Photo: Trailer for "Paths of Glory" (1957) / Public domain (source: Wikimedia Commons)
George Macready was a stage actor, television actor and film actor, born on August 29, 1899 in New York City, New York, United States. Death is recorded on July 2, 1973, at the age of 73. Education on record includes Classical High School and Brown University.
My Take
George Macready is, to me, the gold standard of the cultured screen villain. A Brown University man turned Hollywood menace, he never needed to raise his voice to chill a room, and that restraint is exactly why his work in Gilda still lingers. I admire actors who can build dread out of stillness rather than spectacle, and Macready had that gift in spades. Across stage, film, and television, he stayed a working craftsman for decades. Plenty of performers chase flash, but only a handful can be quietly unforgettable. Macready belongs firmly in that rarer, classier camp, and I respect him for it.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- George Macready
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョージ・マクレディ
- Reading
- じょーじ・まくれでぃ
- Born
- August 29, 1899 – July 2, 1973
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Boar
- Origin
- New York City, New York, United States
- Occupation
- actor / stage actor / television actor / film actor
2. Background
- High school
- Classical High School
- University
- Brown University
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George%20Macready
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q355781
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was George Macready born?
Born August 29, 1899.
When did George Macready die?
Died July 2, 1973, aged 73.
Where was George Macready from?
George Macready was from New York City, New York, United States.
What did George Macready do?
George Macready worked as actor, stage actor, television actor, film actor.
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