Robert McQueeney Video | Celebrity Interview and Paparazzi

Father Robert McQueeney (b. Bridgeport, Connecticut, March 5, 1919 —April 24, 2002) was an American actor, best known for TV roles during the 1950s and 1960s. During and after his acting career, he also worked as a golf pro and instructor. After the official annulment of his marriage, he was ordained as a Catholic priest. For twenty years (1982-2002) he was the spiritual director for the Padre Pio Foundation of America. A versatile character actor, McQueeney appeared in guest roles on many now-classic television series, such as Bonanza, The Lawman, Gunsmoke, Perry Mason and 77 Sunset... MORE

Father Robert McQueeney (b. Bridgeport, Connecticut, March 5, 1919 —April 24, 2002) was an American actor, best known for TV roles during the 1950s and 1960s. During and after his acting career, he also worked as a golf pro and instructor. After the official annulment of his marriage, he was ordained as a Catholic priest. For twenty years (1982-2002) he was the spiritual director for the Padre Pio Foundation of America. A versatile character actor, McQueeney appeared in guest roles on many now-classic television series, such as Bonanza, The Lawman, Gunsmoke, Perry Mason and 77 Sunset Strip. His one shot at a leading role in a series was his portrayal of newspaper reporter Conley Wright on ABC's quickly cancelled World War II show, The Gallant Men (1962-63). McQueeney also played supporting roles in movies such as Portrait of a Mobster (1961) and The Glory Guys (1965). He appeared on Broadway in Billy Budd (1951) and Fragile Fox (1954). Somewhat coincidentally, considering his one leading role in a television series as a reporter, McQueeney wrote many articles for the Padre Pio foundation after his ordination. Much of his work is still available on the Internet. Even more LESS