Biography
Emile Meyer
Acting
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 televi…
Career works
77
Movies
49
Series
28
Career average
6.5/10
Birth date
08/18/1910
Place of birth
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Date of death
03/19/1987
Filmography highlights
Movies
The Legend of Frank Woods
1977 · 7.0
Macon County Line
1974 · 5.8
The Blue Knight
1973 · 5.5
The Outfit
1973 · 6.8
A Time for Killing
1967 · 4.7
Hostile Guns
1967 · 5.6
Young Dillinger
1965 · 7.3
Taggart
1965 · 5.5
Move Over, Darling
1963 · 6.7
Young Jesse James
1960 · 4.8
The Girl in Lovers Lane
1960 · 3.2
King of the Wild Stallions
1959 · 6.8
Good Day for a Hanging
1959 · 6.4
Revolt in the Big House
1958 · 6.3
The Fiend Who Walked the West
1958 · 6.4
Series
The Blue Knight
1973 · 5.0
The F.B.I.
1965 · 5.6
The Legend of Jesse James
1965 · 5.8
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
1964 · 7.1
87th Precinct
1961 · 7.8
The Asphalt Jungle
1961 · 5.0
The Roaring 20's
1960
Route 66
1960 · 6.7
The Islanders
1960 · 8.0
Outlaws
1960 · 6.7
The Tall Man
1960 · 6.9
Dennis the Menace
1959 · 6.6
Wichita Town
1959 · 4.9
Tightrope
1959 · 6.3
Rawhide
1959 · 7.2