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.

Aubuchon in Beneath the 12-Mile Reef (1953)

Jacques Aubuchon
Aubuchon in Cheyenne, 1961
Born
Jacques Georges Aubuchon

(1924-11-23)November 23, 1924
Fitchburg, Massachusetts, U.S.
DiedDecember 28, 1991(1991-12-28) (aged 67)
Woodland Hills, California, U.S.
Resting placeSaint Joseph Cemetery, Massachusetts
OccupationActor
Years active1953–1989
Spouse
Denise Caubisens
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(m. 1951)​
ChildrenRemi Aubuchon

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