
Emile Meyer
Born
1910-08-18
Place of birth
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Died
1987-03-19
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

Paths of Glory
Father Dupree

Shane
Rufus Ryker

Sweet Smell of Success
Lt. Harry Kello

The Man with the Golden Arm
Detective Bednar

Panic in the Streets
Capt. Beauclyde - Master of Nile Queen (uncredited)

Blackboard Jungle
Mr. Halloran

Perry Mason
Patrolman Joe

Perry Mason
Ed Talbert

Move Over, Darling
Process Server (uncredited)

The Lineup
Inspector Al Quine

The Outfit
Amos Hopper

The Tall Men
Chickasaw Charlie

Riot in Cell Block 11
Warden Reynolds

Silver Lode
Sheriff Wooley

Man with the Gun
Saul Atkins