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Simpson, Mickey

Born December 3, 1913;

Rochester, New York, USA

Died September 23, 1985;
Northridge, California, USA

Maverick Actor

Mickey Simpson's enormous size led him to many character roles as guards, cops and thugs. Having moved to Los Angeles, he was hired as Claudette Colbert for a short time. After World War II, he returned to Hollywood and won a small but significant role in John Ford's 1946 film, "My Darling Clementine." It led to several Ford films. He also appeared in many similar roles in television throughout the 1950s and '60s.[1]