★ Acting

Mike Lally

1900 – 1985 · Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA · Active 1930–1978

Mike Lally is an actor known for his role in Dick Tracy (1945), a film that embodies the vibrant aesthetics of classic crime cinema. Set against the backdrop of a stylized underworld, Lally's performance contributes to the film's exploration of the battle between good and evil. While his filmography may be limited, his appearance in this cult classic adds a distinctive element to the narrative, showcasing the era's fascination with comic book adaptations and gritty storytelling.

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Wake Island

1942 ★ 5.5

December, 1941. With no hope of relief or re-supply, a small band of United States Marines tries to keep the Japanese Navy from capturing their island base.

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Citizen Kane

1941

It's a Wonderful Life

Filmography

209 credits

1970s 12 credits

1978

Coma as Security Man

Movie ★ 6.8

1974

Mame as Party Guest (uncredited)

Movie ★ 6.0

1973

The Sting as Gambler (uncredited)

Movie ★ 8.0

1972

The Waltons as Counterman (uncredited)

TV ★ 7.2

1971

Columbo as Bartender #2

TV ★ 8.1

1971

Columbo as TV Cameraman

TV ★ 8.1

1971

Columbo as Parking Lot Guard (uncredited)

TV ★ 8.1

1971

Columbo as Waiter (uncredited)

TV ★ 8.1

1971

Columbo as Police Photographer (uncredited)

TV ★ 8.1

1971

Columbo as Michael Lally (uncredited)

TV ★ 8.1

1971

Columbo as Scientist (uncredited)

TV ★ 8.1

1971

Columbo as Security Guard (uncredited)

TV ★ 8.1

1960s 14 credits

1968

Sweet November as DMV Clerk (uncredited)

Movie ★ 7.0

1968

The Boston Strangler as Crime Scene Investigator (uncredited)

Movie ★ 6.7

1967

Countdown as Technician (uncredited)

Movie ★ 5.8

1965

The Great Race as Bettor (uncredited)

Movie ★ 7.1

1964

Robin and the 7 Hoods as Attorney (uncredited)

Movie ★ 6.2

1964

The Incredible Mr. Limpet as Naval Officer at Meeting (uncredited)

Movie ★ 6.2

1964

Youngblood Hawke● as Party Guest (uncredited)

Movie ★ 6.3

1963

Critic's Choice as Audience Member at 'Sisters Three' (uncredited)

Movie ★ 5.7

1962

Tender Is the Night as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)

Movie ★ 5.7

1961

Parrish as Party Guest (uncredited)

Movie ★ 5.3

1960

Ocean's Eleven as American Legionnaire at Funeral Service (uncredited)

Movie ★ 6.4

1960

Sergeant Rutledge as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)

Movie ★ 7.0

1960

Elmer Gantry as Radio Station Official (uncredited)

Movie ★ 7.3

1960

Surfside 6 as Bartender (uncredited)

TV ★ 6.3

1950s 71 credits

1959

The Story on Page One as Courtroom Reporter (uncredited)

Movie ★ 5.1

1959

Rio Bravo as Barfly (uncredited)

Movie ★ 7.8

1959

The Twilight Zone as Pedestrian

TV ★ 8.5

1959

The Twilight Zone as Handler

TV ★ 8.5

1959

The Untouchables as Trainer (uncredited)

TV ★ 7.9

1958

Marjorie Morningstar as First-Nighter (uncredited)

Movie ★ 6.3

1958

Auntie Mame as Stagehand (uncredited)

Movie ★ 7.0

1958

Bat Masterson as First Bartender (uncredited)

TV ★ 6.1

1958

Lawman as Townsman (uncredited)

TV ★ 5.8

1957

My Man Godfrey as Official at Scavenger Hunt (uncredited)

Movie ★ 6.5

1957

Sweet Smell of Success as Toots Shor's Patron (uncredited)

Movie ★ 7.6

1957

Tammy and the Bachelor as Photographer at Exhibition (uncredited)

Movie ★ 7.0

1957

An Affair to Remember as Ship Passenger (uncredited)

Movie ★ 7.4

1957

The Helen Morgan Story as Train Conductor (uncredited)

Movie ★ 5.3

1957

Maverick as Irishman (uncredited)

TV ★ 6.9

1957

Sugarfoot as Guard (uncredited)

TV ★ 5.2

1956

While the City Sleeps as Bartender in Biscayne's Cocktail Bar (uncredited)

Movie ★ 6.9

1956

The Opposite Sex as Patron at 21 (uncredited)

Movie ★ 5.4

1956

Tea and Sympathy as Man at Bonfire

Movie ★ 7.0

1956

Hollywood or Bust as Audience Member (uncredited)

Movie ★ 6.2

1955

The Man with the Golden Arm

Movie ★ 7.2

1955

A Lawless Street as Townsman (uncredited)

Movie ★ 5.6

1955

Sincerely Yours as Concert Attendee (uncredited)

Movie ★ 5.9

1955

Cheyenne as Townsman (uncredited)

TV ★ 6.1

1955

Gunsmoke as Teller (uncredited)

TV ★ 6.7

1955

Cheyenne as Mr. Carter (uncredited)

TV ★ 6.1

1954

The Far Country as Townsman (uncredited)

Movie ★ 6.9

1954

It Should Happen to You as Air Force Ceremony Guest (uncredited)

Movie ★ 7.1

1954

The Long, Long Trailer as Wedding Guest (uncredited)

Movie ★ 6.9

1954

Riding Shotgun as Townsman (uncredited)

Movie ★ 6.0

1954

Executive Suite as Spectator at Game (uncredited)

Movie ★ 7.1

1953

Main Street to Broadway as Mailman (uncredited)

Movie ★ 7.3

1953

House of Wax● as Spectator / Man Entering Music Hall (uncredited)

Movie ★ 6.9

1953

Dangerous Crossing as Ship's Passenger (uncredited)

Movie ★ 6.3

1953

Vice Squad as Detective in Lineup and Bank (uncredited)

Movie ★ 6.1

1953

Angel Face as Courtroom Reporter (uncredited)

Movie ★ 7.1

1953

The Jazz Singer as Nightclub Patron

Movie ★ 6.0

1953

Trouble Along the Way as Priest

Movie ★ 6.1

1953

The Bigamist as Courtroom Spectator

Movie ★ 6.5

1952

Kansas City Confidential as Stickman (uncredited)

Movie ★ 7.1

1952

Singin' in the Rain as Audience Member (uncredited)

Movie ★ 8.1

1952

We're Not Married! as Prop Man (uncredited)

Movie ★ 5.9

1952

The Bad and the Beautiful as Preview Ticket Taker (uncredited)

Movie ★ 7.3

1952

The Lusty Men

Movie ★ 6.7

1952

Pat and Mike as 18th Green Reporter (uncredited)

Movie ★ 6.4

1952

Sailor Beware as Officer at ringside (uncredited)

Movie ★ 6.3

1952

Because of You as Officer at Hospital Party (uncredited)

Movie ★ 6.6

1952

Flesh and Fury as Referee (uncredited)

Movie ★ 6.6

1952

Carson City● as Miner (uncredited)

Movie ★ 6.2

1952

The Las Vegas Story as Casino Observer (uncredited)

Movie ★ 6.0

1952

The Narrow Margin as Taxi Driver (uncredited)

Movie ★ 7.3

1952

Adventures of Superman as Museum Patron (uncredited)

TV ★ 6.6

1951

Storm Warning● as Townsman at Inquest (uncredited)

Movie ★ 6.7

1951

Inside the Walls of Folsom Prison

Movie ★ 6.6

1951

In Old Amarillo as Saloon Card Dealer (uncredited)

Movie ★ 8.0

1951

The Enforcer

Movie ★ 7.1

1951

Hollywood Story as Airport Arrivee (uncredited)

Movie ★ 6.7

1951

The Racket as Sergeant (uncredited)

Movie ★ 6.3

1951

His Kind of Woman● as Thompson's Henchman #2 (uncredited)

Movie ★ 6.8

1951

Strangers on a Train as Detective at Carnival (uncredited)

Movie ★ 7.7

1951

Iron Man as Minor Role (uncredited)

Movie ★ 6.2

1950

Ma and Pa Kettle Go to Town as Counterman (uncredited)

Movie ★ 6.5

1950

Gambling House as Coutroom Spectator (uncredited)

Movie ★ 6.2

1950

Frenchie as Saloon Patron (uncredited)

Movie ★ 6.0

1950

In a Lonely Place as Bar Patron (uncredited)

Movie ★ 7.6

1950

Backfire as Party Guest (uncredited)

Movie ★ 5.9

1950

Mister 880 as George (Treasury Agent) (uncredited)

Movie ★ 7.1

1950

Woman in Hiding as Bus Depot Passenger/Conventioneer (uncredited)

Movie ★ 6.3

1950

The Secret Fury as Wedding Usher (uncredited)

Movie ★ 5.5

1950

The Great Jewel Robber as Police Officer (uncredited)

Movie ★ 7.6

1950

Where Danger Lives as Customs Officer (uncredited)

Movie ★ 6.4

1940s 64 credits

1949

The Set-Up as Hawkins' Handler (uncredited)

Movie ★ 7.3

1949

Flamingo Road

Movie ★ 7.1

1949

The Crooked Way

Movie ★ 6.2

1949

The Lady Gambles as Stickman (uncredited)

Movie ★ 6.1

1949

Champion● as Well-Wisher in Nightclub (uncredited)

Movie ★ 6.7

1949

Holiday Affair as Man (uncredited)

Movie ★ 6.9

1949

Caught as Businessman (uncredited)

Movie ★ 6.6

1949

Red, Hot and Blue as Restaurant Customer (uncredited)

Movie ★ 6.2

1949

Dancing in the Dark as Premiere Attendee

Movie ★ 6.0

1949

Mr. Soft Touch as Henchman (Uncredited)

Movie ★ 6.8

1949

It's a Great Feeling as Ticket Salesman (uncredited)

Movie ★ 6.0

1948

Raw Deal

Movie ★ 6.7

1948

Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House as Hurried Diner (uncredited)

Movie ★ 7.0

1948

Race Street as Man (uncredited)

Movie ★ 6.0

1948

So You Want to Build a House as Office Worker at Desk (uncredited)

Movie ★ 5.7

1948

So You Want an Apartment as Clerk (uncredited)

Movie ★ 5.7

1948

Silver River as Miner (uncredited)

Movie ★ 6.1

1948

On an Island with You

Movie ★ 5.9

1947

A Likely Story as Photographer (uncredited)

Movie ★ 4.8

1947

Out of the Past as Kibitzer in Blue Sky Club (uncredited)

Movie ★ 7.7

1947

Fun on a Weekend as Dealer (uncredited)

Movie ★ 7.2

1947

Repeat Performance as Party Guest

Movie ★ 6.1

1947

Body and Soul● as Timekeeper (uncredited)

Movie ★ 6.7

1947

Lured as Mike (uncredited)

Movie ★ 6.3

1947

I Walk Alone as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)

Movie ★ 6.6

1947

The Gangster as Henchman (uncredited)

Movie ★ 5.2

1946

Deception as Hatcheck Clerk (uncredited)

Movie ★ 6.7

1946

It's a Wonderful Life as Building & Loan Customer (uncredited)

Movie ★ 8.3

1946

Below the Deadline as Rocky (uncredited)

Movie ★ 4.9

1946

The Killers as Party Guest (uncredited)

Movie ★ 7.4

1946

Angel on My Shoulder as Gangster (uncredited)

Movie ★ 6.5

1946

Gallant Journey as Celebrant in Field (uncredited)

Movie ★ 6.5

1945

Hitchhike to Happiness as Customer (uncredited)

Movie ★ 7.0

1945

Crime, Inc. as Detective (uncredited)

Movie ★ 4.8

1945

Lady on a Train

Movie ★ 6.7

1945

Dick Tracy● as Mayor's Escort (uncredited)

Movie ★ 5.2

1944

Experiment Perilous as Intern (uncredited)

Movie ★ 5.7

1943

The Ghost Ship as Crewman

Movie ★ 6.3

1943

The Mad Ghoul● as Reporter (uncredited)

Movie ★ 6.0

1943

A Lady Takes a Chance as Gambler

Movie ★ 5.8

1943

Bombardier as Co-Pilot

Movie ★ 5.7

1943

Hi Diddle Diddle as Roulette Player (uncredited)

Movie ★ 6.6

1943

Old Acquaintance as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)

Movie ★ 7.1

1943

The More the Merrier as Man Leaving Elevator (uncredited)

Movie ★ 7.0

1942

Wake Island●

Movie ★ 5.9

1942

The Falcon Takes Over as Nightclub Patron (Uncredited)

Movie ★ 6.3

1941

Citizen Kane● as Newsreel Man (uncredited)

Movie ★ 8.0

1940

Married and in Love as Henry, Wilding's Chauffeur (uncredited)

Movie ★ 5.7

1940

Dark Command as Townsman

Movie ★ 6.4

1940

City for Conquest as Fight Ringsider / Party Guest (uncredited)

Movie ★ 6.9

1940

Seven Sinners as Henchman at Antro's Table (uncredited)

Movie ★ 5.8

1940

Dance, Girl, Dance as Burlesk House Spectator (uncredited)

Movie ★ 6.4

1940

No Time for Comedy as Call Boy (uncredited)

Movie ★ 5.3

1940

Kitty Foyle as Speakeasy Doorman (uncredited)

Movie ★ 6.6

1940

Castle on the Hudson as Machine Shop Guard (uncredited)

Movie ★ 7.0

1940

They Drive by Night as Man Griping at Farnsworth (uncredited)

Movie ★ 6.9

1940

Cross-Country Romance as Reporter

Movie ★ 6.7

1940

Irene as Charity Ball Guest (uncredited)

Movie ★ 6.5

1940

Lucky Partners as Photographer (uncredited)

Movie ★ 6.1

1940

Wildcat Bus as Wildcat Driver (uncredited)

Movie ★ 5.5

1940

City of Chance as Gambling House Patron

Movie ★ 5.6

1940

Cafe Hostess as Kitchen Helper

Movie ★ 5.4

1940

Tear Gas Squad as Radio Officer

Movie ★ 5.3

1940

A Fugitive from Justice as Police Officer (uncredited)

Movie ★ 5.7

1930s 46 credits

1939

They Made Her a Spy as Henchman

Movie ★ 6.8

1939

It's a Wonderful World as Reporter with Vivian (uncredited)

Movie ★ 6.5

1939

Second Fiddle as Nightclub Patron

Movie ★ 5.1

1939

Each Dawn I Die● as Convict (uncredited)

Movie ★ 6.8

1939

Reno as Casino Employee

Movie ★ 6.7

1939

Slightly Honorable as Nightclub Bouncer (Uncredited)

Movie ★ 5.1

1939

The Return of Doctor X as Taxi Driver (uncredited)

Movie ★ 6.0

1939

The Roaring Twenties as Gangster (uncredited)

Movie ★ 7.5

1939

The Day the Bookies Wept as Stable's Gate Guard (uncredited)

Movie ★ 7.5

1939

Torchy Blane... Playing with Dynamite as Gahagan's Wrestling Handler #2 (uncredited)

Movie ★ 6.8

1939

I Stole a Million as Croupier (uncredited)

Movie ★ 8.0

1939

Twelve Crowded Hours as Henchman (uncredited)

Movie ★ 6.1

1939

Invisible Stripes as Henchman Driver (uncredited)

Movie ★ 6.2

1938

The Cowboy and the Lady as Croupier (uncredited)

Movie ★ 6.3

1938

The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse as Gambler (uncredited)

Movie ★ 7.2

1938

Smashing the Rackets as 2nd Protection Racket Thug

Movie ★ 6.7

1938

Heart of the North as Henchman (uncredited)

Movie ★ 5.2

1938

Over the Wall as Tough Convict

Movie ★ 5.7

1938

Torchy Blane in Panama as Ship Passenger (uncredited)

Movie ★ 5.9

1938

Joy of Living as Backstage Photographer (Uncredited)

Movie ★ 5.9

1938

The Mad Miss Manton as Las Palmas Club Dance Floor Extra (uncredited)

Movie ★ 6.4

1937

Kid Galahad as Party Guest / Reporter (uncredited)

Movie ★ 7.0

1937

Marked Woman as Photographer (uncredited)

Movie ★ 6.6

1937

That Certain Woman as Reporter (uncredited)

Movie ★ 5.6

1936

Wanted: Jane Turner as Parsons' Driver (uncredited)

Movie ★ 6.0

1936

Mr. Deeds Goes to Town as Reporter (uncredited)

Movie ★ 7.5

1936

The Singing Kid as Assistant Stage Manager (uncredited)

Movie ★ 7.0

1936

The Witness Chair as Prosecutor's Assistant

Movie ★ 6.6

1936

Murder on a Bridle Path as Reporter (uncredited)

Movie ★ 5.4

1935

To Beat the Band as Nightclub Patron

Movie ★ 10.0

1935

Strangers All as Assistant Prosecutor

Movie ★ 6.8

1935

The Winning Ticket as Pool Hall Patron

Movie ★ 4.3

1935

She Couldn't Take It as Photographer

Movie ★ 5.3

1935

'G' Men as Gangster with Durfee (uncredited)

Movie ★ 6.6

1935

If You Could Only Cook as Reporter (uncredited)

Movie ★ 7.5

1935

Special Agent as Durell's Driver (uncredited)

Movie ★ 6.2

1934

The Personality Kid as Biff's Friend

Movie ★ 4.4

1934

Friends of Mr. Sweeney as Casino Floorman

Movie ★ 6.8

1934

We're Not Dressing as Sailor (uncredited)

Movie ★ 6.7

1934

The Richest Girl in the World as Man in Corridor (uncredited)

Movie ★ 5.8

1933

Elmer, the Great as Casino Employee (uncredited)

Movie ★ 5.1

1932

The Phantom of Crestwood as Gossiper in Bank (uncredited)

Movie ★ 6.0

1932

Skyscraper Souls as Man in Elevator (uncredited)

Movie ★ 5.5

1932

Me and My Gal as Wedding Guest (uncredited)

Movie ★ 6.4

1931

Arrowsmith as Reporter (uncredited)

Movie ★ 6.6

1930

The Truth About Youth as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)

Movie ★ 6.2

Crew Credits

1970s 1 credit

1977

Opening Night Associate Producer

Movie ★ 7.6

1930s 1 credit

1935

She Couldn't Take It Stunts

Movie ★ 5.3

Quick Facts

Born Jun 1, 1900 Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Died Feb 15, 1985 age 84.709589041096

Active 1930 – 1978

Credits 209 known ● 12 on SassyFlix

Known as Michael William Lally, Michael Edward Lally, Michael Lally

Department Acting