Career

Mullavey changed the spelling of his surname from Mulleavy so as to distinguish himself from his father, who had the same name. He appeared on television series including Storefront Lawyers, Blue Light, The Rockford Files, All in the Family, Bonanza, The Virginian, and Hawaii Five-O. He played Eddie Gallagher on Rituals, as well as Carly's grandfather on iCarly. Mullavey played Tom Hartman on the iconic 1970's comedy, Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman and Mule Canby in the TV miniseries Centennial.

He made a 1970 guest appearance on Petticoat Junction in the episode "How to Arrange a Marriage". His character, Jerry Roberts, was the love interest of Billie Jo Bradley, portrayed by his wife, Meredith MacRae.

His movie credits include Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice (1969), C.C. and Company (1970), Raid on Rommel (1971), The Love Machine (1971), The Christian Licorice Store (1971), I Dismember Mama (1972), Stand Up and Be Counted (1972), The Single Girls (1974), The Hindenburg (1975, as Herbert Morrison), My Friends Need Killing (1976) and The Census Taker (1984).

On stage, he appeared opposite Marlo Thomas in the 2015 New York debut of Joe DiPietro's play Clever Little Lies at the Westside Theatre.

Personal life

His father, Greg Mulleavy, played Major League Baseball for the White Sox, Red Sox, third base coach for Brooklyn Dodgers and LA Dodgers.

Mullavey was married to actress Meredith MacRae from 1969 until 1987, when they divorced; they had one child, daughter Allison Mullavey. He has lived with actor/writer Ariana Johns since 1999.

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