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Macdonald Carey - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | March 15, 1913 |
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| Died | March 21, 1994 (age 81) |
| Birthplace | Sioux City, Iowa, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces - (see also Macdonald Carey's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Ox |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Macdonald Carey is most famous for portraying Dr. Tom Horton on 'Days of Our Lives,' a role he played from the show's inception in 1965 until his death in 1994. He was also the show's original narrator, delivering the iconic line, 'Like sands through the hourglass, so are the days of our lives.' |
Intro
Macdonald Carey was an American actor best known for his long-running role as Dr. Tom Horton on the soap opera 'Days of Our Lives.' He was active in both film and television from the 1940s through the 1990s.
Early Life & Background
Macdonald Carey was born Edward Macdonald Carey in Sioux City, Iowa. He attended the University of Iowa, where he became involved in acting during his college years. Prior to his entertainment career, Carey worked as a radio announcer.
Career Highlights
- Starred in Alfred Hitchcock's 'Shadow of a Doubt' (1943)
- Appeared in films such as 'Take Care of My Little Girl' (1951) and 'Let's Make It Legal' (1951)
- Portrayed Dr. Tom Horton on 'Days of Our Lives' from 1965 to 1994
- Won the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Drama Series Award for 'Days of Our Lives'
Trivia
- Carey's signature opening voiceover continued to be used on 'Days of Our Lives' after his death.
- He served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II.
- Published an autobiography, 'The Days of My Life,' in 1991.
FAQs
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When was Macdonald Carey born?
Macdonald Carey was born the 15 March 1913.
Where is Macdonald Carey from?
Sioux City, Iowa, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About March 15th, 1913, in brief:
- Historical events: Austrian composer Franz Schreker's opera 'Das Spielwerk und die Prinzessin' (The Music Box and the Princess) premiered simultaneously in Frankfurt and Vienna on March 15, 1913. The Vienna production caused a scandal, which helped to make Schreker's name more widely known and consolidate his reputation as one of Vienna's foremost modernists.
- Day of the week: March 15th, 1913 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: On the Road to Mandalay by Frank Croxton
- Popular movie: Traffic in Souls directed by George Loane Tucker
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