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Jeffrey Sayre
★ Acting

Jeffrey Sayre

1900 – 1974 · Chicago, Illinois, USA · Active 1936–1975

Jeffrey Sayre appears in A House Is Not a Home (1964), a film that delves into the intricacies of domestic life and emotional turmoil. This exploration of love and relationships showcases Sayre's ability to navigate the nuances of his character, contributing to the film's poignant narrative. While little is documented about his career, his role in this cult classic captures the spirit of the 1960s, a time when cinema began to challenge traditional storytelling in bold new ways.

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Target Earth

Target Earth

1954 ★ 5.6
as Army Staff Officer

Giant robots from Venus invade Chicago. Stranded in the deserted city are Frank and Nora (who has recently attempted suicide). They meet a celebrating couple at a café, Vicki Harris and Jim Wilson. The quartet escape the robot patrol and take refuge in a large hotel. There, they encounter a new danger in Davis, a psychopathic killer.

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Filmography

210 credits
1970s 10 credits
1975
The Strongest Man in the World as Crumply Crunch Executive (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.2
1974
Willie Dynamite as Conventioneer (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.4
1973
The Outfit as Horse Auction Attendee (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.8
1972
Probe as Hotel Guest (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.8
1972
Conquest of the Planet of the Apes as Restaurant Chef (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.2
1972
Now You See Him, Now You Don't as Budget Meeting Attendee (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.3
1972
Banacek as Reporter (uncredited)
TV ★ 8.5
1971
The Million Dollar Duck as Man in Refinery Office (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.9
1971
The Marriage of a Young Stockbroker as Man in the Bar (uncredited)
Movie ★ 4.3
1971
Columbo as Theatre Patron (uncredited)
TV ★ 8.1
1960s 44 credits
1969
Movie ★ 5.6
1969
True Grit as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.3
1969
The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes as Man Seated in Control Room (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.0
1969
The Comic as Pallbearer at Funeral (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.1
1969
Daddy's Gone A-Hunting as Cop at Dixon's Party (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.7
1968
Yours, Mine and Ours as Wedding Guest (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.9
1968
Movie ★ 6.7
1967
Point Blank as Spectator (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.0
1967
Don't Make Waves as Reporter (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.2
1967
The St. Valentine's Day Massacre as Party Guest (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.3
1966
Inside Daisy Clover as Technician (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.6
1966
The Silencers as Club Patron (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.0
1966
Not With My Wife, You Don't! as Party Guest (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.8
1966
Hold On! as Benefit Attendee (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.7
1966
Any Wednesday as Art Gallery Visitor (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.1
1966
One of Our Spies Is Missing as Meeting Guest (archive footage) (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.6
1965
A Very Special Favor as Restaurant Patron / Bar Patron (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.9
1965
Movie ★ 7.6
1965
Brainstorm as Lawyer (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.1
1965
Get Smart as Maitre d' (uncredited)
TV ★ 7.9
1964
Looking for Love as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.8
1964
Movie ★ 4.8
1964
Man's Favorite Sport? as Bar Patron (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.0
1964
Fate Is the Hunter as Airline Employee (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.5
1964
Robin and the 7 Hoods as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.2
1964
Sex and the Single Girl as Man at Stocking Show (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.5
1964
Youngblood Hawke as Party Guest (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.3
1963
The Man from Galveston as Hotel Guest (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.6
1963
The Wheeler Dealers as Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.3
1962
Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation as Dance Guest (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.5
1962
How the West Was Won as Auction Guest (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.0
1962
If a Man Answers as Taxicab Driver (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.1
1962
Kid Galahad as Bevis (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.1
1962
Cape Fear as Bar Patron (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.5
1962
Advise & Consent as Senate Staff Clerk (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.2
1962
Sweet Bird of Youth as Man at Rally (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.8
1962
Hemingway’s Adventures of a Young Man as Dinner Guest (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.5
1962
Moon Pilot as Conventioneer in Hotel Lobby (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.5
1961
Hazel as Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
TV ★ 6.8
1960
Movie ★ 5.8
1960
Ocean's Eleven as Customer at Drucker's (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.4
1960
Seven Thieves as Croupier (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.6
1960
High Time as Helps Harvey from Floor at Dance (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.4
1960
Wake Me When It's Over as Reporter (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.7
1950s 66 credits
1959
North by Northwest as Hotel Lounge Patron / Man at Mt. Rushmore Cafeteria (uncredited)
Movie ★ 8.0
1959
Imitation of Life as Audience Member
Movie ★ 7.5
1959
The Sound and the Fury as Townsman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.7
1959
It Started with a Kiss as Bullfight Spectator (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.5
1959
TV ★ 8.5
1959
Bonanza as Townsman (uncredited)
TV ★ 7.5
1958
Houseboat as Country Club Patron (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.4
1958
Party Girl as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.8
1958
The Young Lions as Drunk (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.8
1958
Auntie Mame as Front Row Audience at Play (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.0
1958
The Tunnel of Love as Party Guest (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.9
1958
Home Before Dark as New Year's Eve Party Reveller
Movie ★ 7.0
1957
My Man Godfrey as Party Guest (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.5
1957
Movie ★ 5.7
1957
An Affair to Remember as Ballet Audience Member (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.4
1957
Ride Out for Revenge as Townsman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.7
1957
Witness for the Prosecution as Clerk at Old Bailey (uncredited)
Movie ★ 8.2
1957
The Joker is Wild as Elevator Passenger / Slot Machine Player (uncredited)
Movie ★ 8.1
1957
Bombers B-52 as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.8
1957
The Quiet Gun as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.6
1957
The Helen Morgan Story as Photographer (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.3
1956
The Eddy Duchin Story as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.3
1956
Movie ★ 7.2
1956
Rock Around the Clock as Club Patron (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.8
1956
Hollywood or Bust as Crap Table Stickman
Movie ★ 6.2
1956
Around the World in 80 Days as Extra (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.7
1956
The Opposite Sex as Man Leaving Phone Booth (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.4
1955
My Sister Eileen as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.6
1955
I Died a Thousand Times as Tropico Guest (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.2
1955
The Man with the Golden Arm as Club Safari Patron (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.2
1955
Illegal as Party Guest (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.4
1955
A Life at Stake as Bar Patron (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.3
1955
Guys and Dolls as Diner at Mindy's (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.5
1955
Three for the Show as Theatre Patron in Loge (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.9
1955
I'll Cry Tomorrow as Man in TV Audience (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.2
1955
It's Always Fair Weather as Party Waiter (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.0
1954
Target Earth as Army Staff Officer
Movie ★ 6.0
1954
Phffft as Party Guest (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.1
1954
The Far Country as Townsman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.9
1954
Black Widow as Photographer (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.4
1954
The Country Girl as Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.0
1954
Executive Suite as Little League Baseball Fan (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.1
1954
Studio 57 as Sullivan
TV ★ 8.0
1953
The Blue Gardenia as Police Recorder (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.5
1953
Angel Face as Court Clerk (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.1
1953
Let's Do It Again as Party Guest (uncredited)
Movie ★ 4.2
1953
Call Me Madam as Ball Guest (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.2
1952
The Half-Breed as Croupier (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.0
1952
The Bad and the Beautiful as Waiter (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.3
1952
Carrie as Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.5
1952
This Woman Is Dangerous as Casino Employee (Uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.9
1952
The Merry Widow as Club Patron (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.3
1952
The Steel Trap as Plane Passenger (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.6
1952
The Narrow Margin as Train Passenger (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.3
1951
The House on Telegraph Hill as Police Stenographer (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.4
1951
The Stooge as Theatre Patron (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.7
1951
Storm Warning as Townsman at Recreation Center (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.7
1951
Painting the Clouds with Sunshine as Croupier / Stickman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.0
1951
Callaway Went Thataway as Maitre d' at the Somerset Club (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.6
1950
No Man of Her Own as Country Club Patron (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.9
1950
The Good Humor Man as Police Detective (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.3
1950
Destination Murder as Nightclub Patron (Uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.2
1950
Woman on the Run as Police Detective (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.8
1950
Gun Crazy as Court Clerk (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.5
1950
The Baron of Arizona as Townsman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.7
1950
The Toast of New Orleans as Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.2
1940s 64 credits
1949
Miss Grant Takes Richmond as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.3
1949
In the Good Old Summertime as Supper Club Patron / Party Guest (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.7
1949
All the King's Men as Party Guest (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.0
1949
White Heat as Plant Detective (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.7
1949
The Great Sinner as Roulette Stickman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.8
1949
Red, Hot and Blue as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.2
1949
Slightly French as Party Guest (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.5
1949
Cover Up as Theatre Patron (Uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.6
1948
My Dear Secretary as Dance Floor Extra (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.1
1948
Mystery in Mexico as Airline Passenger
Movie ★ 6.0
1948
Movie ★ 6.6
1947
The Judge Steps Out as Wedding Guest (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.0
1947
Miracle on 34th Street as Courtroom Reporter (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.4
1947
Monsieur Verdoux as Wedding Guest (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.7
1947
Out of the Past as Man in Nightclub Cloakroom (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.7
1947
Johnny O'Clock as Card Player
Movie ★ 6.3
1947
Lured as Concertgoer (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.3
1947
High Barbaree as Night Officer of the Deck (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.6
1947
Possessed as Wedding Guest (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.9
1947
The Gangster as Subway Passenger (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.2
1946
Without Reservations as U.S. Senator (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.2
1946
Deception as Headwaiter (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.7
1946
Meet Me on Broadway as Man at Table During Nightclub Number (uncredited)
Movie ★ 8.5
1946
Gilda as Gambler (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.5
1946
Sister Kenny as Elizabeth's Dance Partner (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.9
1946
Notorious as Party Guest (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.7
1946
The Notorious Lone Wolf as Wheelright's Assistant Jeweler (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.0
1946
Three Strangers as Waiter (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.4
1946
The Secret Heart as Dance Extra
Movie ★ 6.5
1946
Tomorrow Is Forever as Hamilton Employee
Movie ★ 6.3
1946
The Big Sleep as Croupier (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.6
1946
Devotion as Guest at Thornton's Ball (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.9
1946
The Postman Always Rings Twice as Reporter (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.1
1946
Crack-Up as Diner in Restaurant (Uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.7
1946
Blue Skies as Guest at Hole in the Wall
Movie ★ 6.2
1946
Lover Come Back as Reporter at Party
Movie ★ 7.1
1945
Week-End at the Waldorf as Oasis Diner (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.4
1945
Movie ★ 6.7
1945
Mildred Pierce as Diner Customer (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.6
1945
The Falcon in San Francisco as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.2
1945
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in Hollywood as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.8
1945
Adventure as Wheel of Fortune (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.4
1945
Christmas in Connecticut as Officer in Restaurant (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.0
1944
Mr. Skeffington as Nightclub Guest (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.8
1944
The Fighting Seabees as Lt. Cmdr. Kane (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.3
1944
Music in Manhattan as Army Officer in Ticket Line (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.0
1944
Movie ★ 6.8
1943
The Hard Way as Chorus Boy (Uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.4
1942
Movie ★ 9.0
1942
Nazi Agent as Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.7
1942
Saboteur as Saboteur (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.9
1942
Movie ★ 7.3
1942
The Big Street as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.8
1941
Manpower as Power Company Telephone Operator (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.8
1941
Two-Faced Woman as Wine Steward (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.4
1941
Ride 'Em Cowboy as Rodeo Spectator (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.0
1941
Blonde Inspiration as Reporter (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.8
1941
In the Navy as Sailor (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.4
1941
Hold That Ghost as Chorus Boy (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.8
1940
On the Spot as Hype Innes
Movie ★ 5.8
1940
Brother Rat and a Baby as El Mecca Club Waiter
Movie ★ 6.1
1940
'Til We Meet Again as Steward (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.4
1940
Knute Rockne All American as Jeff - Reporter on Train (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.2
1930s 25 credits
1939
Persons in Hiding as Onlooker at Arrest (uncredited)
Movie ★ 3.8
1939
Secret Service of the Air as Road Gang Guard
Movie ★ 6.3
1939
The Oklahoma Kid as 'Times' Reporter (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.0
1939
Dark Victory as Doctor (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.9
1939
A Child is Born as Second Drugstore Clerk (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.1
1939
Indianapolis Speedway as Racetrack Official
Movie ★ 5.6
1939
Movie ★ 6.7
1939
The Roaring Twenties as Order-Taker (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.5
1939
Movie ★ 5.3
1939
Torchy Runs for Mayor as A. Dalzell - First Editor (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.9
1938
I Am the Law as Thug (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.1
1938
Gold Diggers in Paris as Jimmy - Club Ballé Waiter
Movie ★ 6.8
1938
Movie ★ 6.3
1938
Over the Wall as Convict
Movie ★ 5.7
1938
A Slight Case of Murder as Hotel Manager (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.4
1937
Confession as Actor (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.2
1937
Ready, Willing and Able as Reporter at Party
Movie ★ 5.4
1937
Movie ★ 6.3
1937
Talent Scout as Story Researcher (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.7
1937
Marked Woman as Graham's Trial Assistant (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.6
1936
36 Hours to Kill as Gangster Fritz
Movie ★ 6.1
1936
Sworn Enemy as Hood at Table (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.8
1936
General Spanky as Man at Bulletin Board
Movie ★ 5.7
1936
Crash Donovan as Headwaiter (uncredited)
Movie ★ 8.0
1936
Great Guy as Sugar Clerk (Uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.3
s 1 credit
Movie ★ 7.0