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James Flavin
★ Acting

James Flavin

1906 – 1976 · Portland, Maine, USA · Active 1932–2005

James Flavin, born in 1906 in Portland, Maine, carved out a notable career as a character actor spanning nearly five decades. He made his mark in films like Each Dawn I Die (1939) and Laura (1944), often embodying the quintessential 'Irish type' that became his trademark in Hollywood. Flavin's versatility is evident in his roles across various genres, including his portrayal in Mighty Joe Young (1949) and Footsteps in the Night (1957). His extensive filmography enriches the cult cinema landscape, making his contributions to SassyFlix's offerings significant.

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Mighty Joe Young

Mighty Joe Young

1949 ★ 6.3
as Schultz

A young woman, Jill Young, grew up on her father's ranch in Africa, raising a large gorilla named Joe from an infant. Years later, she brings him to Hollywood to become a star.

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Filmography

331 credits
2000s 1 credit
2005
The Lost Spider Pit Sequence as Second Mate Briggs (archive footage)
Movie ★ 6.7
1970s 2 credits
1976
Law and Order as Capt. Toomey
Movie ★ 8.0
1976
Movie ★ 7.0
1960s 23 credits
1969
TV ★ 6.7
1968
It Takes a Thief as Gen. Levin
TV ★ 7.2
1967
In Cold Blood as Clarence Duntz
Movie ★ 7.5
1967
Good Times as Lieutenant
Movie ★ 5.2
1964
Cheyenne Autumn as Ft. Robinson Sergeant of the Guard (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.7
1964
The Addams Family as Lt. Poston
TV ★ 8.0
1963
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World as Patrolman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.0
1963
Critic's Choice as Security Guard (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.7
1963
Burke's Law as Officer Danny Robin
TV ★ 6.3
1963
Mr. Novak as Fire Chief Hawkins
TV ★ 7.3
1962
The Lucy Show as Sergeant Wilcox
TV ★ 7.1
1962
TV ★ 6.7
1961
TV ★ 6.8
1961
Cain's Hundred as Arnie Kellwin
TV ★ 5.3
1961
TV ★ 7.7
1961
Dr. Kildare as John Dolan
TV ★ 5.7
1960
TV ★ 6.3
1960
TV ★ 6.3
1960
TV ★ 6.7
1960
The Roaring 20's as Robert Howard
TV
1960
TV ★ 7.0
1950s 79 credits
1959
The Twilight Zone as 1962 Policeman
TV ★ 8.5
1959
The Twilight Zone as Truck Driver
TV ★ 8.5
1958
Johnny Rocco as Mooney
Movie ★ 5.6
1958
The Last Hurrah as Police Capt. Michael J. Shanahan (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.2
1958
TV ★ 5.5
1958
TV ★ 7.1
1957
Night Passage as Tim Riley
Movie ★ 6.5
1957
Wild Is the Wind as Wool Buyer
Movie ★ 6.8
1957
Movie ★ 5.6
1957
Hold That Hypnotist as Jake Morgan
Movie ★ 5.8
1957
The Restless Breed as Secret Service Chief
Movie ★ 5.5
1957
TV ★ 6.8
1957
Alcoa Theatre as Gavin Marshall
TV ★ 7.0
1956
Francis in the Haunted House as Police Chief Martin
Movie ★ 5.8
1956
Movie ★ 6.4
1956
State Trooper as Police Capt. Daniel Box
TV ★ 5.7
1955
The Naked Street as Attorney Michael X. Flanders
Movie ★ 6.2
1955
Apache Ambush as Col. Marshall
Movie ★ 6.3
1955
Mister Roberts as Military Policeman
Movie ★ 7.1
1955
TV ★ 7.8
1955
The Millionaire as Dan Mulcahy
TV ★ 5.8
1955
TV ★ 5.3
1955
Navy Log as Col. Flynn
TV ★ 5.2
1955
Alfred Hitchcock Presents as Tony - The Doorman
TV ★ 7.8
1955
TV ★ 7.8
1954
Movie ★ 6.5
1954
Massacre Canyon as Col. Tarant
Movie ★ 6.5
1954
Return of the Dead as Judd Harrison
Movie ★ 5.0
1954
TV ★ 6.3
1954
Climax! as Hogan
TV ★ 3.8
1954
TV ★ 6.3
1953
Confidentially Connie as Harry (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.8
1953
Abbott and Costello Go to Mars as First Policeman in Bank
Movie ★ 5.4
1953
Hot News as Al Bragg
Movie ★ 6.5
1953
Movie ★ 7.5
1953
Trouble Along the Way as Coach Buck Holman
Movie ★ 6.1
1953
Movie
1953
Star of Texas as Texas Rangers Capt. Sturdivant
Movie ★ 7.0
1953
Fighter Attack as Col. Allison
Movie ★ 4.5
1953
TV ★ 7.5
1953
Letter to Loretta as MacNamara
TV ★ 6.6
1953
TV ★ 6.8
1953
Letter to Loretta as Deputy Mason
TV ★ 6.6
1953
Letter to Loretta as Sgt. Danny Doofle
TV ★ 6.6
1952
Here Come the Marines as Lieutenant-Colonel at End
Movie ★ 7.3
1952
Sailor Beware as Petty Officer (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.3
1952
O. Henry's Full House as Cop (segment "The Cop and the Anthem") (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.9
1952
Carrie as Mike - Bartender (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.5
1952
Movie ★ 6.5
1952
Movie
1952
TV ★ 4.6
1952
TV ★ 5.3
1952
Four Star Playhouse as Mr. Swanson
TV ★ 6.8
1952
TV ★ 6.6
1952
TV ★ 7.2
1951
Follow the Sun as Henry Gibbs
Movie ★ 6.3
1951
Operation Pacific as SP Commander
Movie ★ 6.1
1951
Oh! Susanna as Capt. Worth
Movie ★ 7.0
1951
According to Mrs. Hoyle as Prosecuting Attorney
Movie ★ 5.7
1951
Fighting Coast Guard as Commander Rogers
Movie ★ 6.7
1951
Rhubarb as O'Leary, Manhattan Police Chief (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.8
1951
Come Fill the Cup as Russ - Homicide Captain (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.0
1951
Hallmark Hall of Fame as Captain Kimble
TV ★ 8.8
1951
TV ★ 6.5
1951
TV ★ 5.7
1951
Hallmark Hall of Fame as General Charles Lee
TV ★ 8.8
1951
I Love Lucy as Immigration Officer
TV ★ 7.9
1950
Armored Car Robbery as Lt. Phillips
Movie ★ 6.5
1950
Destination Murder as Police Lt. Brewster
Movie ★ 5.2
1950
Movie ★ 6.2
1950
When Willie Comes Marching Home as Gen. Brevort (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.9
1950
Dakota Lil as Secret Service Chief
Movie ★ 5.4
1950
Rock Island Trail as Railroad Workman
Movie ★ 6.3
1950
Movie ★ 7.5
1950
TV ★ 6.7
1950
TV ★ 6.7
1950
Lux Video Theatre as Detective
TV ★ 6.7
1940s 138 credits
1949
Movie ★ 7.3
1949
The Devil's Henchmen as Police Sergeant Briggs
Movie ★ 7.5
1949
Movie ★ 6.4
1949
Homicide as Det. Lt. Boylan
Movie ★ 5.7
1949
Movie ★ 7.1
1949
Prison Warden as Guard Capt. Peter Butler
Movie ★ 4.0
1949
Mississippi Rhythm as Stan Caldwell
Movie ★ 7.0
1949
Shockproof as Policeman in Park (Uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.3
1948
My Girl Tisa as Guard (uncredited)
Movie ★ 9.0
1948
Sleep, My Love as Lieutenant Mitchell
Movie ★ 6.3
1948
Bungalow 13 as Lt. Sam Wilson
Movie ★ 3.0
1948
Movie ★ 6.7
1948
The Plunderers as Sergeant Major
Movie ★ 6.1
1948
The Noose Hangs High as Traffic Cop (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.9
1948
Secret Service Investigator as Police Inspector Thorndyke
Movie ★ 7.5
1948
The Velvet Touch as Sgt. Oliphant
Movie ★ 6.3
1947
Desert Fury as Pat Johnson
Movie ★ 6.1
1947
Nora Prentiss as District Attorney
Movie ★ 6.2
1947
It Happened on Fifth Avenue as First Policeman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.1
1947
Unconquered as Villager (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.5
1947
Robin Hood Of Texas as Captain Danforth
Movie ★ 7.0
1947
Song of the Thin Man as Policeman Reardon (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.8
1947
My Favorite Brunette as Det. Lt. 'Mac' Hennessey (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.6
1947
Dishonored Lady as Police Sergeant Patella
Movie ★ 5.8
1947
Movie ★ 8.0
1947
Nightmare Alley as Hoatley / First Carnival Owner (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.2
1946
The Strange Love of Martha Ivers as Police Detective #1
Movie ★ 7.1
1946
Nobody Lives Forever as Shake Thomas
Movie ★ 6.4
1946
Cloak and Dagger as Col. Walsh
Movie ★ 6.5
1946
The Missing Lady as Police Insp. Cardona
Movie ★ 4.8
1946
Boys' Ranch as Policeman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.0
1946
A Stolen Life as Investigator (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.4
1946
Sentimental Journey as Detective Sgt. McFarland (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.5
1946
Angel on My Shoulder as Dan Bellamy
Movie ★ 6.5
1946
Movie ★ 6.4
1946
Tars and Spars as Chief Bosun Mate Gurney
Movie ★ 5.8
1946
Rendezvous with Annie as Turnkey (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.0
1946
Young Widow as Subway Conductor (Uncredited)
Movie ★ 4.8
1946
Movie ★ 6.2
1945
The Shanghai Cobra as H.R. Jarvis
Movie ★ 6.0
1945
God Is My Co-Pilot as Major at Kweilin Airbase (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.2
1945
Anchors Aweigh as Radio Cop
Movie ★ 6.8
1945
Mildred Pierce as Detective (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.6
1945
Movie ★ 5.2
1945
Murder, He Says as Police Officer (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.8
1945
Over 21 as Captain (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.7
1945
The Spider as Officer Johnny Tracy
Movie ★ 5.6
1945
Johnny Angel as Flavin, Mate of the Quincy (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.0
1945
Hold That Blonde! as Laundry Truck Driver (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.2
1944
Abroad with Two Yanks as Sgt. Wiggins
Movie ★ 6.7
1944
Christmas Holiday as Policeman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.5
1944
Uncertain Glory as Captain of Mobile Guard
Movie ★ 6.7
1944
Laura as Det. McEveety (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.6
1944
Once Upon a Time as Man in Subway (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.8
1944
Strange Affair as Bank Security Guard (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.2
1944
Hollywood Canteen as Marine Sergeant (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.3
1944
Movie ★ 6.8
1943
So Proudly We Hail as Captain O'Brien (Uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.9
1943
I Dood It as Federal Agent (uncredited)
Movie ★ 4.8
1943
Movie ★ 7.0
1943
Air Force as Maj. A.M. Bagley
Movie ★ 6.5
1943
Thank Your Lucky Stars as Policeman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.2
1943
Action in the North Atlantic as Merchant Marine School Lieutenant-Commander (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.1
1943
Corvette K-225 as 1st Lt. Bill Gardner
Movie ★ 6.2
1943
Movie ★ 6.5
1943
Heaven Can Wait as Policeman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.9
1943
Mission to Moscow as American Senator (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.7
1943
It Ain't Hay as Cop (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.5
1943
Riding High as Train Conductor
Movie ★ 5.6
1943
Swing Shift Maisie as Radio Policeman (Uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.8
1942
Fingers at the Window as Police Lieutenant Schaeffer
Movie ★ 5.6
1942
Reap the Wild Wind as Girl's Father (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.4
1942
A Yank on the Burma Road as Police Dispatcher
Movie ★ 6.0
1942
Movie ★ 6.8
1942
Treat 'Em Rough as Joe Trosper
Movie ★ 8.0
1942
Saboteur as Motorcycle Cop (voice) (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.9
1942
Movie ★ 8.0
1942
Gentleman Jim as George Corbett (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.2
1942
Tough as They Come as Process Server
Movie ★ 9.0
1942
Movie ★ 6.4
1942
Night in New Orleans as Egan (uncredited)
Movie ★ 4.2
1942
Kid Glove Killer as Keenan - Detective Grilling Eddie (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.4
1942
Broadway as Doorman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.4
1941
Manpower as Orderly About to Give Bath (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.8
1941
Kathleen as Moving Man
Movie ★ 6.0
1941
Belle Starr as Sergeant
Movie ★ 5.9
1941
We Go Fast as Police Lt. Bardette
Movie ★ 6.7
1941
Pot o' Gold as Sheriff Bud Connolly (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.6
1941
The Wild Man of Borneo as Policeman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.7
1941
Bedtime Story as Hotel Guest in Room 625 (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.8
1941
Hold Back the Dawn as Immigration Guard (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.7
1941
The Night of January 16th as Policeman Kelly
Movie ★ 5.8
1941
Ride on Vaquero as Officer Johnson
Movie ★ 5.2
1941
Four Mothers as Demolition Man (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.8
1941
Western Union as Deputy Sheriff
Movie ★ 6.0
1941
Ride 'Em Cowboy as Railroad Detective #2 (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.0
1941
Texas as Abilene Fight Announcer
Movie ★ 6.6
1941
New York Town as Recruiting Sergeant (uncredited)
Movie ★ 8.5
1941
I Wake Up Screaming as Detective (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.9
1941
Movie ★ 4.5
1941
Buck Privates as Recruiting Sergeant (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.7
1941
Pot o' Gold as Sheriff Bud Connolly
Movie ★ 5.6
1941
Ziegfeld Girl as Buck (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.7
1941
The Strawberry Blonde as Ticket Inspector on Boat (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.0
1940
Youth Will Be Served as Buck Miller
Movie ★ 4.0
1940
Movie ★ 7.0
1940
Broadway Melody of 1940 as Clancy (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.8
1940
Manhattan Heartbeat as Truck Driver
Movie ★ 8.0
1940
Lucky Cisco Kid as Ranch Foreman
Movie ★ 6.0
1940
South of Pago Pago as Cafe Customer
Movie ★ 5.5
1940
The Grapes of Wrath as Guard (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.8
1940
Remember the Night as Court Attendant (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.3
1940
The Fighting 69th as Supply Sergeant (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.8
1940
Brother Orchid as Parking Attendant at Fat Dutchy's (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.6
1940
Johnny Apollo as Prison Guard In Library (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.9
1940
When the Daltons Rode as Annabella's Brother
Movie ★ 6.2
1940
Movie ★ 6.4
1940
Tin Pan Alley as Army Sergeant (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.4
1940
The Long Voyage Home as Dock Policeman
Movie ★ 6.6
1940
Castle on the Hudson as Death Row Guard (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.0
1940
It All Came True as Roaring 90's Club Doorman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.0
1940
Knute Rockne All American as Army Assistant Coach (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.2
1940
Florian as Policeman
Movie ★ 4.5
1940
The Golden Fleecing as Cop (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.9
1940
Movie ★ 6.7
1940
Girl in 313 as Det. Carvin
Movie ★ 5.6
1940
Movie ★ 6.9
1940
The Ghost Breakers as Hotel Porter (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.5
1940
Movie ★ 4.6
1940
The Great Profile as Detective
Movie ★ 6.8
1940
Movie ★ 4.7
1940
Movie ★ 7.7
1940
Double Alibi as Patrolman Johnson
Movie ★ 5.3
1940
Private Affairs as Doorman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.0
1940
Queen of the Mob as Third FBI Director
Movie ★ 6.2
1940
Hot Steel as Storm Swenson
Movie ★ 7.5
1930s 88 credits
1939
Mr. Wong in Chinatown as Police Sgt. Jerry
Movie ★ 5.4
1939
Movie ★ 5.4
1939
They All Come Out as Officer (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.9
1939
Irish Luck as Fluger
Movie ★ 6.4
1939
Tell No Tales as Officer Simmons (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.4
1939
Jesse James as Cavalry Captain (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.5
1939
The Ice Follies of 1939 as Doorman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.7
1939
Union Pacific as Paddy (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.7
1939
Rose of Washington Square as Guard (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.7
1939
They Shall Have Music as Police Sergeant (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.5
1939
Movie ★ 6.3
1939
Each Dawn I Die as Policeman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.8
1939
Sergeant Madden as Police Interrogator
Movie ★ 7.5
1939
Fast and Furious as Policeman Guarding Entrance (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.2
1939
The Roaring Twenties as Policeman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.5
1939
Everybody's Baby as Police Announcer (uncredited)
Movie ★ 8.0
1939
Movie ★ 7.7
1939
Big Town Czar as George Mitchell
Movie ★ 7.0
1939
Movie ★ 5.0
1939
Mickey the Kid as Sanders
Movie ★ 9.0
1939
When Tomorrow Comes as Coard Guard Man on Road (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.4
1938
Three Loves Has Nancy as Jack's Friend (uncredited)
Movie ★ 4.2
1938
Mannequin as Burly Man (Uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.0
1938
Alexander's Ragtime Band as Army Captain (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.8
1938
Born to Be Wild as Striker (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.5
1938
Wives Under Suspicion as Jenks - Chauffeur (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.3
1938
Convicts at Large as Detective Sgt. Berkovich
Movie ★ 7.0
1938
Lightning Carson Rides Again as Justice Department Agent
Movie ★ 5.3
1938
Movie ★ 7.0
1938
Night Spot as Kidnapper
Movie ★ 4.6
1938
Blondie as Policeman in Accident Car (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.2
1938
Everybody's Doing It as Detective Hayes
Movie ★ 6.0
1938
Start Cheering as Gas Station Attendant
Movie ★ 6.9
1938
You Can't Take It with You as Jailer (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.5
1938
I Am the Law as George - Witness (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.1
1938
Miracle Money as Cop (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.0
1938
Gateway as Guard
Movie ★ 7.4
1938
The Duke of West Point as Plebe Hockey Coach
Movie ★ 4.5
1938
Test Pilot as Pilot (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.6
1938
Too Hot to Handle as Young Reporter (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.0
1937
Girls Can Play as Det. Bill O'Malley
Movie ★ 5.2
1937
My Dear Miss Aldrich as Dr. Spitzy Calahan (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.3
1937
Midnight Taxi as Detective McCormick
Movie ★ 6.3
1937
Live, Love and Learn as Marine Who Likes Painting (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.6
1937
Movie ★ 5.6
1937
Big Town Girl as State Trooper
Movie ★ 7.0
1937
Angel's Holiday as Detective
Movie ★ 6.0
1937
Dangerous Number as Cab Driver
Movie ★ 4.9
1937
Hot Water as Policeman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.5
1937
I Promise to Pay as Bill Seaver
Movie ★ 6.0
1937
You Only Live Once as State Trooper (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.1
1936
Movie ★ 7.1
1936
How to Behave as Man in Manhole (uncredited)
Movie ★ 8.3
1936
Movie ★ 6.7
1936
My Man Godfrey as Detective (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.6
1936
Movie ★ 7.3
1935
Movie ★ 6.0
1935
Man on the Flying Trapeze as Chauffeur (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.2
1935
The Murder Man as Policeman at Merry-Go-Round (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.1
1935
Rendezvous as 2st Military Policeman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 4.9
1935
Woman Wanted as Mac - Policeman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.8
1935
Movie ★ 5.3
1935
The Daring Young Man as Informant on Telephone
Movie ★ 10.0
1935
Chinatown Squad as Detective
Movie ★ 7.5
1935
Captain Hurricane as Freighter Officer
Movie ★ 6.0
1935
Shipmates Forever as Lieutenant (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.6
1935
Public Hero Number 1 as Flavin - Federal Agent (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.3
1935
'G' Men as Agent with Jean (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.6
1935
Special Agent as Agent Arresting Julie (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.2
1935
Movie ★ 9.0
1934
Wild Gold as Detective (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.5
1934
The Brand of Hate as Holt Larkins
Movie ★ 5.8
1934
The Affairs of Cellini as Palace Guard (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.2
1934
Baby Take a Bow as Flannigan
Movie ★ 5.7
1934
The Big Race as Bill Figg
Movie ★ 9.0
1934
Beloved as Wilcox
Movie ★ 9.0
1933
King Kong as Mate Briggs
Movie ★ 7.6
1933
Riot Squad as Det. Mack McCue
Movie ★ 5.0
1933
Hello, Sister! as Fireman
Movie ★ 6.0
1933
Ship of Wanted Men as Frank Busch
Movie ★ 3.8
1933
Only Yesterday as Billy (Uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.3
1932
The Most Dangerous Game as First Mate on Yacht (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.9
1932
McKenna of the Mounted as Corporal Randall McKenna
Movie ★ 10.0
1932
Movie ★ 10.0
1932
Back Street as Reporter (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.4
1932
Okay, America! as Undetermined Role (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.8
1932
The All-American as Don Lindsay
Movie ★ 6.5
1932
Air Mail as Man with Radio Report (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.5