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James Flavin
Data de nascimento:
14/05/1906
Local de nascimento:
Portland, Maine, USA
Data de falecimento:
23/04/1976
Biografia
American character actor whose career lasted nearly half a century. James Wilson Flavin Jr. was the son of a hotel waiter of Canadian-English extraction and a mother, Katherine, whose father was an Irish immigrant. (Thus Flavin, well-known in Hollywood as an "Irish" type, was only one-quarter Irish.) Flavin was born and raised in Portland, Maine (a fact that may have enrichened his later working relationship with director John Ford, also a Portland native). He attended the United States Military Academy at West Point, but (contrary to some sources) did not graduate. Instead he dropped out and returned to Portland where he drove a taxi. Then as now, summer stock companies flocked to Maine each year, and in 1929 he was asked to fill in for an actor. He did well with the part and the company manager offered him $150 per week to go with the troupe back to New York. Flavin accepted and by the spring of 1930 was living in a rooming house at 108 W. 87th Street in Manhattan. Flavin didn't manage to crack Broadway at this time (his Broadway debut would not occur for another thirty-nine years, in the 1971 revival of "The Front Page," in which Flavin played Murphy and briefly took over the lead role of Walter Burns from star Robert Ryan). He worked his way across the country in stock productions and tours, arriving in Los Angeles around 1932. He quickly made the transition to movies, landing the lead in his very first film, a Universal serial, The Airmail Mystery (1932). He also landed his leading lady, marrying the serial's female star Lucile Browne that same year. However, the serial marked virtually the last time that Flavin would play the lead in a film. Thereafter, he was restricted almost exclusively to supporting characters, many of them without so much as a name. He specialized in uniformed cops and hard-bitten detectives, but played chauffeurs, cabbies, and even a 16th-century palace guard with aplomb. Flavin appeared in nearly four hundred films between 1932 and 1971, and in almost a hundred television episodes before his final appearance, as President Dwight D. Eisenhower in Francis Gary Powers: The True Story of the U-2 Spy Incident (1976). Flavin died of a heart ailment at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles on April 23, 1976. His widow Lucile died seventeen days later. They were survived by their son, William James Flavin, subsequently a professor at the United States Army War College. James and Lucile Brown Flavin were buried at Holy Cross Cemetery in Culver City, California.
Filmes em que atuou
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A História de Francis Gary Powers (1976)- 0.00 ★President Dwight D. Eisenhower
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Law and Order (1976)- 0.00 ★Capt. Toomey
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A Sangue Frio (1967)- 7.47 ★Clarence Duntz
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Good Times (1967)- 5.00 ★Lieutenant
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The Further Adventures of Gallegher (1965)- 0.00 ★Lt. Flynn
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Crepúsculo de Uma Raça (1964)- 6.70 ★Ft. Robinson Sergeant of the Guard (uncredited)
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Johnny Rocco (1958)- 5.20 ★Mooney
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O Último Hurrah (1958)- 7.09 ★Police Capt. Michael J. Shanahan (uncredited)
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A Passagem da Noite (1957)- 6.30 ★Tim Riley
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Footsteps in the Night (1957)- 5.30 ★Mr. Bradbury
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Hold That Hypnotist (1957)- 5.10 ★Jake Morgan
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The Restless Breed (1957)- 6.00 ★Secret Service Chief
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Wild Is the Wind (1957)- 6.80 ★Wool Buyer
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Francis Entre Fantasmas (1956)- 5.10 ★Police Chief Martin
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Nunca Deixei de Te Amar (1956)- 6.60 ★Timmy
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O Salário do Pecado (1955)- 6.10 ★Attorney Michael X. Flanders
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Apache Ambush (1955)- 5.60 ★Col. Marshall
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Mister Roberts (1955)- 7.02 ★Military Policeman
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Massacre Canyon (1954)- 5.00 ★Col. Tarant
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Dragonfly Squadron (1954)- 6.00 ★Doctor
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Abbott e Costello no Planeta Marte (1953)- 5.56 ★First Policeman in Bank
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Hot News (1953)- 5.00 ★Al Bragg
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The Eddie Cantor Story (1953)- 5.00 ★Kelly
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I Beheld His Glory (1953)- 0.00 ★Longinus
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Atalhos do Destino (1953)- 5.96 ★Coach Buck Holman
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Star of Texas (1953)- 0.00 ★Texas Rangers Capt. Sturdivant
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Confidentially Connie (1953)- 5.30 ★Harry (uncredited)
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A Rainha do Mar (1952)- 6.40 ★Conductor
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Perdição por Amor (1952)- 6.50 ★Mike - Bartender (uncredited)
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Here Come the Marines (1952)- 6.00 ★Lieutenant-Colonel at End
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O Marujo Foi na Onda (1952)- 6.10 ★Petty Officer (uncredited)
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Páginas da Vida (1952)- 6.40 ★Cop (segment "The Cop and the Anthem") (uncredited)
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Follow the Sun (1951)- 7.00 ★Henry Gibbs
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Oh! Susanna (1951)- 5.00 ★Capt. Worth
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Águas Traiçoeiras (1951)- 6.00 ★SP Commander
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According to Mrs. Hoyle (1951)- 5.00 ★Prosecuting Attorney
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Fighting Coast Guard (1951)- 6.50 ★Commander Rogers
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Rhubarb (1951)- 5.50 ★O'Leary, Manhattan Police Chief (uncredited)
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Armored Car Robbery (1950)- 6.50 ★Lt. Phillips
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Destination Murder (1950)- 5.10 ★Police Lt. Brewster
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Dakota Lil (1950)- 5.00 ★Secret Service Chief
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Rock Island Trail (1950)- 6.00 ★Railroad Workman
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South Sea Sinner (1950)- 5.00 ★Andrews
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The Savage Horde (1950)- 5.80 ★Guard
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O Azar de um Valente (1950)- 7.00 ★Gen. Brevort (uncredited)
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Blondie Hits the Jackpot (1949)- 6.50 ★Brophy
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Monstro de um Mundo Perdido (1949)- 6.34 ★Schultz
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Homicide (1949)- 5.30 ★Det. Lt. Boylan
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Prison Warden (1949)- 1.00 ★Guard Capt. Peter Butler
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Apaixonados (1949)- 6.40 ★Policeman in Park (Uncredited)
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Frente a Frente com Assassinos (1949)- 6.50 ★Insp. Wellman
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The Devil's Henchman (1949)- 6.00 ★Police Sergeant Briggs
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Mississippi Rhythm (1949)- 0.00 ★Stan Caldwell
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Caminho da Redenção (1949)- 7.00 ★
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Vênus, Deusa do Amor (1948)- 6.50 ★Kerrigan
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Sonha, Meu Amor (1948)- 6.30 ★Lieutenant Mitchell
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The Plunderers (1948)- 5.70 ★Sergeant Major
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The Noose Hangs High (1948)- 6.80 ★Traffic Cop (uncredited)
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Secret Service Investigator (1948)- 6.00 ★Police Inspector Thorndyke
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A Última Noite de Glória (1948)- 6.10 ★Sgt. Oliphant
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Anos de Inocência (1948)- 0.00 ★Guard (uncredited)
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Nora Prentiss (1947)- 5.90 ★District Attorney
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A Filha da Pecadora (1947)- 6.00 ★Pat Johnson
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Aconteceu na Quinta Avenida (1947)- 7.10 ★First Policeman (uncredited)
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Robin Hood Of Texas (1947)- 0.00 ★Captain Danforth
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A Canção dos Acusados (1947)- 6.80 ★Policeman Reardon (uncredited)
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Minha Morena Linda (1947)- 6.68 ★Det. Lt. 'Mac' Hennessey (uncredited)
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Mulher Caluniada (1947)- 5.70 ★Police Sergeant Patella
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Joe Palooka in the Knockout (1947)- 6.00 ★Policeman
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O Beco das Almas Perdidas (1947)- 7.10 ★Hoatley - First Carnival Owner (uncredited)
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Os Inconquistáveis (1947)- 6.20 ★Villager (uncredited)
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Regeneração (1946)- 6.20 ★Shake Thomas
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O Tempo Não Apaga (1946)- 7.10 ★Police Detective #1
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O Grande Segredo (1946)- 6.36 ★Col. Walsh
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The Missing Lady (1946)- 4.67 ★Police Insp. Cardona
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Boys' Ranch (1946)- 6.50 ★Policeman (uncredited)
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Conflito Sentimental (1946)- 6.40 ★Detective Sgt. McFarland (uncredited)
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Easy to Wed (1946)- 6.20 ★Joe
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Eu e o Sr. Satã (1946)- 6.35 ★Bellamy
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Tars and Spars (1946)- 4.70 ★Chief Bosun Mate Gurney
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Rendezvous with Annie (1946)- 6.00 ★Turnkey (uncredited)
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Young Widow (1946)- 4.80 ★Subway Conductor (Uncredited)
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Rastro Criminoso (1946)- 6.20 ★Woods
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Uma Vida Roubada (1946)- 6.50 ★Investigator (uncredited)
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A Cobra de Shanghai (1945)- 5.80 ★H.R. Jarvis
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Marujos do Amor (1945)- 6.80 ★Radio Cop
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Alma em Suplício (1945)- 7.61 ★Detective (uncredited)
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Circumstantial Evidence (1945)- 4.80 ★Guard
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Ninho da Serpente (1945)- 6.60 ★Police Officer (uncredited)
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Over 21 (1945)- 4.70 ★Captain (uncredited)
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The Spider (1945)- 5.30 ★Officer Johnny Tracy
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A Mão que Nos Guia (1945)- 7.00 ★Major at Kweilin Airbase (uncredited)
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Abroad with Two Yanks (1944)- 6.00 ★Sgt. Wiggins
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Uncertain Glory (1944)- 6.60 ★Captain of Mobile Guard
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Laura (1944)- 7.60 ★Det. McEveety (uncredited)
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O Eterno Pretendente (1944)- 5.80 ★Man in Subway (uncredited)
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Strange Affair (1944)- 6.20 ★Bank Security Guard (Uncredited)
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Um Sonho em Hollywood (1944)- 7.30 ★Marine Sergeant (uncredited)
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Férias de Natal (1944)- 6.40 ★Policeman
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A Legião Branca (1943)- 5.50 ★Captain O'Brien (Uncredited)
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I Dood It (1943)- 4.00 ★Federal Agent (uncredited)
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Murder on the Waterfront (1943)- 5.00 ★Cmdr. Kalin
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Águias Americanas (1943)- 6.30 ★Maj. A.M. Bagley
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Comboio Para o Leste (1943)- 7.00 ★Merchant Marine School Lieutenant-Commander (uncredited)
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Corvetas em Ação (1943)- 6.20 ★1st Lt. Bill Gardner
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Canta Coração (1943)- 5.80 ★Policeman
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O Diabo Disse Não (1943)- 6.90 ★Policeman (uncredited)
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Missão em Moscou (1943)- 5.20 ★American Senator (uncredited)
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Alta Malandragem (1943)- 6.50 ★Cop (uncredited)
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Riding High (1943)- 4.00 ★Train Conductor
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Swing Shift Maisie (1943)- 6.50 ★Radio Policeman (Uncredited)
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Fingers at the Window (1942)- 5.40 ★Police Lieutenant Schaeffer
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A Yank on the Burma Road (1942)- 4.00 ★Police Dispatcher
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Thru Different Eyes (1942)- 0.00 ★Thomas
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Gentleman Jim (1942)- 7.14 ★George Corbett (uncredited)
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Tough as They Come (1942)- 0.00 ★Process Server
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Cavalheiros da Galhofa (1942)- 5.83 ★Railroad Detective #2 (uncredited)
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Ten Gentlemen from West Point (1942)- 5.80 ★Capt. Luddy
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Night in New Orleans (1942)- 4.00 ★Egan (Uncredited)
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Um Assassino de Luvas (1942)- 6.20 ★Keenan - Detective Grilling Eddie (uncredited)
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Vendaval de Paixões (1942)- 6.47 ★Girl's Father (uncredited)
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Life Begins at Eight-Thirty (1942)- 6.30 ★Policeman
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Sabotador (1942)- 6.90 ★Motorcycle Cop (voice) (uncredited)
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Belle Starr (1941)- 5.60 ★Sergeant
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The Night of January 16th (1941)- 5.00 ★Policeman Kelly
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We Go Fast (1941)- 6.20 ★Police Lt. Bardette
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The Wild Man of Borneo (1941)- 6.50 ★Policeman
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A Porta de Ouro (1941)- 6.58 ★Immigration Guard (uncredited)
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Ride on Vaquero (1941)- 4.20 ★Officer Johnson
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Four Mothers (1941)- 5.67 ★Demolition Man (uncredited)
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Os Conquistadores (1941)- 6.00 ★Deputy Sheriff
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Texas (1941)- 6.50 ★Abilene Fight Announcer
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New York Town (1941)- 10.00 ★Recruiting Sergeant (uncredited)
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Quem Matou Vicki? (1941)- 6.74 ★Detective (uncredited)
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Volta Para Mim (1941)- 4.00 ★Tomassetti
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Ordinário, Marche! (1941)- 6.60 ★Recruiting Sergeant (uncredited)
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Pot o' Gold (1941)- 5.50 ★Sheriff Bud Connolly
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A Vida é Um Teatro (1941)- 6.50 ★Buck (Uncredited)
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Kathleen (1941)- 5.00 ★Moving Man
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Bedtime Story (1941)- 6.10 ★Hotel Guest in Room 625 (uncredited)
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Aquela Mulher! (1941)- 6.80 ★Orderly About to Give Bath (uncredited)
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Pot o' Gold (1941)- 5.50 ★Sheriff Bud Connolly (uncredited)
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The Great Profile (1940)- 6.30 ★Detective
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The Devil's Pipeline (1940)- 6.00 ★Dowling
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Melodia da Broadway de 1940 (1940)- 6.70 ★Clancy (uncredited)
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Lucky Cisco Kid (1940)- 5.60 ★Ranch Foreman
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South of Pago Pago (1940)- 4.80 ★Cafe Customer
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As Vinhas da Ira (1940)- 7.86 ★Guard (uncredited)
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Lembra-se Daquela Noite? (1940)- 7.40 ★Court Attendant (uncredited)
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The Fighting 69th (1940)- 5.40 ★Supply Sergeant (uncredited)
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Irmão Orquídea (1940)- 6.40 ★Parking Attendant at Fat Dutchy's (uncredited)
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Johnny Apollo (1940)- 6.72 ★Prison Guard In Library (uncredited)
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When the Daltons Rode (1940)- 6.00 ★Annabella's Brother
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Legião de Heróis (1940)- 6.26 ★Mountie
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A Longa Viagem de Volta (1940)- 6.51 ★Dock Policeman
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Tin Pan Alley (1940)- 5.00 ★Army Sergeant (uncredited)
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Castle on the Hudson (1940)- 6.80 ★Death Row Guard (uncredited)
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Knute Rockne All American (1940)- 5.90 ★Army Assistant Coach (uncredited)
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Um Sonho Para Dois (1940)- 5.60 ★Roaring 90's Club Doorman (uncredited)
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Florian (1940)- 1.00 ★Policeman
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The Golden Fleecing (1940)- 5.30 ★Cop (uncredited)
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O Castelo Sinistro (1940)- 6.43 ★Hotel Porter (uncredited)
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The Way of All Flesh (1940)- 4.00 ★Policeman
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Rhythm on the River (1940)- 7.00 ★Detective
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Women Without Names (1940)- 4.80 ★Guard
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And One Was Beautiful (1940)- 6.20 ★McRafferty
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Girl in 313 (1940)- 5.60 ★Det. Carvin
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La Conga Nights (1940)- 7.50 ★Grogin
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Double Alibi (1940)- 4.50 ★Patrolman Johnson
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Private Affairs (1940)- 0.00 ★Doorman (uncredited)
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Queen of the Mob (1940)- 4.50 ★Third FBI Director
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Hot Steel (1940)- 0.00 ★Storm Swenson
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Youth Will Be Served (1940)- 1.00 ★Buck Miller
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Manhattan Heartbeat (1940)- 0.00 ★Truck Driver
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Mr. Wong no Bairro Chinês (1939)- 5.40 ★Police Sgt. Jerry
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The Cisco Kid and the Lady (1939)- 4.90 ★Sergeant
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They All Come Out (1939)- 5.60 ★Officer (uncredited)
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Irish Luck (1939)- 5.30 ★Fluger
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Tell No Tales (1939)- 5.30 ★Officer Simmons (uncredited)
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Jesse James (1939)- 6.40 ★Cavalry Captain (uncredited)
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The Ice Follies of 1939 (1939)- 5.60 ★Doorman (Uncredited)
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Aliança de Aço (1939)- 6.50 ★Paddy (uncredited)
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Rose of Washington Square (1939)- 5.67 ★Guard (uncredited)
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They Shall Have Music (1939)- 5.90 ★Police Sergeant (uncredited)
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A Comédia de um Crime (1939)- 5.50 ★Turnkey
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Each Dawn I Die (1939)- 6.70 ★Policeman (uncredited)
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Sergeant Madden (1939)- 6.00 ★Police Interrogator
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Heróis Esquecidos (1939)- 7.49 ★Policeman (uncredited)
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Fast and Furious (1939)- 5.20 ★Policeman Guarding Entrance (uncredited)
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Everybody's Baby (1939)- 0.00 ★Police Announcer (uncredited)
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Code of the Streets (1939)- 7.00 ★Doorman
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Big Town Czar (1939)- 0.00 ★George Mitchell
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Joe and Ethel Turp Call on the President (1939)- 2.00 ★Policeman
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Mickey the Kid (1939)- 0.00 ★Sanders
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Manequim (1938)- 6.10 ★Burly Man (Uncredited)
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A Epopéia do Jazz (1938)- 6.60 ★Army Captain (uncredited)
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Lightning Carson Rides Again (1938)- 5.80 ★Justice Department Agent
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While New York Sleeps (1938)- 0.00 ★2nd Cop
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Night Spot (1938)- 4.70 ★Kidnapper
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Blondie (1938)- 7.10 ★Policeman in Accident Car (uncredited)
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Everybody's Doing It (1938)- 5.00 ★Detective Hayes
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Start Cheering (1938)- 7.00 ★Gas Station Attendant
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Do Mundo Nada Se Leva (1938)- 7.47 ★Jailer (uncredited)
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Gateway (1938)- 6.50 ★Guard
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The Duke of West Point (1938)- 3.80 ★Plebe Hockey Coach
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Piloto de Provas (1938)- 6.60 ★Pilot (uncredited)
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Three Loves Has Nancy (1938)- 4.20 ★Jack's Friend (uncredited)
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Wives Under Suspicion (1938)- 5.40 ★Jenks - Chauffeur (uncredited)
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I Am the Law (1938)- 6.60 ★George - Witness (uncredited)
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Born to Be Wild (1938)- 7.00 ★Striker (uncredited)
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Miracle Money (1938)- 4.00 ★Cop (uncredited)
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My Dear Miss Aldrich (1937)- 6.10 ★Dr. Spitzy Calahan (uncredited)
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Midnight Taxi (1937)- 5.00 ★Detective McCormick
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Vive, Ama e Aprende (1937)- 5.80 ★Marine Who Likes Painting (uncredited)
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Dangerously Yours (1937)- 6.00 ★Driver
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Big Town Girl (1937)- 6.00 ★State Trooper
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Dangerous Number (1937)- 5.00 ★Cab Driver
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Angel's Holiday (1937)- 5.50 ★Detective
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Hot Water (1937)- 5.00 ★Policeman (uncredited)
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I Promise to Pay (1937)- 5.50 ★Bill Seaver
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Vive-se Uma Só Vez (1937)- 7.13 ★State Trooper (uncredited)
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Jogo de Saias (1937)- 4.00 ★Det. Bill O'Malley
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Charlie Chan no Prado (1936)- 7.30 ★Detective
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They Met in a Taxi (1936)- 6.00 ★Policeman
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Irene, a Teimosa (1936)- 7.60 ★Detective (uncredited)
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How to Behave (1936)- 7.00 ★Man in Manhole (uncredited)
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Man on the Flying Trapeze (1935)- 5.90 ★Chauffeur (uncredited)
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Woman Wanted (1935)- 6.30 ★Mac - Policeman (uncredited)
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Secrets of Chinatown (1935)- 4.50 ★Brandhma
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The Daring Young Man (1935)- 0.00 ★Informant on Telephone
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Chinatown Squad (1935)- 6.00 ★Detective
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Captain Hurricane (1935)- 4.50 ★Freighter Officer
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Shipmates Forever (1935)- 6.50 ★Lieutenant (uncredited)
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Contra o Império do Crime (1935)- 6.46 ★Agent with Jean (uncredited)
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Public Hero Number 1 (1935)- 6.20 ★Flavin - Federal Agent (uncredited)
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Nas Garras da Lei (1935)- 6.60 ★Agent Arresting Julie (uncredited)
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One Way Ticket (1935)- 5.00 ★Ed
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The Murder Man (1935)- 7.00 ★Policeman at Merry-Go-Round (uncredited)
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Rendezvous (1935)- 4.80 ★2st Military Policeman (uncredited)
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The Brand of Hate (1934)- 4.50 ★Holt Larkins
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A Queridinha da Família (1934)- 5.50 ★Flannigan
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The Big Race (1934)- 0.00 ★Bill Figg
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Beloved (1934)- 0.00 ★Wilcox
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Wild Gold (1934)- 0.00 ★Detective (uncredited)
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As Aventuras de Cellini (1934)- 4.60 ★Palace Guard (uncredited)
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King Kong (1933)- 7.60 ★Mate Briggs
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Riot Squad (1933)- 4.50 ★Det. Mack McCue
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Hello, Sister! (1933)- 6.00 ★Fireman
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Ship of Wanted Men (1933)- 2.00 ★Frank Busch
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Only Yesterday (1933)- 6.80 ★Billy (Uncredited)
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Zaroff, O Caçador de Vidas (1932)- 6.95 ★First Mate on Yacht (uncredited)
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The Airmail Mystery (1932)- 0.00 ★Bob Lee
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Okay, America! (1932)- 8.00 ★Undetermined Role (uncredited)
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The All-American (1932)- 5.00 ★Don Lindsay
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McKenna of the Mounted (1932)- 0.00 ★Corporal Randall McKenna
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Back Street (1932)- 6.10 ★Reporter (uncredited)