Personal Info
Emile Meyer
Acting
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 …
Known For
Filmography
Movies
The Legend of Frank Woods
as Sheriff Dooley
Macon County Line
as Gurney
The Outfit
as Amos Hopper
The Blue Knight
as Harry Debbs
A Time for Killing
as Col. Harries
Hostile Guns
as Uncle Joe Reno
Taggart
as Ben Blazer
Young Dillinger
as Det. Jergins
Move Over, Darling
as Process Server (uncredited)
Young Jesse James
as Major Charlie Quantrill
