Frank Hagney

Frank Hagney
Frank Sidney Hagney (20 March 1884 – 25 June 1973) was an Australian actor. He is known for his work on It's a Wonderful Life (1946), Ride Him, Cowboy (1932) and The Sea Beast (1926).
Early and career
Born in Sydney, New South Wales in 1884. Hagney was a heavyweight boxer from 1914-1918. Hagney appeared in more than 350 Hollywood films between 1919 and 1966. Most of his film roles were small and uncredited. Hagney often played officers or henchmen. He is perhaps best-known as Mr. Potter's silent, wheelchair-pushing valet in Frank Capra's classic It's a Wonderful Life (1946). Hagney was also a guest star on more than 70 television programs such as The Cisco Kid, The Adventures of Kit Carson, The Lone Ranger, The Rifleman, Perry Mason, and Daniel Boone. In 1956 he appeared as a Townsman in an uncredited role in the TV western Cheyenne in the episode titled "The Last Train West."
He starred in The Fighting Marine (1926) with Jack Anthony, Joe Bonomo and Walter Miller; The Fighting Sap (1924) with Bob Fleming, Hazel Keener, Wilfred Lucas and Fred Thomson; The Ghost in the Garret (1921), Ghost Town Gold (1936), Go Get 'Em Hutch (1922) with Richard R. Neil; Ride Him Cowboy (1932) with Eddie Gribbon and John Wayne, Valley of the Lawless (1936), and Vultures of the Sea (1928) with Joseph Bennett.
His 42 silent films included The Battler (1919), The Breed of the Border (1924), The Dangerous Coward (1924), Galloping Gallagher (1924), Lighting Romance (1924), The Mask of Lopez (1924), The Silent Stranger (1924), The Wild Bull's Lair (1925), Lone Hand Saunders (1926) and The Two-Gun Man (1926). His 54 sound western film included The Phantom of the West (1931), Fighting Caravans (1931), The Squaw Man (1931), The Golden West (1932), Honor of the Range (1934), Western Frontier, Heroes of the Range (1936), Billy the Kid, The Lone Rider Rides On (1941), Blazing Frontier (1943) and The Wistful Widow of Wagon Gap (1947). His last two films were McLintock! (1963) and Come Blow Your Horn (1963).
Personal life
Hagney was married to Edna Shephard.
He was also a professional sculler. In 1927 he won a race between Long Beach, California and Santa Catalina Island, which was captured on film.
He died in Los Angeles in 1973. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale.
Filmography
The Battler (1919) – 'Spike' Kelly
The Whirlwind (1920)
The Gauntlet (1920) – Buck Higby
The Ghost in the Garret (1921) – Crook
Anne of Little Smoky (1921) – Ed Brockton
Go Get 'Em Hutch (1921)
Outcast (1922)
Backbone (1923) – The Indian
Galloping Gallagher (1924) – Joseph Burke
The Mask of Lopez (1924)- Steve Gore / Lopez
The Martyr Sex (1924) – Ed Carter
The Silent Stranger (1924) – Dick Blackwell
The Dangerous Coward (1924) – Wildcat Rex
Fight and Win (1924) – Spike McGann – Prizefighting Opponent
The Fighting Sap (1924) – Nebraska Brent
Poison (1924) – Joe Tracey
Hit and Run (1924) – Tough Guy
Roaring Rails (1924) – Red Burley
Lightning Romance (1924) – Arizona Joe
The Lighthouse by the Sea (1924) – Chief Henchman
Breed of the Border (1924) – Sheriff Wells
Fighting Youth (1925) – 'Murdering' Mooney
The Wild Bull's Lair (1925) – Eagle Eye
Wild Justice (1925) – Bob Blake, the Villain
The New Champion (1925) – 'Knockout' Riley
Big Pal (1925) – Bill Hogan
Hogan's Alley (1925) – The Battling Savage
Braveheart (1925) – Ki-Yote
The Sea Beast (1926) – Daggoo
The Two-Gun Man (1926) – Bowie Bill
The Fighting Marine (1926)
Lone Hand Saunders (1926) – Buck
The Ice Flood (1926) – Pete the Bully
The Winning Wallop (1926) – 'Pug' Brennan
Fangs of Justice (1926) – Walter Page
The General (1926) – Confederate Recruiter
The Last Trail (1927) – Henchman Cal Barker
All Aboard (1927) – Ali Ben Ome
The Frontiersman (1927) – White Snake
One-Round Hogan (1927) – 'Big Joe' Morgan
On Your Toes (1927) – Mello
Her Wild Oat (1927) – Workman
The Rawhide Kid (1928) – J. Francis Jackson
Burning Daylight (1928) – Johnson
Midnight Madness (1928) – Harris – Childers' Henchman
The Charge of the Gauchos (1928) – Goyenecha
Free Lips (1928) – Bill Dugan
Vultures of the Sea (1928) – Bull Marlow
Show Girl (1928) – Private Detective
Power (1928) – Job Foreman
Through the Breakers (1928) – Gamboa
The Glorious Trail (1928) – Gus Lynch
Broken Barriers (1928) – James Barker
Captain Lash (1929) – Bull Hawks
Masked Emotions (1929) – Lagune
Oh, Yeah! (1929) – Hot Foot
Her Man (1930) – Henchman Hank
Billy the Kid (1930) – Bert Grant
River's End (1930) – Mountie
The Phantom of the West (1931) – Sheriff Jim H. Ryan
The Criminal Code (1931) – Prison Guard in Yard
No Limit (1931) – Battling Hannon
Fighting Caravans (1931) – Renegade
Sit Tight (1931) – Olaf
Hell Bound (1931) – Hood
The Squaw Man (1931) – Deputy Clark
I Like Your Nerve (1931) – Rocci – Assassin
Reckless Living (1931) – Henchman
The Champ (1931) – Manuel Quiroga – Mexican Champ
A House Divided (1931) – Big Bill
The Airmail Mystery (1932) – Moran
The Rider of Death Valley (1932) – Gambler
Tom Brown of Culver (1932) – Fight Manager
Ride Him, Cowboy (1932) – Henry Sims – aka The Hawk
Pack Up Your Troubles (1932) – Doughboy
The All American (1932) – Hop McComb
The Golden West (1932) – Chief Grey Eagle
If I Had a Million (1932) – Mike – Carnival Bouncer
You Said a Mouthful (1932) – Holt's Manager
Fast Life (1932) – Henchman
Face in the Sky (1933) – Minor Role
Parachute Jumper (1933) – Marine
Terror Aboard (1933) – First Mate
Song of the Eagle (1933) – Flynn, a Henchman
Hold Your Man (1933) – Policeman Arresting Ruby
I Love That Man (1933) – Frank – Label's Henchman
Tillie and Gus (1933) – Jury Foreman
The Chief (1933) – Fireman
Sitting Pretty (1933) – Bar Bouncer
Dancing Lady (1933) – Policeman
Roman Scandals (1933) – Lucius – Josephus' Charioteer
The Meanest Gal in Town (1934) – Angry Truck Driver
The House of Rothschild (1934) – Man in 1780 Sequence
Honor of the Range (1934) – Boots
All Men Are Enemies (1934) – Australian Drunk
Green Eyes (1934) – Motorcycle Policeman
The Red Rider (1934, Serial) – Barfly (Ch. 1)
I Give My Love (1934) – Burly Soldier
Treasure Island (1934) – Pirate
6 Day Bike Rider (1934) – Referee
The Mighty Barnum (1934) – Teamster
The Best Man Wins (1935) – Bouncer
Naughty Marietta (1935) – Mercenary Scout
Les Misérables (1935) – Galley Prisoner
The Informer (1935) – Policeman
The Daring Young Man (1935) – Convict
Western Frontier (1935) – Link
Diamond Jim (1935) – Mug
Thunderbolt (1935) – Deputy Blackie
The Adventures of Frank Merriwell (1936, Serial) – Slout
Valley of the Lawless (1936) – Garlow
Modern Times (1936) – Shipbuilder
Here Comes Trouble (1936) – Ox
Robin Hood of El Dorado (1936) – Deputy Phil
Heroes of the Range (1936) – Lightning Smith
Gun Grit (1936) – Henry Hess
Parole! (1936) – Truck Driver
Wildcat Trooper (1936) – Jim Foster
Kelly the Second (1936) – Louie
Wild Horse Round-Up (1936) – Steve
The Black Coin (1936, Serial) – Purcell – Henchman [Chs. 11–14]
The Big Broadcast of 1937 (1936) – Cowboy
The Magnificent Brute (1936) – Worker
Ghost-Town Gold (1936) – Wild Man Kamatski
Wild Horse Round-Up (1936) – Henchman Steve Clark
Conflict (1936) – Mike Malone
The Plough and the Stars (1936)
A Man Betrayed (1936) – Roundhouse
Secret Valley (1937) – Brodie – Henchman
Woman-Wise (1937) – Fighter
You Only Live Once (1937) – Plainclothesman
Park Avenue Logger (1937) – Logger
Night Key (1937) – Henchman
The Prince and the Pauper (1937) – Beggar
Behind the Headlines (1937) – Gang Member
Hollywood Cowboy (1937) – Gillie – Henchman
Riders of the Dawn (1937) – Henchman Butch
Windjammer (1937) – Slum
Big City (1937) – Comet Cab Driver
Madame X (1937) – Jailer
Saturday's Heroes (1937) – Trainer Giving Rubdown
Clipped Wings (1937) – Terrell
Sh! The Octopus (1937) – Sinister Plotter
Wise Girl (1937) – Mike's Fight Opponent
The Bad Man of Brimstone (1937) – Horntoad
Walking Down Broadway (1938) – Baggage Man
The Secret of Treasure Island (1938, Serial) – Ambulance Driver
The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938) – Man-at-Arms
Professor Beware (1938) – Sailor
Army Girl (1938) – Soldier
Dick Tracy Returns (1938, Serial) – Silm
Mysterious Mr. Moto (1938) – Bouncer at Purple Peter
Stablemates (1938) – Poolroom Owner
The Spider's Web (1938, Serial) – Henchman
The Storm (1938) – Brawler
Angels with Dirty Faces (1938) – Sharpie
Up the River (1938) – Guard
Devil's Island (1939) – Guard
Flying G-Men (1939, Serial) – Henchman
Pardon Our Nerve (1939) – Gunboat Briggs
Mandrake the Magician (1939, Serial) – Harris
The Kid from Kokomo (1939) – Old Man in Fistfight
Unmarried (1939) – Second Referee
Captain Fury (1939) – Guard #3
It Could Happen to You (1939) – Burglar
Timber Stampede (1939) – Champ – Henchman
Tower of London (1939) – Soldier
The Shadow (1940, Serial) – Cranston's Kidnapper
The Invisible Man Returns (1940) – Bill
The Man from Dakota (1940) – Wagon Guard
Northwest Passage (1940) – Capt. Grant
Midnight Limited (1940) – Detective Joe O'Neill
Son of the Navy (1940) – Vegetable Truck Driver
Dark Command (1940) – Tough Yankee #2
Boom Town (1940) – Man Abandoned by Whitey
Rangers of Fortune (1940) – Townsman
Tugboat Annie Sails Again (1940) – Stranded Ship's Engineer
Seven Sinners (1940) – 'Junior' – Antros Henchman
Melody Ranch (1940) – Man Who Asks for Quiet
Gallant Sons (1940) – Card Player Who Doesn't Know French
South of Suez (1940) – Miner
Misbehaving Husbands (1940) – Gooch Mulligan
The Green Hornet Strikes Again! (1940, Serial) – Warehouse Truck Loader
The Lone Rider Rides On (1941) – Frank Mitchell
The Lone Rider Crosses the Rio (1941) – Henchman Marty
Mr. District Attorney (1941) – Henchman
Federal Fugitives (1941) – Henchman Butch
The Lone Rider in Ghost Town (1941) – O'Shea
Billy the Kid (1941) – Man in Saloon
The Get-Away (1941) – Prison Guard Bringing Crane to Warden
Law of the Range (1941) – Deputy
Desperate Cargo (1941) – Butch, the Bouncher
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1941) – Drunk
The Lone Rider Ambushed (1941) – Blackie Dawson
The Smiling Ghost (1941) – Ryan
Unexpected Uncle (1941) – Truck Driver
Man at Large (1941) – Dancehall Patron with Picture
Mr. Celebrity (1941) – Patrick J. Dugan – Private Detective
The Lone Rider Fights Back (1941) – George Clarke
The Corsican Brothers (1941) – Torture Cell Guard
Swamp Woman (1941) – Guard
Among the Living (1941) – Neighbor
Texas Man Hunt (1942) – Walter Jensen
Broadway Big Shot (1942) – Butch
Captain Midnight (1942, Serial) – Henchman
Too Many Women (1942) – Laborer
Reap the Wild Wind (1942) – Cutler Man in Barrell Room
True to the Army (1942) – Torchy
House of Errors (1942) – Black
Juke Box Jenny (1942) – Cabbie
This Time for Keeps (1942) – Electrical Lineman
Sunday Punch (1942) – Dennis Riley – First Referee
My Favorite Spy (1942) – Kelly's Patron
In Old California (1942) – Angry Citizen in Lynch Mob
Men of Texas (1942) – Road Agent
Tumbleweed Trail (1942) – Sheriff
Timber (1942) – Lumberjack
Boss of Hangtown Mesa (1942) – Town Tough
The Glass Key (1942) – Strongarm Thug Escorting Sloss
Tomorrow We Live (1942) – Kohler
Sin Town (1942) – Bartender
Gentleman Jim (1942) – Mug
The McGuerins from Brooklyn (1942) – Savoy Hotel Doorman
Tennessee Johnson (1942) – Heckler
Stand by for Action (1942) – Sailor
Corregidor (1943) – Lieutenant #2
Don Winslow of the Coast Guard (1943, Serial) – Henchman Muller [Ch. 13]
She Has What It Takes (1943) – Trainer
Calling Wild Bill Elliott (1943) – Henchman
Hitler's Madman (1943) – Engineer
Two Tickets to London (1943) – Second Mate
The Man from Down Under (1943) – Military Policeman
The Renegade (1943) – Henchman Saunders
Blazing Frontier (1943) – Sheriff Ward Tragg
Crazy House (1943) – Studio Cop
Swing Fever (1943) – Bag Puncher
The Lodger (1944) – Policeman
Shine On, Harvest Moon (1944) – Bouncer
The Adventures of Mark Twain (1944) – Crew Chief
Once Upon a Time (1944) – Assistant Cyclist
Detective Kitty O'Day (1944) – Spike
Meet the People (1944) – Shipyard Gateman
Louisiana Hayride (1944) – Bartender in Film
The Seventh Cross (1944) – Man on Street
Frenchman's Creek (1944) – Cornishman
Lost in a Harem (1944) – Majordomo
Music for Millions (1944) – Policeman
Destiny (1944) – Third Motorcycle Cop
Can't Help Singing (1944) – Gunman
The Man in Half Moon Street (1945) – Bobby
The Big Show-Off (1945) – Rude Night Club Patron
Bring on the Girls (1945) – Flunky
The Power of the Whistler (1945) – Man Delivering Cake
It's in the Bag (1945) – Nightclub Tough in Fight
Flame of Barbary Coast (1945) – Morell Henchman
Along Came Jones (1945) – Townsman
Scotland Yard Investigator (1945) – Constable
Abbott and Costello in Hollywood (1945) – Cop
Senorita from the West (1945) – Moving Man
Kitty (1945) – Stevedore
Confidential Agent (1945) – Miner
Saratoga Trunk (1945) – Soule Gang Leader
Adventure (1945) – Boss
Girl on the Spot (1946) – Mug
The Kid from Brooklyn (1946) – Arena Usher
Two Sisters from Boston (1946) – Stagehand
Night in Paradise (1946) – Townsperson
Easy to Wed (1946) – Truck Driver
The Verdict (1946) – Ex-Pugilist Juryman
It's a Wonderful Life (1946) – Potter's bodyguard
California (1947) – Stranger
The Sea of Grass (1947) – Poker Game Spectator
The Imperfect Lady (1947) – Man With Travers
Too Many Winners (1947) – Joe
Unconquered (1947) – Jake – Bartender
Wild Harvest (1947) – Alperson Crew Member
The Wistful Widow of Wagon Gap (1947) – Barfly
Road to Rio (1947) – Roustabout
The Big Clock (1948) – Ice Man
River Lady (1948) – Sands
Feudin', Fussin' and A-Fightin' (1948) – Townsman
Superman (1948, Serial) – Car 1 Henchman
The Babe Ruth Story (1948) – Doorman
A Southern Yankee (1948) – Horseman
Night Has a Thousand Eyes (1948) – Truckman
Johnny Belinda (1948) – Man Reciting Lord's Prayer
Harpoon (1948) – Big Red Dorsett
An Innocent Affair (1948) – Mover
The Three Musketeers (1948) – Executioner of Lyons
The Untamed Breed (1948) – Rancher
Kiss the Blood Off My Hands (1948) – Seaman
Thunder in the Pines (1948) – Lumberjack in Saloon
Joan of Arc (1948) – Soldier #3
Whispering Smith (1948) – Frank – Wrecking Crew Member
The Paleface (1948) – Greg
I Shot Jesse James (1949) – Livery Stableman
Knock on Any Door (1949) – Suspect
The Fighting O'Flynn (1949) – Soldier
Fighting Fools (1949) – Tough Customer Tearing Up Program
Tulsa (1949) – Doorman at Gambling Emporium
Streets of Laredo (1949) – Texas Ranger
Grand Canyon (1949) – Henchman #2
Batman and Robin (1949, Serial) – Plant Guard [Ch. 14]
The Beautiful Blonde from Bashful Bend (1949) – Hoodlum
The Big Steal (1949) – Madden the Guard
Reign of Terror (1949) – Bakery Guard
All the King's Men (1949) – Stark Strong-Arm Man
On the Town (1949) – Policeman
Samson and Delilah (1949) – Gristmill Guard
The Yellow Cab Man (1950) – Truck Driver
Appointment with Danger (1950) – Motorcycle Cop
Kill the Umpire (1950) – Guard
Lucky Losers (1950) – Joe
Fortunes of Captain Blood (1950) – Guard
Atom Man vs. Superman (1950, Serial) – Impatient Man at Bridge [Ch. 1]
Triple Trouble (1950) – Convict
Silver Raiders (1950) – Steve – Mine Guard
South Sea Sinner (1950) – Minor Role
Let's Dance (1950) – Police Sergeant
Copper Canyon (1950) – Travis Man
Blues Busters (1950) – Joe, the Bouncer
Stage to Tucson (1950) – Territorial Townsman
Soldiers Three (1951) – Scot
Santa Fe (1951) – Railroad Worker
The Scarf (1951) – Floozy's Boyfriend
The Lady and the Bandit (1951) – Turpin's Hangman
Here Comes the Groom (1951) – Passenger on Airplane
Anne of the Indies (1951) – Pirate on Molly O'Brien
The Son of Dr. Jekyll (1951) – Man in Bar
Man in the Saddle (1951) – Ned Bale
Captain Video: Master of the Stratosphere (1951, Serial) – Henchman [Ch. 14]
My Favorite Spy (1951) – Camel-Herder
Scandal Sheet (1952) – Onlooker at Murder Scene
The Big Trees (1952) – Glen – Lumberman with Rifle
The Pace That Thrills (1952) – Race Flagman
Aaron Slick from Punkin Crick (1952) – Oil Driller
The San Francisco Story (1952) – Palmer
Cripple Creek (1952) – Gold Smelter
The Duel at Silver Creek (1952) – Will
Limelight (1952) – Extra in Dress Circle
Hangman's Knot (1952) – Drifter
Hans Christian Andersen (1952) – Townsman
Botany Bay (1952) – Guard
Kansas Pacific (1953) – Workman
A Perilous Journey (1953) – Miner
Hannah Lee (1953) – Fred
The Last Posse (1953) – Posse Rider Cord
Ride, Vaquero! (1953) – Bartender
The Stranger Wore a Gun (1953) – Deputy Sheriff
The Wild One (1953) – Official
Ride Clear of Diablo (1954) – Miner
Riot in Cell Block 11 (1954) – Convict Roberts
Rose Marie (1954) – Woodsman in Saloon
Demetrius and the Gladiators (1954) – Guard
King Richard and the Crusaders (1954) – Mobster
Three Hours to Kill (1954) – Cass
The Human Jungle (1954) – Minor Role
The Silver Chalice (1954) – Ruffian
Abbott and Costello Meet the Keystone Kops (1955) – Usher / Ticket Taker
Timberjack (1955) – Barfly
Stranger on Horseback (1955) – Bartender
Wyoming Renegades (1955) – Jones
A Bullet for Joey (1955) – Nightclub Bartender
Wichita (1955) – Barfly / Lookout
Jail Busters (1955) – Frank – Barber
A Man Alone (1955) – Dorfman
Lucy Gallant (1955) – Townsman
Teen-Age Crime Wave (1955) – Juvenile Court Bailiff
The Spoilers (1955) – Sourdough at Hearing
A Lawless Street (1955) – Dingo Brion
Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956) – Townsman
Fury at Gunsight Pass (1956) – Townsman
Crashing Las Vegas (1956) – Guard
The Harder They Fall (1956) – Referee
The Rawhide Years (1956) – Riverboat Passenger
Gun Brothers (1956) – Trapper
Showdown at Abilene (1956) – Roughneck
The Ten Commandments (1956) – Hebrew at Golden Calf
Friendly Persuasion (1956) – Lemonade Vendor
The Desperados Are in Town (1956) – Bartender / Bouncer
Zombies of Mora Tau (1957) – Capt. Peters
The Phantom Stagecoach (1957) – Rider
The Guns of Fort Petticoat (1957) – Blacksmith
The Kettles on Old MacDonald's Farm (1957) – Townsman
Public Pigeon No. 1 (1957) – Convict
Gunfight at the O.K. Corral (1957) – Bartender
3:10 to Yuma (1957) – Townsman in Contention
Baby Face Nelson (1957) – Plant Guard
The Hard Man (1957) – Posse Man
Return to Warbow (1958) – Convict
Hell's Five Hours (1958) – Guard
The Buccaneer (1958) – Baratarian Pirate
The Hanging Tree (1959) – Townsman
Last Train from Gun Hill (1959) – Craig's Man Waiting in Horseshoe
The Jayhawkers! (1959) – Jayhawker
Ride the High Country (1962) – Miner
Come Blow Your Horn (1963) – Bit Role
Donovan's Reef (1963) – Chief Petty Officer
McLintock! (1963) – Elmer – Bartender
Apache Rifles (1964) – Townsman
The Rare Breed (1966) – Cattle Buyer
The Silencers (1966) – Drunk
The Fastest Guitar Alive (1967) – Drunk
References
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External links
1884 births
1973 deaths
Australian male silent film actors
Male actors from Sydney
20th-century Australian male actors
Burials at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale)
Australian expatriates in the United States