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Sailor Vincent
★ Acting

Sailor Vincent

1901 – 1966 · Dracut, Massachusetts, USA · Active 1928–1967

Sailor Vincent, an actor active during the golden age of Hollywood, appeared in several notable films that resonate with fans of cult cinema. In The Blue Gardenia (1953), he plays a significant role that highlights the film's exploration of complex relationships and moral ambiguity. His performance in The Female Animal (1958) further cements his place in the genre, as he navigates the intricacies of desire and betrayal. With a filmography that includes Each Dawn I Die (1939) and Carson City (1952), Vincent's work contributes to the rich tapestry of classic exploitation and noir films available on SassyFlix.

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Body and Soul

Body and Soul

1947 ★ 6.7
as Fight Spectator (uncredited)

Charley Davis wins an amateur boxing match and is taken on by promoter Quinn. Charley's mother doesn't want him to fight, but when Charley's father is accidentally killed, Charley sets up a fight for money. His career blooms as he wins fight after fight, but soon an unethical promoter named Roberts begins to show an interest in Charley, and Charley finds himself faced with increasingly difficult choices.

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Filmography

93 credits
1960s 8 credits
1967
Red Tomahawk as Saloon Gambler (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.8
1966
Waco as Townsman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.7
1965
Cat Ballou as Townsman with Hairpiece (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.4
1965
Apache Uprising as Townsman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.4
1964
Kissin' Cousins as Hairy Willie (uncredited)
Movie ★ 4.7
1962
Kid Galahad as Fight Cornerman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.1
1962
To Kill a Mockingbird as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Movie ★ 8.0
1961
Pocketful of Miracles as Pool Hall Patron (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.3
1950s 38 credits
1959
Rio Bravo as Barfly (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.8
1959
Alias Jesse James as Wedding Guest (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.0
1959
The Hanging Tree as Townsman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.7
1959
TV ★ 8.5
1959
Rawhide as Townsman (uncredited)
TV ★ 7.2
1958
The Female Animal as Observer at Lighting Accident (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.0
1958
Ride a Crooked Trail as Boat Steward (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.5
1958
Lawman as Trial Spectator (uncredited)
TV ★ 5.8
1958
Bronco as Bartender (uncredited)
TV ★ 6.0
1957
Shoot-Out At Medicine Bend as Townsman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.0
1956
The Steel Jungle as Harry (as Billy Vincent)
Movie ★ 5.6
1956
Friendly Persuasion as Carnival Patron (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.7
1956
Around the World in 80 Days as Extra (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.7
1956
Great Day in the Morning as Barfly (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.0
1956
Walk the Proud Land as Barfly (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.1
1955
East of Eden as Townsman in Parade / Townsman at Carnival (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.5
1955
Battle Cry as Bartender in Brawl (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.7
1955
The Prodigal as Citizen (uncredited)
Movie ★ 4.6
1954
The Yellow Mountain as (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.4
1954
Movie ★ 5.0
1954
Riding Shotgun as Bartender (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.0
1954
The Bounty Hunter as Bushrat (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.8
1953
Movie ★ 5.9
1953
Movie ★ 6.1
1953
Calamity Jane as Barfly (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.9
1953
The Blue Gardenia as Drunken Sailor (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.5
1952
The Duel at Silver Creek as Townsman Greeting Lightning (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.0
1952
Movie ★ 6.3
1952
Carson City as Bearded Miner (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.2
1951
The People Against O'Hara as William Sheffield (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.7
1951
Rhubarb as Baseball Game Spectator (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.8
1950
The Fuller Brush Girl as Punchy (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.1
1950
Pretty Baby as Caravan Club Waiter (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.8
1950
The Great Jewel Robber as Police Officer (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.6
1950
The Flame and the Arrow as Guard (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.3
1950
Blues Busters as Teddy Davis (as William Vincent)
Movie ★ 6.7
1950
Barricade as Miner (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.4
1940s 15 credits
1949
Madame Bovary as Guest (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.8
1949
The Lone Ranger as Stage Driver
TV ★ 6.8
1948
Albuquerque as Townsman in Buckboard (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.8
1948
Silver River as Soldier (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.1
1947
Body and Soul as Fight Spectator (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.7
1947
Trail Street as Henchman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.5
1946
Road to Utopia as Henchman in Saloon (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.7
1946
The Man I Love as Drunk (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.1
1945
Johnny Angel as Crewman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.0
1942
The Spoilers as Miner (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.2
1941
Manpower as Lineman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.8
1941
The Wagons Roll at Night as Roustabout (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.5
1941
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde as Brawler (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.5
1940
Virginia City as Barfly (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.2
1940
Flowing Gold as Man on Dance Floor (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.8
1930s 15 credits
1939
The Oklahoma Kid as Townsman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.0
1939
Movie ★ 4.8
1939
Movie ★ 5.3
1939
Smashing the Money Ring as Convict Fighting with 'Brass' (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.8
1939
Each Dawn I Die as Convict (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.8
1939
Slapsie Maxie's as Johnny's Cornerman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.0
1937
We Who Are About to Die as Convict (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.0
1936
Road Gang as Convict at Blackfoot (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.0
1934
Stingaree as Man with Beard (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.1
1934
Movie ★ 4.4
1933
The Mayor of Hell as Guard (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.2
1933
Baby Face as Laborer (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.2
1933
King Kong as Member of Ship's Crew (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.6
1933
The Bowery as Pug (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.4
1932
Scarface as One of Costillo's Hoods (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.4
1920s 4 credits
1929
Woman Trap as Himself - a boxer (as 'Sailor Billy' Vincent)
Movie ★ 5.3
1929
The Man I Love as K.O. O'Hearn
Movie ★ 5.5
1929
Movie ★ 6.0
1928
A Girl in Every Port as Bar Brawler in Marseille (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.0
Crew Credits
1950s 9 credits
1959
Movie ★ 7.8
1957
Movie ★ 6.0
1955
Movie ★ 7.5
1954
Movie ★ 6.0
1954
Movie ★ 6.8
1952
Movie ★ 7.0
1952
Movie ★ 6.2
1950
Movie ★ 6.1
1950
Movie ★ 6.3
1940s 2 credits
1947
Movie ★ 6.5
1946
Movie ★ 6.5
1930s 2 credits
1936
Movie ★ 3.7
1932
Scarface Stunts
Movie ★ 7.4