Mickey Shaughnessy

Mickey Shaughnessy's Death

Born (Birthday) August 5, 1920

Death Date July 23, 1985

Age of Death 64 years

Cause of Death Congestive Heart Failure

Place of Death Cape May Court House, Middle Township, New Jersey, United States

Profession Movie Actor

The movie actor Mickey Shaughnessy died at the age of 64. Here is all you want to know and more!

Biography - A Short Wiki

Remembered for co-starring with Gregory Peck in the 1957 romantic comedy Designing Woman and with Elvis Presley in the 1957 musical movie Jailhouse Rock, this comedic character actor also appeared in episodes of Maverick, The Virginian, and Laredo.

Early in his career, he played small roles in the films The Marrying Kind and From Here to Eternity.

He was often cast as overweight, not too sharp, and highly lovable characters.

How did Mickey Shaughnessy die?

In his later years, Shaughnessy lived in Wildwood, New Jersey. He continued his nightclub act until nearly the end of his life. He died July 23, 1985, aged 64, in Cape May Court House, New Jersey of lung cancer.