Walter Vincent McGinn Jr. (July 6, 1936 – March 31, 1977) was an American actor. He was best known for playing

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in the critically acclaimed television film '' Eleanor and Franklin: The White House Years'' (1977), for which he posthumously received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination. Some of his other notable film roles were in ''

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'' (1974), '' Three Days of the Condor'' (1975) and ''

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'' (1977).

Early life and career

Born Walter Vincent McGinn Jr. in Providence,

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, on July 6, 1936. He graduated with a

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from the

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. He was married to Robyn Goodman on May 2, 1976, until his death. McGinn made his Off-Broadway debut in the 1963 production of the play ''

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'' at the

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and

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debut in the 1964 play ''

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'' at the

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. He later appeared on both stage and screen.

Death

McGinn died in a

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hospital from injuries sustained in an auto accident on March 31, 1977. He was 40 years old.

Filmography

Film

Television

Awards and nominations

References

External links

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