Walter Vincent McGinn Jr. (July 6, 1936 – March 31, 1977) was an American actor. He was best known for playing Louis Howe 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 The Parallax View (1974), Three Days of the Condor (1975) and Bobby Deerfield (1977).
Early life and career Born Walter Vincent McGinn Jr. in Providence, Rhode Island, on July 6, 1936. He graduated with a B.A. from the Boston University College of Fine Arts. 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 The Winter's Tale at the Delacorte Theater and Broadway debut in the 1964 play The Subject Was Roses at the Helen Hayes Theater. He later appeared on both stage and screen.
Death McGinn died in a Los Angeles hospital from injuries sustained in an auto accident on March 31, 1977. He was 40 years old.
Filmography Film Year Title Role 1974 The Parallax View Jack Younger 1975 Farewell, My Lovely Tommy Ray Three Days of the Condor Sam Barber 1977 Bobby Deerfield The Brother
Television Year Title Role Notes 1969 N.Y.P.D. Nick Gipetto Episode: "Everybody Loved Him" 1974 Harry O Eric Press Episode: "Mortal Sin" Kojak Martin Bronson Episode: "The Best Judge Money Can Buy" 1975 Lincoln Stephen Douglas Episode: "Prairie Lawyer" Delancey Street: The Crisis Within John McCann Television film The Night That Panicked America Paul Stewart Guilty or Innocent: The Sam Sheppard Murder Case F. Lee Bailey Medical Center Eddie Lathem Episode: "Gift from a Killer" 1976 Serpico David Doyle Episode: "The Deadly Game" Kojak Len Gittings Episode: "A Hair-Trigger Away" Serpico Vince Cipolla Episode: "Trumpet of Time" 1977 Eleanor and Franklin: The White House Years Louis Howe Television film The Deadliest Season Horace Meade Kill Me If You Can J. Miller Leavy
Awards and nominations Year Award Category Work Result 1972 17th Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Performance 1977 29th Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Performance by a Supporting Actor in a Comedy or Drama Special
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