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Torbert Macdonald (Torby, The Needle) was born on 6 June, 1917 in Everett, Massachusetts, U.S., is an American politician (1917–1976). Discover Torbert Macdonald's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 58 years old?

Popular As Torby, The Needle
Occupation N/A
Age 58 years old
Zodiac Sign Gemini
Born 6 June, 1917
Birthday 6 June
Birthplace Everett, Massachusetts, U.S.
Date of death 21 May, 1976
Died Place Bethesda, Maryland
Nationality United States

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Who Is Torbert Macdonald's Wife?

His wife is Phyllis Brooks (m. 1945)

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Wife Phyllis Brooks (m. 1945)
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Children Torbert H. Macdonald, Jr.; Laurie Macdonald; Brian Macdonald; Robin Macdonald

Torbert Macdonald Net Worth

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1917

Torbert Hart Macdonald (June 6, 1917 – May 21, 1976) was an American Democratic politician from Massachusetts.

Macdonald was born to Harriet (Hart) and John MacDonald in Everett, Massachusetts, in 1917 and grew up in Malden.

After several years in public school, he entered Phillips Academy in Andover.

Macdonald attended Harvard University, where he was captain of the Crimson football team and the roommate of John F. Kennedy.

They remained close friends throughout their lives, with Macdonald serving as an usher at then-Senator Kennedy's wedding and as an honorary pallbearer at President Kennedy's funeral.

1940

At Harvard, Macdonald earned his B.A. in 1940 and his LL.B. in 1946 from its law school.

1942

Macdonald served in the United States Navy as a PT boat commander in the Southwest Pacific theater from 1942 to 1944, and was awarded the Silver Star, Purple Heart and Presidential Unit Citation.

1945

Macdonald married actress Phyllis Brooks on June 23, 1945, in Tarrytown, New York.

They remained married until his death.

He and Brooks had four children, the eldest of whom (Torbert Hart Macdonald Jr.) was President Kennedy's godson.

The other children were Laurie, Brian, and Robin.

Macdonald died at Bethesda Naval Hospital (Bethesda, Maryland) after he had ordered doctors to remove life‐support systems.

Macdonald was interred in Holy Cross Cemetery in Malden, Massachusetts.

1946

He was admitted to the bar in 1946 and commenced the practice of law in Boston as a partner in the firm of Stoneman, Macdonald & Chandler.

1948

Macdonald was a member of the National Labor Relations Board for the New England area from 1948 to 1952, and he was a delegate to the Democratic National Conventions in 1960, 1964, and 1968.

1954

Macdonald was elected as a Democrat to the 84th Congress in 1954.

During his career, he served as majority Whip, and as ranking Democrat on the House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.

1955

He represented the northern suburbs of Boston, including his home town of Malden, in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1955 until his death in 1976.

Macdonald was a close political and personal ally of President John F. Kennedy, his former roommate at Harvard College.

1967

He was often referred to as the "Father of Public Broadcasting", since he was one of the legislators primarily responsible for Public Broadcasting Act of 1967.

He was also responsible for the "sports blackout bill" which provides for the broadcast of local sold-out sporting contests.

Another focus was his effort to reform campaign broadcasting practices, addressing his concern that competent candidates were being priced out of the process, and others were buying their way in.

While recognized as an active legislator, he was also justly noted for his high level of service to individual constituents and their problems.

His sharp wit and sense of humor garnered him among his Congressional colleagues the nickname "The Needle".

1976

He was reelected ten times, and died in office on May 21, 1976, in Bethesda, Maryland, aged 58.

1984

The memorial stone dedicated to Torbert Macdonald was originally dedicated in 1984 by the Italian Heritage Society but moved to the Macdonald Stadium facility and placed alongside the memorial of Torbert's late father, John G. "Jack" Macdonald, for whom Macdonald Stadium was named.

1993

Macdonald was portrayed by actor Stan Cahill in the 1993 television miniseries JFK: Reckless Youth.