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Emile Meyer

Actor

Emile Meyer

Acting
1953 — 1958 · 9 films
Lived
18 August 1910 — d. 1987
From
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.