Jack La Rue

About

Jack La Rue (born Gaspere Biondolillo) was an American stage, screen, and television actor. La Rue went from high school to his first acting job, in Otis Skinner's road company production of Blood and Sand. He performed in Broadway plays from around 1923 to 1931. According to La Rue, while appearing in Mae West's play Diamond Lil, he was spotted by Howard Hawks, who offered him a part in the film Scarface, starring Paul Muni. He moved to Hollywood, where he appeared in numerous films. However, Scarface was not one of them. La Rue stated in a newspaper article that, after four days, Hawks had to replace him with George Raft because La Rue was taller than Muni and had a more powerful voice. Later, however, Raft turned down the role of the despicable villain in The Story of Temple Drake, fearing it would damage his screen image, so the part went to La Rue. Sometimes mistaken for Humphrey...

Known for

Perry MasonSeries • 1957Love, American StyleSeries • 1969Lights OutSeries • 1949The Man from U.N.C.L.E.Series • 1964The MillionaireSeries • 1955Tombstone TerritorySeries • 1957The Girl from U.N.C.L.E.Series • 1966The Sea HawkMovie • 1940A Farewell to ArmsMovie • 1932Robin and the 7 HoodsMovie • 196442nd StreetMovie • 1933I Am a Fugitive from a Chain GangMovie • 1932Captains CourageousMovie • 1937My Favorite BrunetteMovie • 1947Three on a MatchMovie • 193240 Pounds of TroubleMovie • 1962The Kennel Murder CaseMovie • 193320,000 Years in Sing SingMovie • 1932The Story of Temple DrakeMovie • 1933The Spanish MainMovie • 1945DakotaMovie • 1945Charlie Chan in PanamaMovie • 1940Pardon My SarongMovie • 1942No Orchids for Miss BlandishMovie • 1948