Joseph A. Creaghan (July 15, 1883 – April 15, 1966) was an American film actor. He appeared in more than 300 films between 1916 and 1965, and notably played Ulysses S. Grant nine times between 1939 and 1958, most memorably in Union Pacific and They Died with Their Boots On.

Joseph Crehan
Crehan in 1920
Born
Joseph A. Creaghan

(1883-07-15)July 15, 1883
DiedApril 15, 1966(1966-04-15) (aged 82)
OccupationActor
Years active1916–1965
Spouse
Dorothy R. Lord
(m. 1933)
Children1

Early life

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Born in Baltimore, Maryland. he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Mathew Crehan. He attended Calvert Hall College and Kent College of Law but left the latter because of his stronger interest in drama.[1] Early in his career, Crehan worked in light comedy. He was in his late 30s when he began doing character roles.[1]

Career

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Crehan in Colorado (1940)

Crehan's Broadway credits include Twentieth Century (1932), Lilly Turner (1932), Angels Don't Kiss (1932), Those We Love (1930), Sweet Land of Liberty (1929), Merry Andrew (1929), Ringside (1928), and Yosemite (1914).[2] Crehan often played alongside Charles C. Wilson with whom he is sometimes confused.[3]

In 1961, credited as "Joe Crehan", he appeared as "Thomas Boland" in the TV Western series Bat Masterson (S3E18 "The Prescott Campaign").

Death

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On April 15, 1966, Crehan died of a stroke in Hollywood, California.[4]

 
Crehan in Nevada City (1941)
 
Crehan in Dangerous Money (1946)

Selected filmography

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References

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  1. ^ a b Boultinghouse, Vivian (July 18, 1954). "Fifty Years A Trouper". The Baltimore Sun. Maryland, Baltimore. p. 128. Retrieved October 28, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.  
  2. ^ "Joseph Crehan". Internet Broadway Database. The Broadway League. Archived from the original on October 29, 2018. Retrieved October 29, 2018.
  3. ^ Clarke, Joseph F. (1977). Pseudonyms. BCA. p. 44.
  4. ^ "Joseph Crehan Funeral Will Be Held Tuesday". The Los Angeles Times. California, Los Angeles. April 17, 1966. p. C 11. Retrieved October 28, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.  
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