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).
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Filmography
Cast Credits
The Legend of Frank Woods
Character: Sheriff Dooley
MOVIE • 1977
Macon County Line
Character: Gurney
MOVIE • 1974
The Blue Knight
Character: Harry Debbs
MOVIE • 1973
The Outfit
Character: Amos
MOVIE • 1973
A Time for Killing
Character:
MOVIE • 1967
A Time for Killing
Character: Col. Harries
MOVIE • 1967
Hostile Guns
Character: Uncle Joe Reno
MOVIE • 1967
The F.B.I.
Character:
TV • 1965
The Legend of Jesse James
Character: Cap Walters
TV • 1965
Young Dillinger
Character: Det. Jergins
MOVIE • 1965
Taggart
Character: Ben Blazer
MOVIE • 1965
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
Character:
TV • 1964
Move Over, Darling
Character: Process Server (uncredited)
MOVIE • 1963
87th Precinct
Character:
TV • 1961
The Asphalt Jungle
Character:
TV • 1961
The Roaring 20's
Character:
TV • 1960
Route 66
Character:
TV • 1960
The Islanders
Character: Gard
TV • 1960
Outlaws
Character:
TV • 1960
The Tall Man
Character:
TV • 1960