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Acting
Emile Meyer
Emile Meyer is best known for Perry Mason, Rawhide, Maverick and Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.. Emile Meyer was born on August 18, 1910. Emile Meyer died on March 19, 1987 at the age of 76.
- Born
- August 18, 1910
- Place of birth
- New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
- Died
- March 19, 1987 (76 years old)
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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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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Known for
Filmography
- 1973The Blue KnightHarry Debbs
- 1965The F.B.I.
- 1965The Legend of Jesse JamesCap Walters
- 1964Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
- 196187th Precinct
- 1961The Asphalt Jungle
- 1960Route 66
- 1960The IslandersGard
- 1960The Tall Man
- 1960Outlaws
- 1960The Roaring 20's
- 1959Dennis the Menace
- 1959RawhideRaymond Curtis
- 1959Wichita Town
- 1959Tightrope
- 195877 Sunset Strip
- 1958Peter Gunn
- 1958Lawman
- 1958Bat MastersonGen. Zachary Moran
- 1957Maverick
- 1957Perry MasonPatrolman Joe
- 1957The Thin Man
- 1956Dick Powell's Zane Grey TheatreKane Eldridge
- 1955The MillionaireLt. Peyser
- 1954Public Defender
- 1954Stories of the CenturyJoe Burns
- 1953City Detective
- 1951Schlitz Playhouse of StarsEarl Hollowell
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Emile Meyer been in?
Emile Meyer is best known for Perry Mason, Rawhide, Maverick and Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C..
When was Emile Meyer born?
Emile Meyer was born on August 18, 1910. (New Orleans, Louisiana, USA)
How old is Emile Meyer?
Emile Meyer died on March 19, 1987 at the age of 76.
Updated: November 1, 2026 ·