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Emile Meyer

Emile Meyer

Acting Born Aug 18, 1910 -- Died Mar 19, 1987 · New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

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...

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Paths of Glory
8.3
movie
Paths of Glory
as Father Dupree
1957
Shane
7.3
movie
Shane
as Rufus Ryker
1953
Sweet Smell of Success
7.6
movie
Sweet Smell of Success
as Lt. Harry Kello
1957
The Man with the Golden Arm
7.2
movie
The Man with the Golden Arm
as Detective Bednar
1955
Panic in the Streets
6.9
movie
Panic in the Streets
as Capt. Beauclyde - Master of Nile Queen (uncredited)
1950
Blackboard Jungle
6.9
movie
Blackboard Jungle
as Mr. Halloran
1955
Perry Mason
7.7
tv
Perry Mason
as Patrolman Joe
1957
Move Over, Darling
6.7
movie
Move Over, Darling
as Process Server (uncredited)
1963
The Lineup
7.1
movie
The Lineup
as Inspector Al Quine
1958
The Outfit
6.8
movie
The Outfit
as Amos Hopper
1973
The Tall Men
6.4
movie
The Tall Men
as Chickasaw Charlie
1955
Riot in Cell Block 11
7.0
movie
Riot in Cell Block 11
as Warden Reynolds
1954