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Jacques Aubuchon

Jacques Aubuchon

American actor (1924–1991)

Jacques Georges Aubuchon (October 30, 1924 – December 28, 1991) was an American actor who appeared in films, stage, and on television in the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s.

Aubuchon in Beneath the 12-Mile Reef (1953)

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Early life

Aubuchon, who grew up in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, was the son of Arthur and Flora Aubuchon.[1] He went to Assumption Preparatory School and served in the US Army during World War II.[2] During his working career, Aubuchon made over 300 television appearances, made two dozen films, did hundreds of television commercials, plus wrote plays.[3]

Career

One of Aubuchon's best known roles was as Chief Urulu on McHale's Navy.[1] Aubuchon's first part on Broadway was as the sewerman in The Madwoman of Chaillot and Paris 7000 was the first television show that he had a regular part on.[4]

Death

Aubuchon, who was the father of television writer and producer Remi Aubuchon and father-in-law of Dirk Blocker, died of heart failure at the age of 67.[5] He was buried in Saint Joseph Cemetery, Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.[6]

Partial TV and movie filmography

References

  1. [1]
    Legendary Locals of Fitchburg - Fitchburg Historical Society. Arcadia. February 17, 2014. p. 86. ISBN 9781467101103. Retrieved March 22, 2017.
  2. [2]
    "24 Apr 1959, Page 2 - The Morning Herald at". Newspapers.com. April 24, 1959. Retrieved March 22, 2017.
  3. [3]
    "Actor Jacques Aubuchon Dies at 67". Apnewsarchive.com. January 2, 1992. Retrieved March 22, 2017.
  4. [4]
    "5 Mar 1970, Page 9 - The Evening Review at". Newspapers.com. March 5, 1970. Retrieved March 22, 2017.
  5. [5]
    "Jacques Aubuchon, 67, an Actor In Movies, Plays and TV Dramas". The New York Times. Retrieved March 22, 2017.
  6. [6]
    Wilson, Scott. Resting Places: The Burial Sites of More Than 14,000 Famous Persons, 3d ed.: 2 (Kindle Locations 25047-25048). McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers. Kindle Edition.
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