Emile Meyer
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.
Known for
ActingBirthday
August 18, 1910Deathday
March 19, 1987Gender
MaleKnown Movie Credits
48Place of birth
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Cast credits
Paths of Glory
Father Dupree
Sweet Smell of Success
Lt. Harry Kello
Shane
Rufus Ryker
Shield for Murder
Capt. Gunnarson
The Lineup
Inspector Al Quine
Blackboard Jungle
Mr. Halloran
Man with the Gun
Saul Atkins
Silver Lode
Sheriff Wooley
Riot in Cell Block 11
Warden Reynolds
The People Against O'Hara
Captain Tom Mulvaney
The Big Night
Peckinpaugh (as Emil Meyer)
Good Day for a Hanging
Marshal Hiram Cain
The Human Jungle
Abe Rowan
The Case Against Brooklyn
Police Capt. T.W. Wills
Revolt in the Big House
Warden
Gun the Man Down
Sheriff Morton
The Girl in Lovers Lane
Cal Anders
Drums Across the River
Nathan Marlowe
Stranger on Horseback
Sheriff Nat Bell
The Fiend Who Walked The West
Ames, Head Prison Guard
Young Dillinger
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