
Known for
Acting
Born
August 18, 1910
Birthplace
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Died
March 19, 1987 (aged 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 "Ma...
1977
as Sheriff Dooley
1974
as Gurney
1973
as Harry Debbs
1973
1973
as Amos Hopper
1967
as Col. Harries
1967
as Uncle Joe Reno
1965
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as Det. Jergins
1965
as Ben Blazer
1964
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as Process Server (uncredited)
1961
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as Major Charlie Quantrill
1960
as Cal Anders
1959
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