Roman Bohnen

Roman Bohnen

Known for

Acting

Born

November 24, 1901

Birthplace

Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA

Died

February 24, 1949 (aged 47)

Biography

Roman Bohnen, born November 24, 1901, was a distinguished American character actor renowned for his versatility and powerful performances. His career spanned both stage and screen, earning acclaim for his roles in Broadway productions like "The Ladder" and "Johnny Johnson." Bohnen's impactful presence extended to film, notably in classics such as "Of Mice and Men," where his portrayal of the compassionate George earned critical praise. His depth and ability to embody multifaceted characters made him a respected figure in the Golden Age of Hollywood. Bohnen's legacy persists through his indelible contributions to the entertainment industry, showcasing an enduring talent that continues to infl...

Best known work

The Best Years of Our Lives
The Best Years of Our Lives
1946
Brute Force
Brute Force
1947
The Strange Love of Martha Ivers
The Strange Love of Martha Ivers
1946
The Song of Bernadette
The Song of Bernadette
1943
Of Mice and Men
Of Mice and Men
1939
Joan of Arc
Joan of Arc
1948
None But the Lonely Heart
None But the Lonely Heart
1944
Night Has a Thousand Eyes
Night Has a Thousand Eyes
1948
Arch of Triumph
Arch of Triumph
1948
Edge of Darkness
Edge of Darkness
1943

Filmography

  1. 1955

    MGM ParadeTV

    as Self (1 episode)

  2. 1949

    Mr. Soft Touch

    as Barney Teener

  3. 1949

    Kazan

    as Maitlin

  4. 1948

    Joan of Arc

    as Durand Laxart, Joan's Uncle

  5. 1948

    Night Has a Thousand Eyes

    as Special Prosecutor Melville Weston

  6. 1948

    Arch of Triumph

    as Dr. Veber

  7. 1948

    Open Secret

    as Roy Locke

  8. 1947

    For You I Die

    as Smitty

  9. 1947

    Song of Love

    as Dr. Hoffman

  10. 1947

    Brute Force

    as Warden A.J. Barnes

  11. 1947

    California

    as Col. Stuart

  12. 1946

  13. 1946

  14. 1946

  15. 1946

    Winter Wonderland

    as Timothy Wheeler

  16. 1946

    The Hoodlum Saint

    as Father O'Doul

  17. 1946

    Deadline at Dawn

    as Frantic Man with Injured Cat

  18. 1946

    Miss Susie Slagle's

    as Dean Wingate

  19. 1945

    A Bell for Adano

    as Carl Erba

  20. 1945

    Counter-Attack

    as Kostyuk

  21. 1944

  22. 1944

  23. 1944

    The Hitler Gang

    as Captain Ernst Röhm

  24. 1943

    The Song of Bernadette

    as François Soubirous

  25. 1943

    Mission to Moscow

    as Mr. Krestinsky

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