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Emile Meyer

1910-08-18

The Biography

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 in the 1957 Maverick episode "Rope of Cards." His guest appearance on the "Restless Gun" episode "Man and Boy" in 1957 included filming on the Iverson Movie Ranch in Chatsworth, Calif. His final film role was in The Legend of Frank Woods (1977). Description above from the Wikipedia article Emile Meyer, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Emile Meyer in

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Paths of Glory

8.267 average rating
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Shane

7.371 average rating
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Sweet Smell of Success

7.605 average rating
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The Tall Men

6.341 average rating
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Blackboard Jungle

6.9 average rating
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A Time for Killing

4.4 average rating
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The Man with the Golden Arm

7.1 average rating
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Drums Across the River

5.4 average rating
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Move Over, Darling

6.5 average rating
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The Outfit

6.8 average rating
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Panic in the Streets

6.9 average rating
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Good Day for a Hanging

6.2 average rating
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Silver Lode

6.1 average rating
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Man with the Gun

6.2 average rating
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The People Against O'Hara

5.7 average rating
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The Girl in the Red Velvet Swing

6.2 average rating
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Baby Face Nelson

5.8 average rating
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Taggart

5.2 average rating
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Riot in Cell Block 11

6.939 average rating
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The Blue Knight

5.8 average rating