Emile Meyer

About

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...

Known for

Perry MasonSeries • 1957MaverickSeries • 1957Dick Powell's Zane Grey TheatreSeries • 1956The F.B.I.Series • 1965RawhideSeries • 1959Route 66Series • 1960Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.Series • 1964LawmanSeries • 1958Peter GunnSeries • 195877 Sunset StripSeries • 1958Bat MastersonSeries • 1958Dennis the MenaceSeries • 1959The MillionaireSeries • 1955OutlawsSeries • 1960The Thin ManSeries • 1957The Tall ManSeries • 1960Public DefenderSeries • 195487th PrecinctSeries • 1961TightropeSeries • 1959The Roaring 20'sSeries • 1960Paths of GloryMovie • 1957The Legend of Jesse JamesSeries • 1965City DetectiveSeries • 1953ShaneMovie • 1953