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{{short description|American actor}}

{{Infobox person
{{Infobox person
| name = Alan Carney
| name = Alan Carney
| image =
| image = Alan Carney in Mr. Lucky (1943).jpg
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| caption =
| caption = Carney in ''[[Mr. Lucky (film)|Mr. Lucky]]'' (1943)
| birthname = David Boughal
| birthname = David Boughal
| birth_date = {{Birth date|1909|12|22}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date|1909|12|22}}
| birth_place = [[Brooklyn, New York]], [[United States|U.S.]]
| birth_place = [[New York City]], [[New York (state)|New York]], U.S.
| death_date = {{Death date and age|1973|5|2|1909|12|22}}
| death_date = {{Death date and age|1973|05|02|1909|12|22}}
| death_place = [[Van Nuys, California]], [[United States|U.S.]]
| death_place = [[Los Angeles, California]], U.S.
| othername =
| othername =
| occupation = Actor/Comedian
| occupation = Actor, comedian
| years_active = 1941–1973
| years_active = 1941–1973
| spouse =
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'''Alan Carney''' (December 22, 1909 – May 2, 1973) was an [[United States|American]] [[actor]] and [[comedian]].
'''Alan Carney''' (born '''David Boughal'''; December 22, 1909 – May 2, 1973) was an American actor and comedian.


==Biography==
==Biography==
{{refimprove|section|date=April 2024}}
Alan Carney was born '''David Boughal''' in [[Brooklyn, New York]] on December 22, 1909.
Alan Carney was born David Boughal in [[Brooklyn, New York]], on December 22, 1909. His parents, Edward and Nellie (Kearney) Boughal, were Irish immigrants.


He performed in [[vaudeville]] for years. After making his first film, 1941's ''[[Convoy (1941 film)|Convoy]]'', Carney signed a contract at [[RKO Pictures]], in choice supporting roles in such films as ''[[Mr. Lucky (film)|Mr. Lucky]]''.
He performed in [[vaudeville]] for years. After making his first film, 1941's ''Convoy'', Carney signed a contract at [[RKO Pictures]] and appeared in choice supporting roles in such films as ''[[Mr. Lucky (film)|Mr. Lucky]]''.


In 1943, Carney teamed up with [[Wally Brown]] as RKO's answer to [[Abbott and Costello]]. In addition to their inexpensive starring vehicles, [[Brown and Carney]] co-starred in ''[[Step Lively (1944 film)|Step Lively]]'', a musical remake of the [[Marx Brothers]] film ''[[Room Service (1938 film)|Room Service]]''. Wally played Chico's part, while Alan Carney filled in for Harpo; the "Groucho" role was essayed by [[George Murphy]]. The comedy team was also featured on a live USO tour arranged by the studio.
In 1943, Carney teamed up with [[Wally Brown]] as RKO's answer to [[Abbott and Costello]]. In addition to their inexpensive starring vehicles, [[Brown and Carney]] co-starred in ''[[Step Lively (1944 film)|Step Lively]]'', a musical remake of the [[Marx Brothers]] film ''[[Room Service (1938 film)|Room Service]]''. Wally played Chico's part, while Alan Carney filled in for Harpo; the "Groucho" role was essayed by [[George Murphy]]. The comedy team was also featured on a live [[United Service Organizations|USO]] tour arranged by the studio.


After 1946's ''[[Genius at Work]]'', RKO terminated the team's contracts. Alan Carney continued in films and TV as a supporting player, working prolifically at Disney Studios in the 1960s and 1970s. One of Carney's best latter-day roles was as Mayor Dawgmeat in the 1959 musical film ''[[Li'l Abner (1959 film)|Li'l Abner]]''.
After 1946's ''[[Genius at Work]]'', RKO terminated the team's contracts. Alan Carney continued in films and television as a supporting player, working prolifically at Disney Studios in the 1960s and 1970s. One of Carney's best latter-day roles was as Mayor Dawgmeat in the 1959 musical film ''[[Li'l Abner (1959 film)|Li'l Abner]]''. On television he played Harry Nolan in "Have Gun Will Travel" S1 E32 "The Five Books of Owen Deaver" which aired 4/25/1958.


Carney appeared with Wally Brown in ''[[Who Was That Lady?]]'' (1960) and in Walt Disney's ''[[The Absent-Minded Professor]]'' (1961), but they never appeared in the same scenes together. The duo was slated to be reunited for ''[[It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World]]'', but Brown died not long before filming began.
Carney appeared with Wally Brown in ''[[Who Was That Lady?]]'' (1960) and in Walt Disney's ''[[The Absent-Minded Professor]]'' (1961), but they never appeared in the same scenes together. The duo was slated to be reunited for ''[[It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World]]'' (1963), but Brown died not long before filming began.
Alan Carney made his last film appearance in Walt Disney Productions' ''[[Herbie Rides Again]]'' in 1974.
Alan Carney made his last film appearance in Walt Disney Productions' ''[[Herbie Rides Again]]'', released in 1974 after his death.


He died in [[Van Nuys, California]] from a heart attack at the age of 63 due to the excitement of winning the [[daily double]] at [[Hollywood Park Racetrack]].<ref>{{cite news |author= |coauthors= |title=Alan Carney Dies. Comedian Was 63 |url= https://query.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=9804E7D61530E63ABC4D53DFB3668388669EDE|quote=Alan Carney, him and stage comedian who was at one time under contract to both R.K.O. and Disney Studios, died Wednesday of a heart attack after having won the daily double at Hollywood Park. He was 63 years old. ... |newspaper=[[New York Times]] |date=May 5, 1973 |accessdate=2015-02-10 }}</ref>
He died in [[Van Nuys, California]], of a heart attack at the age of 63 from the excitement of winning the [[daily double]] at [[Hollywood Park Racetrack]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Alan Carney Dies. Comedian Was 63 |url= https://www.nytimes.com/1973/05/05/archives/alan-carney-dies-comedian-was-63.html|quote=Alan Carney, film and stage comedian who was at one time under contract to both R.K.O. and Disney Studios, died Wednesday of a heart attack after having won the daily double at Hollywood Park. |newspaper=[[The New York Times]] |date=May 5, 1973 |accessdate=2015-02-10 }}</ref>


== Filmography ==
== Filmography ==
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*''[[Gildersleeve's Bad Day]]'' (1943) as Toad
*''[[Gildersleeve's Bad Day]]'' (1943) as Toad
*''[[Mr. Lucky (film)|Mr. Lucky]]'' (1943) as Crunk
*''[[Mr. Lucky (film)|Mr. Lucky]]'' (1943) as Crunk
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*''[[Hideout (film)|Hideout]]'' (1949) as Evans
*''[[Hideout (film)|Hideout]]'' (1949) as Evans
*''[[Rally 'Round the Flag, Boys! (film)|Rally 'Round the Flag, Boys!]]'' (1958) as Bartender / Owner (uncredited)
*''[[Rally 'Round the Flag, Boys! (film)|Rally 'Round the Flag, Boys!]]'' (1958) as Bartender / Owner (uncredited)
*''[[Complusion]]'' (1959) as Globe Newspaper Editor (uncredited)
*''[[Compulsion (1959 film)|Compulsion]]'' (1959) as Globe Newspaper Editor (uncredited)
*''[[Li'l Abner (1959 film)|Li'l Abner]]'' (1959) as Mayor Daniel D. Dogmeat
*''[[Li'l Abner (1959 film)|Li'l Abner]]'' (1959) as Mayor Daniel D. Dogmeat
*''[[Who Was That Lady?]]'' (1960) as Building Superintendent (uncredited)
*''[[Who Was That Lady?]]'' (1960) as Building Superintendent (uncredited)
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*''[[Flap (film)|Flap]]'' (1970) as Member of Circus Train (uncredited)
*''[[Flap (film)|Flap]]'' (1970) as Member of Circus Train (uncredited)
*''[[Wild Rovers]]'' (1971) as Palace Bartender
*''[[Wild Rovers]]'' (1971) as Palace Bartender
*''[[Herbie Rides Again]]'' (1974) as Judge with Cigar at Chicken Run (Last appearance)
*''[[Herbie Rides Again]]'' (1974) as Judge with Cigar at Chicken Run (final film role)
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==See also==
* [[Brown and Carney]]


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
{{Commons category}}
* {{IMDb name|id=0138768|name=Alan Carney}}
* {{IMDb name|id=0138768|name=Alan Carney}}
* {{IBDB name}}
* {{IBDB name}}



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[[Category:American male film actors]]
[[Category:Vaudeville performers]]
[[Category:American vaudeville performers]]
[[Category:People from Brooklyn]]
[[Category:Male actors from Brooklyn]]
[[Category:20th-century American male actors]]
[[Category:20th-century American male actors]]
[[Category:RKO Pictures contract players]]
[[Category:American male comedians]]
[[Category:Comedians from Brooklyn]]
[[Category:American people of Irish descent]]

Latest revision as of 09:47, 20 July 2024

Alan Carney
Carney in Mr. Lucky (1943)
Born
David Boughal

(1909-12-22)December 22, 1909
New York City, New York, U.S.
DiedMay 2, 1973(1973-05-02) (aged 63)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation(s)Actor, comedian
Years active1941–1973

Alan Carney (born David Boughal; December 22, 1909 – May 2, 1973) was an American actor and comedian.

Biography

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Alan Carney was born David Boughal in Brooklyn, New York, on December 22, 1909. His parents, Edward and Nellie (Kearney) Boughal, were Irish immigrants.

He performed in vaudeville for years. After making his first film, 1941's Convoy, Carney signed a contract at RKO Pictures and appeared in choice supporting roles in such films as Mr. Lucky.

In 1943, Carney teamed up with Wally Brown as RKO's answer to Abbott and Costello. In addition to their inexpensive starring vehicles, Brown and Carney co-starred in Step Lively, a musical remake of the Marx Brothers film Room Service. Wally played Chico's part, while Alan Carney filled in for Harpo; the "Groucho" role was essayed by George Murphy. The comedy team was also featured on a live USO tour arranged by the studio.

After 1946's Genius at Work, RKO terminated the team's contracts. Alan Carney continued in films and television as a supporting player, working prolifically at Disney Studios in the 1960s and 1970s. One of Carney's best latter-day roles was as Mayor Dawgmeat in the 1959 musical film Li'l Abner. On television he played Harry Nolan in "Have Gun Will Travel" S1 E32 "The Five Books of Owen Deaver" which aired 4/25/1958.

Carney appeared with Wally Brown in Who Was That Lady? (1960) and in Walt Disney's The Absent-Minded Professor (1961), but they never appeared in the same scenes together. The duo was slated to be reunited for It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (1963), but Brown died not long before filming began.

Alan Carney made his last film appearance in Walt Disney Productions' Herbie Rides Again, released in 1974 after his death.

He died in Van Nuys, California, of a heart attack at the age of 63 from the excitement of winning the daily double at Hollywood Park Racetrack.[1]

Filmography

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References

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  1. ^ "Alan Carney Dies. Comedian Was 63". The New York Times. May 5, 1973. Retrieved 2015-02-10. Alan Carney, film and stage comedian who was at one time under contract to both R.K.O. and Disney Studios, died Wednesday of a heart attack after having won the daily double at Hollywood Park.
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