Robert McQueeney
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Robert McQueeney (May 5, 1919—April 24, 2002) was an American actor, best known for TV roles during the 1950s and 1960s. After his acting career he became a golf pro. Then, after the death of his wife, 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, 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 ironically, 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 ironically, the Padre Pio foundation is based in Italy, where McQueeney's fictional war correspondent practiced his trade.
