Biography
Edward Barry Kelley (August 19, 1908 – June 5, 1991) was an American actor on Broadway in the 1930s and 1940s and in films during the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s. The heavy-set actor created the role of Ike in Oklahoma! on Broadway. A popular figure in film noir and crime films, he appeared in over 15 such pictures. His large size and acting range had him playing shyster lawyers, judges, detectives, and police officers.
Acted in 107
1960s
- 1969
The Extraordinary Seaman
Admiral Barnwell
- 1968
- 1967
Rango
TV
- 1966
- 1965
Mister Roberts
TV
Mona McCluskey
Texas millionaire · 1 episode
- 1964
Rio Conchos
Croupier
- 1963
- 1962
- 1961
Secret of Deep Harbor
Milo Fowler
Police Dog Story
Bert Dana
- 1960
The Tom Ewell Show
TV
Ice Palace
Einer Wendt
1950s
- 1959
- 1958
Buchanan Rides Alone
Lew Agry
- 1957
Gunfire at Indian Gap
Sheriff Daniel Harris
The Tall Stranger
Hardy Bishop
The Joker is Wild
Hugh McCarthy
Monkey on My Back
Big Ralph
The Wings of Eagles
Capt. Jock Clark
- 1956
Accused of Murder
Police Capt. Art Smedley
- 1955
Trial
Jim Brackett
Crossroads
Warden · 1 episode
New York Confidential
Robert Frawley
Women's Prison
Warden Brock
- 1954
The Shanghai Story
Ricki Dolmine
The Long Wait
Tucker
- 1953
Champ for a Day
Tom Healy
Vice Squad
Dwight Foreman
Remains to Be Seen
Lt. O'Flair
General Electric Theater
Fred, Jack, Fat Man · 1 episode
- 1952
Back at the Front
Brig. Gen. Dixon
Woman of the North Country
O'Hara
- 1951
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
James Hogan, Tenny · 1 episode
The Well
Sam Packard
Francis Goes to the Races
Roy Square Deal Mallory
- 1950
Southside 1-1000
Bill Evans
The Killer That Stalked New York
Treasury Agent Johnson
Right Cross
Allan Goff
Big Town
TV
711 Ocean Drive
Vince Walters
Love That Brute
Burly Lieutenant
The Capture
Earl C. Mahoney, Finance Co. V.P.
Wabash Avenue
Bouncer
Black Hand
Capt. Thompson
1940s
- 1949
The File on Thelma Jordon
District Attorney William Pierce
Red, Hot and Blue
Lieutenant Gorham
Johnny Stool Pigeon
William McCandles
Mr. Belvedere Goes to College
Griggs
Ma and Pa Kettle
Mr. Victor Tomkins
The Undercover Man
Attorney Edward J. O'Rourke
Appearances1
1950s
- 1950
