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Donald Madden 1933 - 1983

Donald Richard Madden of Central Islip, Suffolk County, NY was born on November 5, 1933 in Manhattan, New York County to Owen Madden and Jane (Halloran) Madden. He had a sister Margaret E. (Madden). Donald Madden died at age 49 years old on January 22, 1983 in Central Islip, Suffolk County, and was buried at St. John of God Cemetary 118 Wheeler Rd., in Central Islip.

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  • Introduction

    Donald Richard Madden was a Tony Award nominated Broadway actor. He only appeared in one theatrical film, "1776", but his performance was brilliant! A few of his early television works are still available. Although he has been deceased for over 35 years, he had a distinguished body of work. He will NEVER be forgotten!
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    November 5, 1933
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    Manhattan, New York County, New York United States
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  • Ethnicity & Family History

    On his paternal line, Donald was Irish. His father, Owen J. Madden, was born in 1891 in Mullen, Ireland. On his maternal line, Donald was also Irish. His mother, Jane Halloran, was born in Doonbeg, Ireland in 1891.

  • Nationality & Locations

    A first generation Irish-American, born of parents who were born in and immigrated from Ireland, Donald was born in Manhattan, New York and lived his entire life in the state of New York.

  • Early Life & Education

    Donald attended New York City College.

  • Religious Beliefs

    He was Catholic.

  • Military Service

    Donald served in the United States Army : two years in ordinance at the Aberdeen, Maryland Proving Ground. After serving in the United States Army for two years - from July 27, 1951 to July 27, 1953 - Donald worked in regional theater, including a tour of "Tea and Sympathy" opposite Linda Darnell.

  • Professional Career

    Donald Madden was an actor, known for 1776 (1972), The United States Steel Hour (1953) and Play of the Week (1959). He died on January 22, 1983 in Central Islip, Suffolk, New York at the age of 49. He was an acclaimed stage actor whose major credits include the title role in Hamlet, setting a record of 113 consecutive performances; Sergius in Arms and The Man; and several seasons with the Joseph Papp Shakespeare Festival. Donald was nominated for Broadway's 1967 Tony Award as Best Actor (Dramatic) for Peter Shaffer's "Black Comedy". "1776" (1972) was the only theatrically released film he made: He was one of the few actors in the film version of "1776" who did not portray his role on Broadway. Also, his solo song in "1776" was cut from the theatrical version and was not restored until the DVD release in 1992 and his solo song was not included on the soundtrack album. Donald played the same character in two versions of "U.S. Steel Hour" "The Old Lady Shows Her Medals" in 1956 and 1963.

  • Personal Life & Family

    Donald Richard Madden was born to Owen J. Madden (1891 - 1970) and Jane Halloran, born in 1891, on November 5th, 1928 in Manhattan, New York and he had one sister, Margaret E. Madden (1924 - 1983). Donald never married and died at the relatively young age of 49. He is best known for playing Shakespearean Roles. See photographs of him in many of his roles at Donald Madden: Memory.
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    St. John of God Cemetary 118 Wheeler Rd., in Central Islip, Suffolk County, New York 11722, United States
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  • Obituary

    New York Times, Jan. 23, 1983. Page 1001028, national edition with headline: DONALD MADDEN, ACTOR, DEAD AT 49. Newsday, Nassau Ed. Long Island, N. Y. Jan. 23, 1983 page 23 Newsday, Nassau, Ed. Long Island, N.Y. Jan. 24, 1983 page 29 Donald Madden died on Jan. 22, 1983, at the home of his only surviving relative, Christine Brennan. A memorial service was held in Manhattan. He was in repose at the Moloney Funeral Home in Central Islip and he is buried in St. John of God Cemetery, 118 Old Wheeler Rd. Central Islip, Suffolk County New York. He is buried along side George and Susan H. Carvalho. Grave site #3SW-Row 6-Plot 451
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This is my wall at home. This tribute to Donald Madden contains photos, Playbills, hand written letters penned by him. The two larger photos are jigsaw puzzles.
Date & Place: in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California United States
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This is fantastic Mary!! Did you ever share how you became such a Donald Madden fan in the 80s?

Very appreciative for you sharing your collection over the years.
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A photo of Donald Madden as Richard II at the American Shakespeare Festival, Delecourte Theater, New York, June 1968
Date & Place: at Delacorte Theater in New York, New York United States
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A photo of Donald Madden from his TONY AWARD NOMINATED performance as Harold Gorringe from the play, "Black Comedy, White Lies", at the Ethel Barrymore Theater, 1967
Date & Place: at Ethel Barrymore Theater in New York, New York United States
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A photo of Donald Madden as Ethelred in the play, "A Ceremony of Innocence" at the American Place Theater", New York City, Dec. 14, 1967
Date & Place: at American Place Theater in New York, New York United States
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Two photos of Donald Madden as Ethelred from the play, "Ceremony of Innocence". With Nancy R. Pollack. (left) and Sandy Duncan (right). At the American Place Theater, Dec. 14, 1967
Date & Place: at American Place Theater in New York, New York United States
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A photo of Donald Madden as Marc Hurlbird in the broadway play, "Step On A Crack" at the Ethel Barrymore Theater. One performanace only, Oct. 17, 1962
Date & Place: at Ethel Barrymore Theater in New York, New York United States
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A photo of Donald Madden as Mr. Marlow from the Broadway play, "She Stoops To Conquer", at the Phoenix Theater. Nov. 1960
Date & Place: at Phoenix Theater in New York, New York United States
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A photo of Donald Madden and Eileen Herlie from the Tennessee Williams play, "Outcry". Performed at the Ivanhoe Theater in Chicago, June 1971
Date & Place: at Ivanhoe Theater in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois United States
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A photo of Donald Madden as Richard, Duke of Gloucester, and David Snell in Henry VI, Part 2. From the New York Shakespeare Festival, at the Delecourte Theater, New York City, June 24, 1970
Date & Place: at Delacorte Theater in New York, New York United States
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A photo of Donald Madden in his final stage performance, as Rudolph Hoeller in the comic play, "Eve of Retirement" at the Tyrone Guthrie Theater, Minneapolis, MN, Sept. 24, 1981
Date & Place: at Tyrone Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota United States
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Madden, Donald (Born Nov 3, 1951) Madden, Donald (Born 1922) Madden, Donald (Born 1918) Madden, Donald (Born Apr 12, 1909) Madden, Donald (Dec 8, 1925 - May 1, 2012) Madden, Donald (Sep 5, 1954 - Jun 10, 2008) Madden, Donald (May 27, 1954 - Dec 16, 1991) Madden, Donald (Feb 14, 1918 - May 24, 2001) Madden, Donald (Feb 2, 1929 - Aug 1, 1953) Madden, Donald (Born 1965)
Madden, Donald (Jun 22, 1932 - Nov 9, 2003) Madden Jr, Donald (Aug 15, 1944 - Apr 15, 2000) Madden, Donald (Jul 11, 1926 - Jul 1979) Madden, Donald (Apr 22, 1927 - Oct 13, 2006) Madden, Donald (Jun 20, 1926 - Dec 11, 1983) Madden, Donald (Nov 17, 1922 - May 3, 2009) Madden, Donald (Dec 31, 1921 - Mar 2, 1989) Madden, Donald (Sep 5, 1954 - Jun 10, 2008) Madden, Donald (Aug 12, 1925 - Aug 19, 1999) Madden, Donald Phi (Nov 1, 1920 - Oct 29, 2001)

Other Madden Family Biographies

Madden, Harold (Died May 1968) Madden, Hugh (Oct 23, 1890 - Jan 1965) Madden, Francis (Jan 24, 1909 - Oct 1982) Madden, Dorothy (Sep 25, 1904 - Apr 1975) Madden, Paul (May 14, 1914 - Jun 1971) Madden, Amy (Nov 2, 1892 - Jul 1994) Madden, Francis (Jul 10, 1901 - Jul 1977) Madden, Walter (Feb 11, 1903 - May 1979) Madden, Ruth (Sep 1, 1913 - Oct 1975) Madden, Louise (May 12, 1905 - Apr 9, 1992)
Madden, Robert (Sep 12, 1920 - Apr 16, 1999) Madden, Robert (Jun 23, 1913 - Jun 1974) Madden, Thomas (Feb 22, 1922 - Mar 1981) Madden, Phyllis (Nov 6, 1922 - Apr 26, 1989) Madden, Daniel (Jul 18, 1907 - Dec 15, 1999) Madden, Katherine (Oct 19, 1895 - Jun 1981) Madden, Arthur (Jun 4, 1886 - Jun 1965) Madden, Roland (Mar 29, 1942 - Nov 25, 2009) Madden, Rose (Aug 25, 1883 - Jul 1974) Madden, Rochelle (May 3, 1974 - Nov 3, 2002)
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