Jacques Aubuchon

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.

Jacques Aubuchon
Jacques Aubuchon (left) as Chief Urulu on McHale's Navy with Ernest Borgnine
Born
Jacques Georges Aubuchon

(1924-11-23)November 23, 1924
Fitchburg, Massachusetts
DiedDecember 28, 1991(1991-12-28) (aged 67)
Woodland Hills, California, California
Years active1953-1989
Spouse(s)Denise Caubisens (1951-1991, his death)

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 military 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]

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]

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]

Partial TV and movie filmography

References
  1. Legendary Locals of Fitchburg - Fitchburg Historical Society. 2014-02-17. p. 86. ISBN 9781467101103. Retrieved 2017-03-22.
  2. "24 Apr 1959, Page 2 - The Morning Herald at". Newspapers.com. 1959-04-24. Retrieved 2017-03-22.
  3. "Actor Jacques Aubuchon Dies at 67". Apnewsarchive.com. 1992-01-02. Retrieved 2017-03-22.
  4. "5 Mar 1970, Page 9 - The Evening Review at". Newspapers.com. 1970-03-05. Retrieved 2017-03-22.
  5. "Jacques Aubuchon, 67, an Actor In Movies, Plays and TV Dramas". The New York Times. Retrieved 2017-03-22.
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