Emile Meyer
Actor
- Born
- August 18, 1910 · New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
- Died
- March 19, 1987 (age 76)
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).
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Known for
Paths of Glory
October 25, 1957
Shane
April 23, 1953
Sweet Smell of Success
July 4, 1957
The Man with the Golden Arm
December 26, 1955
Panic in the Streets
July 27, 1950
Blackboard Jungle
March 25, 1955
The Outfit
October 19, 1973
Move Over, Darling
December 19, 1963
The Lineup
June 11, 1958
The Tall Men
September 22, 1955
Riot in Cell Block 11
February 18, 1954
Silver Lode
June 24, 1954
Acting49
- 1977The Legend of Frank Woods as Sheriff Dooley
- 1974Macon County Line as Gurney
- 1973The Blue Knight as Harry Debbs
- 1973The Outfit as Amos Hopper
- 1967A Time for Killing as Col. Harries
- 1967Hostile Guns as Uncle Joe Reno
- 1965Young Dillinger as Det. Jergins
- 1965Taggart as Ben Blazer
- 1963Move Over, Darling as Process Server (uncredited)
- 1960Young Jesse James