Kenneth MacKenna was an American actor and director, best remembered for his roles in Judgment at Nuremberg, Good Sport, and The Spider. Born as Leo Mielziner Jr. on August 19, 1899, in Canterbury, New Hampshire, he made a significant impact both on stage and in film.
Personal and Family Life
Kenneth MacKenna was the son of Leo Mielziner Sr., a noted rabbi, and Ella McKenna. He had a brother, Jo Mielziner, who became a famous production designer. He was married to actress Kay Francis from 1931 to 1934, and later to Mary Philips from 1938 until his death in 1962.
Career
MacKenna was a character actor who started on Broadway and eventually changed his name from Leo Mielziner to Kenneth MacKenna. He signed a contract with Fox in 1929 and later worked as a story editor at MGM. Throughout his career, he contributed both as an actor and a director, making notable appearances in several films and television shows.
Death and Legacy
Kenneth MacKenna passed away from cancer on January 15, 1962, in Hollywood, California. His work in film and theater left a lasting legacy, particularly for his performances in important cinematic works. He is remembered as a versatile talent in the entertainment industry.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Judgment at Nuremberg | 1961-12-18 | Kenneth Norris |
| Man Trouble | 1930-08-24 | Graham |
| Those We Love | 1932-09-11 | Freddie Williston |
| The Man Who Came Back | 1931-01-11 | Capt. Trevelyan |
| 13 West Street | 1962-02-23 | Paul Logan |
| Sin Takes a Holiday | 1930-11-10 | Gaylord Stanton |
| The Virtuous Sin | 1930-10-24 | Victor Sablin |
| Miss Bluebeard | 1925-01-26 | Bob Hawley |
| Temple Tower | 1930-04-12 | Captain Hugh ‘Bulldog’ Drummond |
| Sensation Hunters | 1933-08-30 | Jimmy Crosby |
| South Sea Rose | 1929-12-09 | Dr. Tom Winston |
| A Kiss in the Dark | 1925-04-06 | Johnny King |
| The American Venus | 1926-01-31 | Horace Niles |
| The Lunatic at Large | 1927-01-02 | William Carroll / Henry Carroll |
| Crazy That Way | 1930-03-20 | Jack Gardner |
| Men Without Women | 1930-02-08 | Chief Burke |
| The Three Sisters | 1930-04-20 | Count d’Amati |
| Alfred Hitchcock Presents | 1955-10-02 | Bishop Cannon |
| The Barbara Stanwyck Show | 1960-09-19 | Morgan |
| Hong Kong | 1960-03-01 | Edward Manton |