Background
III, John Charles Mc Cabe was born on November 14, 1920 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Charles John and Rosalie (Dropiewski) McC.
III, John Charles Mc Cabe was born on November 14, 1920 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Charles John and Rosalie (Dropiewski) McC.
Bachelor of Philosophy, University Detroit, 1947. Master of Fine Arts in Theatre, Fordham University, 1948. Doctor of Philosophy in English Lit, Shakespeare Institute, University Birmingham, England, 1954.
Instructor theatre, Wayne State University, 1948-1951; instructor theatre, City College of New York, 1955; member of faculty, New York University, 1956-1968; professor dramatic art, department chairman, New York University, 1962-1968; department chairman drama and theatre arts, Mackinac College, Mackinac Island, Michigan, 1968-1970. Founder The Sons of the Desert (group devoted to works Laurel and Hardy), 1963.
Served with United States Army Air Force, 1943-1945, European Theatre of Operations. Member Shakespeare Association American, Actors Equity Association, Catholic Actors Guild American, Baker St. Irregulars. Clubs: The Players (New York City), The Lambs (New York City).
Married Vija Valda Zarina, October 19, 1962 (deceased 1984). Children– Linard Peter, Sean Cahal and Deirdre Rose (twins). Married Rosina Lawrence, June 8, 1987 (deceased June 1997).
Married Karen Jackson, April 16, 1998.