Shamus McCoy — A Matter of Wife... and Death Character Profile

About Shamus McCoy

Brooklyn private detective hired to locate stolen diamonds and identify the killers of Victor Papas. He investigates River Edge Export, uncovers illegal arms smuggling, and confronts both Felix Montaigne and E.J. Hume. Returns as the central protagonist in the 1975 sequel pilot.

Shamus McCoy — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

Rod Taylor

Appears in

A Matter of Wife... and Death (1975)

Role

Protagonist

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