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Al McGranary
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Al McGranary

1902 – 1971 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA · Active 1947–1969

Al McGranary, born Aloysius Cornelius McGranary, was an American character actor known for his diverse roles across stage and screen. In Riot in Juvenile Prison (1959), he delivers a compelling performance that highlights the intensity of youth incarceration. He further solidified his presence in genre cinema with his role in Chamber of Horrors (1966), where his character adds a layer of intrigue to the film's exploration of macabre themes. McGranary's contributions to these cult films reflect his ability to embody complex characters within the gritty landscapes of exploitation cinema.

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Chamber of Horrors

Chamber of Horrors

1966 ★ 6.5
as Senator Dixon (uncredited)

A one-handed madman (he lost the hand while escaping a hanging) uses various detachable devices as murder weapons to gain revenge on those he believes have wronged him.

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Filmography

13 credits
1960s 9 credits
1969
The Arrangement as Board Member (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.6
1969
Hello, Dolly! as Lleweyn Codd (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.0
1968
Movie ★ 5.3
1966
Chamber of Horrors as Senator Dixon (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.6
1966
The Green Hornet as Minister
TV ★ 7.3
1966
Batman as The Mayor
TV ★ 7.3
1965
The Loved One as Board Member
Movie ★ 6.2
1962
Advise & Consent as Senator (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.2
1960
Movie ★ 6.0
1950s 3 credits
1959
The FBI Story as Mr. Ballard (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.1
1959
Movie ★ 7.4
1959
Riot in Juvenile Prison as Governor Pomeroy (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.0
1940s 1 credit
1947
The Story of Mr. Hobbs as Winnie Winston
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