Edwin McDonough

Summary

Edwin J. McDonough (c. 1943 – February 9, 2016) was an American theater and screen actor. His film and television credits included Reversal of Fortune in 1990 and Kinsey in 2004. He appeared in eight Broadway productions during his career, notably the 1974 revival of A Moon for the Misbegotten, as well as regional theater productions throughout the United States.[1]

Edwin McDonough
Bornc. 1943
DiedFebruary 9, 2016 (aged 72)
EducationBoston College (BA, MA)
New York University (PhD)
SpousePatricia Shannon McNally
Military career
Service/branch United States Army
National Security Agency

Early life and education edit

Born in Milton, Massachusetts, McDonough graduated from Boston College High School.[1] He then enrolled at Boston College, where he completed two degrees in English literature.[1] He relocated to Manhattan in 1969, where he enrolled in a doctoral program at New York University. He later completed his doctoral thesis, "Quintero Directs O'Neill."[1]

Career edit

McDonough enlisted in the United States Army, where he served for two years at the National Security Agency (NSA) as a Middle East analyst.[1]

McDonough commuted from Boston to New York City for 45 years to pursue theater, film and television.[1] He was cast in eight Broadway productions and worked in regional theater nationwide. In addition to film and theater, his television credits included guest roles in Law & Order, Sex and the City and Ed. He later moved to Needham, Massachusetts.[1]

Personal life edit

Edwin McDonough died at his home in Needham, Massachusetts, on February 9, 2016, at the age of 72.[1] He was survived by his wife, Patricia Shannon McNally, three stepchildren, Michael McNally, Lee McNally, and Katherine McNally, and four grandchildren. He was buried at St. Mary Cemetery in Needham.[1]

Filmography edit

Film edit

Year Title Role Notes
1980 It's My Turn Professor
1982 Hanky Panky Radar Technician #1
1990 Reversal of Fortune Bailiff
2004 Kinsey Mr. Morrissey
2005 The Eyes of Van Gogh Reverend Rochedieu
2009 The Blind Minister

Television edit

Year Title Role Notes
1975 A Moon for the Misbegotten Mike Hogan Television film
1999, 2001 Law & Order Patrik Collin / Harold De Groot 2 episodes
2002 Sex and the City Bunny's Atty. Allan Episode: "Critical Condition"
2004 Ed Reverend Carp Episode: "Happily Ever After"
2011 Boardwalk Empire Priest Episode: "Battle of the Century"

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i "Edwin McDonough, 72, of Needham, Army vet". Boston Herald. 2016-02-12. Archived from the original on 2016-02-13. Retrieved 2016-02-26.

External links edit

  • Edwin McDonough at IMDb