
It's a Wonderful Life
1946
as Potter's Bodyguard
The Ten Commandments
1956
as Hebrew at Golden Calf (uncredited)
Modern Times
1936
as Shipbuilder (uncredited)
The Adventures of Robin Hood
1938
as Man-at-Arms (uncredited)
3:10 to Yuma
1957
as Townsman in Contention (uncredited)
McLintock!
1963
as Elmer - Bartender (uncredited)
Invasion of the Body Snatchers
1956
as Townsman (uncredited)
Gunfight at the O.K. Corral
1957
as Bartender (uncredited)
The General
1926
as Confederate Recruiter (uncredited)
The Harder They Fall
1956
as Referee (uncredited)
Midnight Limited
1940
as Detective Joe O'Neill (Uncredited)
Ride, Vaquero!
1953
as Bartender (uncredited)
The Chief
1933
as Fireman
The Informer
1935
as Policeman (uncredited)
Melody Ranch
1940
as Man Who Asks for Quiet
Windjammer
1937
as Slum
Captain Fury
1939
as Guard
Johnny Belinda
1948
as Man Reciting Lord's Prayer (uncredited)
The Three Musketeers
1948
as Executioner of Lyons (uncredited)
Stablemates
1938
as Poolroom Owner
Crazy House
1943
as Studio Cop
California
1947
as Stranger (uncredited)
Northwest Passage
1940
as Capt. Grant
The Wild One
1953
as Official (uncredited)
Ride the High Country
1962
as Miner (uncredited)
Hell Bound
1931
as Hood
Friendly Persuasion
1956
as Lemonade Vendor (uncredited)
Army Girl
1938
as Soldier
Les Misérables
1935
as Galley Prisoner
The Duel at Silver Creek
1952
as Will (uncredited)
Lightning Romance
1924
as Arizona Joe
Donovan's Reef
1963
as Chief Petty Officer (uncredited)
Midnight Madness
1928
as Harris - Childers' Henchman
Fighting Caravans
1931
as Renegade
Wichita
1955
as Barfly / Lookout (uncredited)
The Renegade
1943
as Saunders
Limelight
1952
as Extra in Dress Circle (uncredited)
Swing Fever
1943
as Bag Puncher (uncredited)
Grand Canyon
1949
as Henchman
Tulsa
1949
as Doorman at Gambling Emporium (uncredited)
Jail Busters
1955
as Convict Frank, Lannigan's barber
All the King's Men
1949
as Stark Strong-Arm Man (uncredited)
Swamp Woman
1941
as Guard
The Lodger
1944
On the Town
1949
as Policeman (uncredited)
Braveheart
1925
as Ki-Yote
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
1941
as Drunk (uncredited)
Burning Daylight
1928
as Johnson
The Rare Breed
1966
as Cattle Buyer (uncredited)
Man in the Saddle
1951
as Ned Bale (uncredited)
Rose Marie
1954
as Woodsman
Joan of Arc
1948
as Soldier #3 (uncredited)
Wildcat Trooper
1936
as Jim Foster
The Hanging Tree
1959
as Townsman (uncredited)
Crashing Las Vegas
1956
as Dream Jail Guard
The Silencers
1966
as Drunk (uncredited)
Masked Emotions
1929
as Lagune
Sit Tight
1931
as Olaf
Seven Sinners
1940
as "Junior" (Antros Henchman) (uncredited)
Adventure
1945
as Boss (uncredited)
A Lawless Street
1955
as Dingo Brion (uncredited)
Honor of the Range
1934
as Boots
Appointment with Danger
1950
as Motorcycle Cop
In Old California
1942
as Angry Citizen in Lynch Mob (uncredited)
The Glass Key
1942
as Strongarm Thug Escorting Sloss (uncredited)
King Richard and the Crusaders
1954
as Mobster (uncredited)
Gentleman Jim
1942
as Mug (uncredited)
You Only Live Once
1937
as Plainclothesman (uncredited)
The Sea of Grass
1947
as Poker Game Spectator (uncredited)
The Hard Man
1957
as Posse Man (uncredited)
Abbott and Costello Meet the Keystone Kops
1955
as Usher / Ticket Taker (uncredited)
Boom Town
1940
as Man Abandoned by Whitey (uncredited)
Flame of Barbary Coast
1945
as Morell Henchman (uncredited)
Reign of Terror
1949
as Bakery Guard (uncredited)
A Volta do Besouro Verde
1940
as Warehouse Truck Loader
Tower of London
1939
as Soldier (uncredited)
The Invisible Man Returns
1940
as Bill (uncredited)
Knock on Any Door
1949
as Suspect (uncredited)
Galloping Gallagher
1924
as Joseph Burke
Timber Stampede
1939
as Champ - Henchman
Whispering Smith
1948
as Frank - Wrecking Crew Member (uncredited)
The Criminal Code
1931
as Prison Guard in Yard
Along Came Jones
1945
as Townsman (uncredited)
Dark Command
1940
as Tough Yankee #2
Two Tickets to London
1943
as Second Mate (uncredited)
Parachute Jumper
1933
as Marine (uncredited)
No Limit
1931
as Battling Hannon
If I Had a Million
1932
as Mike - Carnival Bouncer (uncredited)
Naughty Marietta
1935
as Mercenary Scout (uncredited)
Two Sisters from Boston
1946
as Stagehand (uncredited)
Saratoga Trunk
1945
as Soule Gang Leader (uncredited)
Hangman's Knot
1952
as Drifter
The Scarf
1951
as Floozy's Boyfriend
Diamond Jim
1935
as Mug
My Favorite Spy
1942
as Kelly's Patron
The Guns of Fort Petticoat
1957
as Blacksmith (uncredited)
The Corsican Brothers
1941
as Torture Cell Guard (Uncredited)
Kitty
1945
as Stevedore (uncredited)
The Sea Beast
1926
as Daggoo
Robin Hood of El Dorado
1936
as Deputy Phil
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in Hollywood
1945
as Cop (uncredited)
I Shot Jesse James
1949
as Livery Stableman (uncredited)
The Big Trees
1952
as Glen (uncredited)
Stand by for Action
1942
as Sailor (uncredited)
The Shadow
1940
as Cranston's Kidnapper
Billy the Kid
1941
as Man in Saloon (uncredited)
The Wistful Widow of Wagon Gap
1947
as Barfly (uncredited)
Walking Down Broadway
1938
as Baggage Man
The Champ
1931
as Mexican Champ Manuel Quiroga (uncredited)
Kiss the Blood Off My Hands
1948
as Seaman (uncredited)
A Bullet for Joey
1955
as Nightclub Bartender (uncredited)
Madame X
1937
as Jailer
Devil's Island
1939
as Guard
Frenchman's Creek
1944
as Cornish Man (uncredited)
Clipped Wings
1937
as Terrell
Zombies of Mora Tau
1957
as Capt. Jeremy Peters - a Zombie / Capt. Peters (uncredited)
Among the Living
1941
Behind The Headlines
1937
as Gang Member
Night Has a Thousand Eyes
1948
as Truckman (uncredited)
A Man Alone
1955
as Dorfman (uncredited)
About Frank Hagney
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Frank S. Hagney (March 20, 1884 – June 25, 1973) was an Australian actor. Born in Sydney in 1884, Hagney appeared in more than 350 Hollywood films between 1919 and 1966. Most of his film roles were small and uncredited. Because of his tall and strong appearance, Hagney often played officers or henchmens. He is perhaps best-known as Mr. Potter's wordless wheelchair pusher in Frank Capra's classic It's a Wonderful Life (1946). Frank Hagney was also a guest star on more than 70 television programs such as The… With 249 credits spanning from 1919 to 1966, Frank Hagney has appeared in 231 films and 18 TV shows.
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Most Popular Frank Hagney Movies
- It's a Wonderful Life (1946) — as Potter's Bodyguard
- The Ten Commandments (1956) — as Hebrew at Golden Calf (uncredited)
- Modern Times (1936) — as Shipbuilder (uncredited)
- The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938) — as Man-at-Arms (uncredited)
- 3:10 to Yuma (1957) — as Townsman in Contention (uncredited)
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