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George McManus(1884-1954)

  • Writer
  • Animation Department
  • Actor
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George McManus in Bringing Up Father (1946)
George McManus was born on 23 January 1884 in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. He was a writer and actor, known for Jiggs and Maggie Out West (1950), Jiggs and Maggie in Court (1948) and Jiggs and Maggie in Jackpot Jitters (1949). He was married to Florence Bergere. He died on 22 October 1954 in Santa Monica, California, USA.
BornJanuary 23, 1884
DiedOctober 22, 1954(70)
BornJanuary 23, 1884
DiedOctober 22, 1954(70)
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Jim Bannon, June Harrison, Renie Riano, and Joe Yule in Jiggs and Maggie Out West (1950)
Jiggs and Maggie Out West
5.7
  • Writer
  • 1950
June Harrison, Riley Hill, Renie Riano, and Joe Yule in Jiggs and Maggie in Court (1948)
Jiggs and Maggie in Court
8.3
  • Writer
  • 1948
Jiggs and Maggie in Jackpot Jitters (1949)
Jiggs and Maggie in Jackpot Jitters
7.1
  • Writer
  • 1949
June Harrison, Renie Riano, and Joe Yule in Bringing Up Father (1946)
Bringing Up Father
6.2
  • Writer
  • 1946

Credits

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Writer

  • The ABC Saturday Superstar Movie (1972)
    The ABC Saturday Superstar Movie
    7.2
    TV Series
    • creator: "Bringing Up Father" (creator, uncredited)
    • 1972
  • Jim Bannon, June Harrison, Renie Riano, and Joe Yule in Jiggs and Maggie Out West (1950)
    Jiggs and Maggie Out West
    5.7
    • based on the original newspaper feature by
    • 1950
  • Jiggs and Maggie in Jackpot Jitters (1949)
    Jiggs and Maggie in Jackpot Jitters
    7.1
    • based on character created by
    • 1949
  • June Harrison, Riley Hill, Renie Riano, and Joe Yule in Jiggs and Maggie in Court (1948)
    Jiggs and Maggie in Court
    8.3
    • based on comic strip characters created by
    • 1948
  • Renie Riano and Joe Yule in Jiggs and Maggie in Society (1947)
    Jiggs and Maggie in Society
    7.6
    • based on the comic strip by
    • 1947
  • June Harrison, Renie Riano, and Joe Yule in Bringing Up Father (1946)
    Bringing Up Father
    6.2
    • based on comic strip by
    • 1946
  • Vihtori ja Klaara (1939)
    Vihtori ja Klaara
    5.1
    • comic strip Bringing Up Father (uncredited)
    • 1939
  • Too Many Women
    Short
    • cartoon Let George Do It
    • 1929
  • The Cut-Ups
    Short
    • cartoon
    • 1929
  • Sunny Jim McKeen in The Newlyweds' Pests (1929)
    The Newlyweds' Pests
    Short
    • comic strip
    • 1929
  • Fly Cops
    Short
    • cartoon Let George Do It
    • 1929
  • The Newlyweds' Angel Child
    Short
    • comic strip
    • 1929
  • Hot Puppies
    Short
    • cartoon Let George Do It
    • 1929
  • Outdoor Sports
    Short
    • cartoon Let George Do It
    • 1929
  • Sunny Jim McKeen in The Newlyweds Camp Out (1929)
    The Newlyweds Camp Out
    Short
    • comic strip
    • 1929

Animation Department

  • Third, Jiggs and the Social Lion
    4.4
    Short
    • animator
    • 1918
  • Father's Close Shave
    Short
    • animator
    • 1918
  • Second, the Stimulating Mrs. Barton
    Short
    • animator
    • 1918
  • He Tries His Hand at Hypnotism
    Short
    • animator
    • 1917
  • Music Hath Charms
    Short
    • animator
    • 1917
  • A Hot Time in the Gym
    Short
    • animator
    • 1917
  • The Great Hansom Cab Mystery
    Short
    • animator
    • 1917
  • Just Like a Woman
    Short
    • animator
    • 1916
  • Father Gets Into the Movies
    Short
    • animator
    • 1916

Actor

  • Jim Bannon, June Harrison, Renie Riano, and Joe Yule in Jiggs and Maggie Out West (1950)
    Jiggs and Maggie Out West
    5.7
    • George McManus
    • 1950
  • Jiggs and Maggie in Jackpot Jitters (1949)
    Jiggs and Maggie in Jackpot Jitters
    7.1
    • George McManus
    • 1949
  • June Harrison, Riley Hill, Renie Riano, and Joe Yule in Jiggs and Maggie in Court (1948)
    Jiggs and Maggie in Court
    8.3
    • Cartoonist George McManus
    • 1948
  • June Harrison, Renie Riano, and Joe Yule in Bringing Up Father (1946)
    Bringing Up Father
    6.2
    • George McManus
    • 1946
  • Gertie the Dinosaur (1914)
    Gertie the Dinosaur
    7.1
    Short
    • George McManus
    • 1914

Personal details

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  • Born
    • January 23, 1884
    • St. Louis, Missouri, USA
  • Died
    • October 22, 1954
    • Santa Monica, California, USA
  • Spouse
    • Florence Bergere? - October 12, 1954 (his death)
  • Other works
    Comic strip: "Bringing Up Father". NOTE: Filmed as Bringing Up Father (1946), Bringing Up Father (1928).
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Article

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  • Trivia
    Creator of "Bringing Up Father," one of the most popular comic strips in the first half of the 20th century.

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  • When did George McManus die?
    October 22, 1954
  • How old was George McManus when he died?
    70 years old
  • Where did George McManus die?
    Santa Monica, California, USA
  • When was George McManus born?
    January 23, 1884
  • Where was George McManus born?
    St. Louis, Missouri, USA

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