Biography
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). Description above from the Wikipedia article Emile Meyer, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Acted in 77
1970s
- 1977
The Legend of Frank Woods
Sheriff Dooley
- 1974
- 1973
The Blue Knight
Harry Debbs
The Blue Knight
Harry Debbs · 4 episodes
1960s
- 1967
Hostile Guns
Uncle Joe Reno
- 1965
Young Dillinger
Det. Jergins
- 1964
- 1963
Move Over, Darling
Process Server (uncredited)
- 1961
The Asphalt Jungle
TV
- 1960
Young Jesse James
Major Charlie Quantrill
1950s
- 1959
Wichita Town
TV
King of the Wild Stallions
Matt MacGuire
Good Day for a Hanging
Marshal Hiram Cain
- 1958
Revolt in the Big House
Warden
The Fiend Who Walked the West
Ames, Head Prison Guard
The Lineup
Inspector Al Quine
The Case Against Brooklyn
Police Capt. T.W. Wills
- 1957
Baby Face Nelson
Mac – Detective
The Delicate Delinquent
Sgt. Kelly
Badlands of Montana
Henry Harrison Hammer
- 1956
The Maverick Queen
Leo Malone
Raw Edge
Pop Penny
- 1955
White Feather
Magruder
- 1954
The Human Jungle
Abe Rowan
Shield for Murder
Capt. Gunnarson
Drums Across the River
Nathan Marlowe
- 1953
Girls in the Night
Kovacs
- 1952
Bloodhounds of Broadway
Skipper (uncredited)
Hurricane Smith
Capt. Raikes
- 1951
The Big Night
Peckinpaugh (as Emil Meyer)
Cattle Queen
Shotgun Thompson
The Sea Hornet
Harrie
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Earl Hollowell · 1 episode
The People Against O'Hara
Captain Tom Mulvaney
Tomorrow Is Another Day
Movie
- 1950
