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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Stephen McNally (born Horace Vincent McNally, July 29, 1911 – June 4, 1994) was an American actor remembered mostly for his appearances in many Westerns and action films. He often played hard-hearted characters or villains. He was an attorney in the late 1930s before pursuing his passion for acting. He was a one time president of the Catholic Actors Guild.
Stephen McNally was an American character actor who left a career in law to pursue acting, becoming recognized for his rugged, intense screen presence during the Golden Age of Hollywood.
He is primarily remembered for his compelling villainous roles and tough-guy characters in Westerns and film noir classics such as Winchester '73, Johnny Belinda, and Criss Cross.
He was frequently cast as the heavy or the antagonist, often portraying complex, hard-hearted, or threatening figures in mid-century American cinema.