Emile Meyer
Actor · 18 films

Emile Meyer

1950 to 1974 · 18 August 1910, d. 1987 · New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

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.

Career Signature

How Emile Meyer’s filmography reads.

Five of Perfery’s 75 vibes, averaged across every film they acted in.