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Emile Meyer

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Born

August 18, 1910

Died

March 19, 1987 (age 76)

Place of Birth

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Emile Meyer

Biography

Emile Meyer (August 18, 1910 – March 19, 1987) was an American actor (born in New Orleans) usually known for tough, aggressive, authoritative characters in Hollywood films from the 1950s era, mostly in westerns or thrillers. He provided such noteworthy performances as Ryker in Shane (1953), as Father Dupree in Paths of Glory (1957) and the corrupt cop in Sweet Smell of Success (1957). He appeared in an episode of the 1961 series The Asphalt Jungle. He also appeared on television, including a guest spot on John Payne's The Restless Gun and as a truculently stubborn juror opposite James Garner in the 1957 Maverick episode "Rope of Cards." His guest appearance on the "Restless Gun" episode "Man and Boy" in 1957 included filming on the Iverson Movie Ranch in Chatsworth, Calif. His final film role was in The Legend of Frank Woods (1977). Description above from the Wikipedia article Emile Meyer, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Filmography

1977FilmThe Legend of Frank Woodsas Sheriff Dooley 1974FilmMacon County Lineas Gurney 1973FilmThe Blue Knightas Harry Debbs 1973TVThe Blue Knightas Harry Debbs 1973FilmThe Outfitas Amos Hopper 1967FilmA Time for Killing 1967FilmHostile Gunsas Uncle Joe Reno 1965TVThe F.B.I.1965TVThe Legend of Jesse Jamesas Cap Walters 1965FilmYoung Dillingeras Det. Jergins 1965FilmTaggartas Ben Blazer 1964TVGomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.1963FilmMove Over, Darlingas Process Server (uncredited)1961TV87th Precinct 1961TVThe Asphalt Jungle 1960TVThe Roaring 20's 1960TVRoute 66 1960TVThe Islandersas Gard 1960TVOutlaws 1960TVThe Tall Man 1960FilmYoung Jesse Jamesas Major Charlie Quantrill 1960FilmThe Girl in Lovers Laneas Cal Anders 1959TVDennis the Menace 1959TVWichita Town 1959TVTightrope 1959FilmKing of the Wild Stallionsas Matt MacGuire 1959TVRawhideas Raymond Curtis 1959FilmGood Day for a Hangingas Marshal Hiram Cain 1958FilmRevolt in the Big Houseas Warden 1958TV77 Sunset Strip 1958TVBat Mastersonas Gen. Zachary Moran 1958TVLawman 1958TVPeter Gunn 1958FilmThe Fiend Who Walked the Westas Ames, Head Prison Guard 1958FilmThe Lineupas Inspector Al Quine 1958FilmThe Case Against Brooklynas Police Capt. T.W. Wills 1957FilmBaby Face Nelsonas Mac – Detective 1957FilmPaths of Gloryas Father Dupree 1957TVMaverick 1957TVPerry Masonas Patrolman Joe 1957TVThe Thin Man 1957FilmSweet Smell of Successas Lt. Harry Kello 1957FilmThe Delicate Delinquentas Sgt. Kelly 1957FilmBadlands of Montanaas Henry Harrison Hammer 1956FilmGun the Man Downas Sheriff Morton 1956TVDick Powell's Zane Grey Theatreas Kane Eldridge 1956FilmThe Maverick Queenas Leo Malone 1956FilmRaw Edgeas Pop Penny 1955FilmThe Man with the Golden Armas Detective Bednar 1955FilmMan with the Gunas Saul Atkins 1955FilmThe Girl in the Red Velvet Swingas Hunchbacher 1955FilmThe Tall Menas Chickasaw Charlie 1955FilmBlackboard Jungleas Mr. Halloran 1955FilmStranger on Horsebackas Sheriff Nat Bell 1955FilmWhite Featheras Magruder 1955TVThe Millionaireas Lt. Peyser 1954FilmThe Human Jungleas Abe Rowan 1954FilmShield for Murderas Capt. Gunnarson 1954FilmSilver Lodeas Sheriff Wooley 1954FilmDrums Across the Riveras Nathan Marlowe 1954TVPublic Defender 1954FilmRiot in Cell Block 11as Warden Reynolds 1954TVStories of the Centuryas Joe Burns 1953TVCity Detective 1953FilmShaneas Rufus Ryker 1953FilmGirls in the Nightas Kovacs 1952FilmBloodhounds of Broadwayas Skipper (uncredited)1952FilmHurricane Smithas Capt. Raikes 1952FilmWe're Not Married!as Beauty Contest Announcer (uncredited)1952FilmThe Wild Northas Jake (uncredited)1951FilmThe Big Nightas Peckinpaugh (as Emil Meyer)1951FilmCattle Queenas Shotgun Thompson 1951FilmThe Sea Hornetas Harrie 1951TVSchlitz Playhouse of Starsas Earl Hollowell 1951FilmThe People Against O'Haraas Captain Tom Mulvaney 1950FilmPanic in the Streetsas Capt. Beauclyde - Master of Nile Queen (uncredited)