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Emory Parnell

Acting Born Dec 28, 1892 Died Jun 22, 1979 Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA 259 credits
259
Total Credits
1938–1990
53 Years Career Span
76
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Emory Parnell works in acting. Born December 28, 1892 in Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA. Died June 22, 1979. Archytele tracks 259 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Known for

Film

Hot Summer Week

as Bartender
Film

The Andromeda Strain

as Pete 'Old Doughboy' Arnold (uncredited)

Medical Center

as Mr. Oldham

Mayberry R.F.D.

as Older Man
Film

Poltergeist

as Sheriff Blake

Petticoat Junction

as Sheriff Blake
Film

A Beautiful Mind

as Murphy
Film

Predator

as Uncle Edward
Film

Predator

as Juror

Dennis the Menace

as O'Reilly

The Alaskans

1959
Film

Alias Jesse James

as Angel's Rest Sheriff (uncredited)

Frequent co-stars

Herb Vigran 3 shared titles
George Sanders 3 shared titles
Kazuki Yao 2 shared titles
Percy Helton 2 shared titles
Ralph Sanford 2 shared titles
Jack Elam 2 shared titles
Makiko Ohmoto 2 shared titles
Kazuhiko Nishimatsu 2 shared titles
Frank Ferguson 2 shared titles
Herbert Rudley 2 shared titles

Career timeline

Myrna Loy: So Nice to Come Home To
Hot Summer Week
The Andromeda Strain
Medical Center
Mayberry R.F.D.
Green AcresThe Bounty Killer
Petticoat Junction
Mister EdThe Two Little Bears
The Andy Griffith ShowThe Andy Griffith ShowThe Case of the Dangerous Robin
Dennis the MenaceThe AlaskansAlias Jesse James
LawmanLawmanLawmanBat Masterson77 Sunset Strip
Perry MasonMaverickMaverickMaverickMaverick
Hey, Jeannie!Hey, Jeannie!ConflictPardnersThe Young Guns
CheyenneCheyenneGunsmokeNavy LogArtists and Models
Public DefenderSabrinaThe Joe Palooka StoryMa and Pa Kettle at HomeThe Long, Long Trailer
The Life Of RileyThe Life Of RileyThe Life Of RileyThe Band WagonGeneral Electric Theater
Four Star PlayhouseThe Abbott and Costello ShowThe Abbott and Costello ShowRancho NotoriousMacao
I Love LucyBoston BlackieThe Adventures of Wild Bill HickokThe Adventures of Wild Bill HickokShow Boat
The Colgate Comedy HourTrail of Robin HoodRock Island TrailTo Please a LadyKey to the City
The Life of RileyMa and Pa KettleHideoutA Woman's SecretThe Beautiful Blonde from Bashful Bend
Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream HouseWords and MusicHere Comes TroubleSummer HolidayBlonde Ice
The Crime Doctor's GambleThe Guilt of Janet AmesViolenceGas House Kids Go WestStork Bites Man
Colonel Effingham's RaidGallant JourneyBadman's TerritoryAbie's Irish RoseAbie's Irish Rose
Mama Loves PapaThe Big BeefThe Crime Doctor's CourageSing Your Way HomeTwo O'Clock Courage
Tall in the SaddleCasanova BrownThe Miracle of Morgan's CreekAndy Hardy's Blonde TroubleWilson
The OutlawMr. LuckyGovernment GirlDu Barry Was a LadyNazty Nuisance
I Married a WitchSaboteurThe Pride of the YankeesArabian NightsAll Through the Night
The Maltese FalconJohnny EagerThe Blonde from SingaporeThe Monster and the GirlBlossoms in the Dust
Foreign CorrespondentNorth West Mounted PoliceStranger on the Third FloorYoung Tom EdisonThe Great McGinty
The Roaring TwentiesUnion PacificAt the CircusOn Dress ParadeLet Freedom Ring

Full Filmography

259 titles
  • Myrna Loy: So Nice to Come Home To (1990) as (archive footage)
  • Hot Summer Week (1972) as Bartender
  • The Andromeda Strain (1971) as Pete 'Old Doughboy' Arnold (uncredited)
  • Medical Center (1969) as Mr. Oldham
  • Mayberry R.F.D. (1968) as Older Man
  • Green Acres (1965) as Sheriff Blake
  • The Bounty Killer (1965) as Sam - Bartender
  • Petticoat Junction (1963) as Sheriff Blake
  • Advertisement
  • Mister Ed (1961) as Murphy
  • The Two Little Bears (1961) as Grimshaw Wilkins
  • The Andy Griffith Show (1960) as Uncle Edward
  • The Andy Griffith Show (1960) as Juror
  • The Case of the Dangerous Robin (1960) as Arab # 1
  • Dennis the Menace (1959) as O'Reilly
  • The Alaskans (1959)
  • Alias Jesse James (1959) as Angel's Rest Sheriff (uncredited)
  • Lawman (1958)
  • Lawman (1958) as Hank the Bartender
  • Lawman (1958) as Hank
  • Bat Masterson (1958) as Ira Ponder
  • 77 Sunset Strip (1958) as Burton Baldwin
  • The Texan (1958)
  • Man of the West (1958) as Henry (uncredited)
  • The Hot Angel (1958) as Judd Pfeiffer
  • The Notorious Mr. Monks (1958) as Sheriff Cobus Anders
  • Perry Mason (1957) as Leo Mann
  • Maverick (1957) as Cousin Lonnie
  • Maverick (1957) as Hank
  • Maverick (1957) as Fred Grady
  • Maverick (1957) as Bill Anders
  • Maverick (1957) as Clarence
  • Sugarfoot (1957) as Simpson
  • The Real McCoys (1957)
  • Hey, Jeannie! (1956) as Plain-Clothes Man
  • Hey, Jeannie! (1956) as L.G. Barnes
  • Conflict (1956) as Sheriff Bert Meadows
  • Pardners (1956) as Col. Hart (uncredited)
  • The Young Guns (1956) as Padgett
  • So Your Wife Wants to Work (1956) as Mr. Batten (uncredited)
  • That Certain Feeling (1956) as Senator (uncredited)
  • Cheyenne (1955) as Luther Gannon
  • Cheyenne (1955) as Henry Sawyer
  • Gunsmoke (1955) as Prospector
  • Navy Log (1955) as Capt. Jurgesson
  • Artists and Models (1955) as Mr. Kelly (uncredited)
  • How to Be Very, Very Popular (1955) as Chief of Police
  • Feathertop (1955) as Major Whitby
  • So You Want to Be a V.P. (1955) as (uncredited)
  • Public Defender (1954) as Gunderson
  • Sabrina (1954) as Charles (uncredited)
  • The Joe Palooka Story (1954)
  • Ma and Pa Kettle at Home (1954) as Billy Reed
  • The Long, Long Trailer (1954) as Policeman (uncredited)
  • Battle of Rogue River (1954) as Sgt. McClain
  • Pride of the Blue Grass (1954) as Mr. Casey
  • Jungle Gents (1954) as Police Captain
  • The Rocket Man (1954) as Big Bill Watkins
  • So You Want to Know Your Relatives (1954) as Mr. Battan (uncredited)
  • Meet the O'Briens (1954) as Dad
  • The Two Gun Teacher (1954) as Prof. Kleinberg
  • The Life Of Riley (1953) as Foreman
  • The Life Of Riley (1953) as Hawkins
  • The Life Of Riley (1953)
  • The Band Wagon (1953) as Man on Train (uncredited)
  • General Electric Theater (1953) as Nagel, Defense Counsel
  • General Electric Theater (1953) as Ben Day
  • Revlon Mirror Theatre (1953)
  • Confidentially Connie (1953) as Mr. Daveney (uncredited)
  • Call Me Madam (1953) as Senator Gallagher
  • Fort Vengeance (1953) as Patrick Fitzgibbon
  • Safari Drums (1953) as Larry Conrad
  • So You Want to Learn to Dance (1953) as George Blivens - Joe's Boss
  • Sweethearts on Parade (1953) as Mayor
  • Shadows of Tombstone (1953) as Sheriff Webb
  • Lost in a Turkish Bath (1953) as A.J. Corbett
  • Four Star Playhouse (1952) as Desk Sergeant (uncredited)
  • The Abbott and Costello Show (1952) as Sheriff
  • The Abbott and Costello Show (1952) as Police Sergeant at Firing Range
  • Rancho Notorious (1952) as Sheriff (uncredited)
  • Macao (1952) as Ship's Captain (uncredited)
  • Ma and Pa Kettle at the Fair (1952) as Billy Reed
  • Lost in Alaska (1952) as Sherman
  • Has Anybody Seen My Gal? (1952) as Policeman (uncredited)
  • Gobs and Gals (1952) as Senator Prentice
  • When in Rome (1952) as Ship's Captain
  • Dreamboat (1952) as Crazy Sam (uncredited)
  • So You Want to Wear the Pants (1952) as Mr. Batten (uncredited)
  • The Fabulous Senorita (1952) as Dean Bradshaw
  • So You Want to Enjoy Life (1952) as Joe's Boss (uncredited)
  • Oklahoma Annie (1952) as Judge Byrnes
  • So You Never Tell a Lie (1952) as Mr. Batten (uncredited)
  • The McGurk Way (1952) as Dan McGurk Sr.
  • I Love Lucy (1951) as Policeman
  • Boston Blackie (1951)
  • The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok (1951)
  • The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok (1951) as Professor Kleinberg
  • Show Boat (1951) as Jake Green (uncredited)
  • Two of a Kind (1951) as First Deputy (uncredited)
  • Ma and Pa Kettle Back on the Farm (1951) as Billy Reed
  • Let's Go Navy! (1951) as Police Sgt. Mulloy
  • My True Story (1951) as Ed Praskins
  • All That I Have (1951) as Juror Barstow
  • Footlight Varieties (1951) as Older Cop
  • The Colgate Comedy Hour (1950) as Self
  • Trail of Robin Hood (1950) as J. Corwin Aldridge
  • Rock Island Trail (1950) as Sen. Wells
  • To Please a Lady (1950) as Mr. Wendall
  • Key to the City (1950) as Council Chairman
  • Unmasked (1950) as 'Pop' Swenson
  • Chain Gang (1950) as Capt. Duncan
  • County Fair (1950) as Tim Brennan
  • The Life of Riley (1949) as Clay J. Stevenson
  • Ma and Pa Kettle (1949) as Bill Reed
  • Hideout (1949) as Arnie Anderson
  • A Woman's Secret (1949) as Police Lieutenant at Desk
  • The Beautiful Blonde from Bashful Bend (1949) as Mr. Hingleman
  • Massacre River (1949) as Sgt. Johanssen
  • Hellfire (1949) as Sheriff Duffy
  • Alaska Patrol (1949) as Capt. Jan Roburt
  • Rose of the Yukon (1949) as Tim MacNab
  • Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House (1948) as Mr. PeDelford
  • Words and Music (1948) as Mr. Feiner
  • Here Comes Trouble (1948) as Winfield 'Windy' Blake
  • Summer Holiday (1948) as Dannville Beach Club Bartender (uncredited)
  • Blonde Ice (1948) as Police Capt. Bill Murdock
  • You Gotta Stay Happy (1948) as Bank Watchman
  • Strike It Rich (1948) as Carlton
  • Assigned to Danger (1948) as Sheriff (uncredited)
  • Disaster (1948) as Father Mulvaney (uncredited)
  • The Crime Doctor's Gamble (1947) as O'Reilly
  • The Guilt of Janet Ames (1947) as (uncredited)
  • Violence (1947) as True Dawson
  • Gas House Kids Go West (1947) as Police Sergeat Casey
  • Stork Bites Man (1947) as Alan Kimberly
  • Calendar Girl (1947) as The Mayor
  • Colonel Effingham's Raid (1946) as Joe Alsobrook
  • Gallant Journey (1946) as Car Driver (uncredited)
  • Badman's Territory (1946) as Bitter Creek (uncredited)
  • Abie's Irish Rose (1946) as Rabbi Jacob Samuels
  • Abie's Irish Rose (1946) as Father John Whalen
  • Deadline at Dawn (1946) as Police Captain Bender (uncredited)
  • The Show-Off (1946) as Mr. Appelton
  • Queen of Burlesque (1946) as Inspector Crowley
  • Deadline for Murder (1946) as Masseur
  • The Falcon's Alibi (1946) as Metcalf
  • Little Iodine (1946) as Mr. Bigdome
  • Riverboat Rhythm (1946) as Sheriff Martin
  • Strange Triangle (1946) as Barney Shaefer
  • Mama Loves Papa (1945) as O'Leary
  • The Big Beef (1945) as Mr. Bib
  • The Crime Doctor's Courage (1945) as Police Captain Birch
  • Sing Your Way Home (1945) as Ship's captain
  • Two O'Clock Courage (1945) as Insp. Bill Brenner
  • What, No Cigarettes (1945) as Man in Line at Drugstore
  • You Drive Me Crazy (1945) as Mr. Hinkledorfer
  • It Shouldn't Happen to a Dog (1945)
  • Tall in the Saddle (1944) as Sheriff Jackson
  • Casanova Brown (1944) as Frank, the Bell Captain
  • The Miracle of Morgan's Creek (1944) as Mr. Tuerck
  • Andy Hardy's Blonde Trouble (1944) as Train Conductor (uncredited)
  • Wilson (1944) as Chairman of Democratic Committee (uncredited)
  • The Falcon in Hollywood (1944) as Inspector McBride
  • Once Upon a Time (1944) as Policeman (uncredited)
  • Address Unknown (1944) as Postman
  • Feather Your Nest (1944) as Farmer
  • Gildersleeve's Ghost (1944) as Haley
  • The Falcon in Mexico (1944) as James 'Lucky Diamond' Hughes [Script name: Winthrop Hughes]
  • A Night of Adventure (1944) as Judge
  • Triple Trouble (1944)
  • The Case of the Tremendous Trifle (1944) as Wilson
  • The Outlaw (1943) as Dolan (uncredited)
  • Mr. Lucky (1943) as Dock Watchman (uncredited)
  • Government Girl (1943) as The Chief (uncredited)
  • Du Barry Was a Lady (1943) as Gatekeeper (uncredited)
  • Nazty Nuisance (1943) as Capt. Spense
  • Slightly Dangerous (1943) as Policeman at newspaper office (uncredited)
  • The Hard Way (1943) as Policeman at Hospital (Uncredited)
  • Mission to Moscow (1943) as Uncaring Businessman (uncredited)
  • The Unknown Guest (1943) as Sheriff Dave Larsen
  • Dangerous Blondes (1943) as Officer McGuire (uncredited)
  • Young Ideas (1943) as Judge Canute J. Kelly
  • London Blackout Murders (1943) as Henryk Peterson (uncredited)
  • Two Señoritas from Chicago (1943) as Rupert Shannon
  • I Married a Witch (1942) as Allen - Hotel Owner (uncredited)
  • Saboteur (1942) as Henry - Husband in Movie (uncredited)
  • The Pride of the Yankees (1942) as Chicago Policeman O'Doul (uncredited)
  • Arabian Nights (1942) as Harem Sentry
  • All Through the Night (1942) as Cop Outside Warehouse (uncredited)
  • The Major and the Minor (1942) as Conductor #2 (uncredited)
  • Gentleman Jim (1942) as Dennis Simmons (uncredited)
  • They All Kissed the Bride (1942) as Mahoney
  • Once Upon a Honeymoon (1942) as Quisling (uncredited)
  • Larceny, Inc. (1942) as O'Casey
  • Obliging Young Lady (1942) as Motorcycle Policeman Behind Billboard (uncredited)
  • Apache Trail (1942) as Mr. Walters (uncredited)
  • Over My Dead Body (1942) as Police Capt. Grady
  • Syncopation (1942)
  • Highways by Night (1942) as Police Sergeant Ransome
  • The Remarkable Andrew (1942) as Policeman
  • Night in New Orleans (1942) as Jensen (uncredited)
  • Two Yanks in Trinidad (1942) as Police Chief (uncredited)
  • Cadets on Parade (1942) as Inspector Kennedy
  • The Maltese Falcon (1941) as Ship's Mate (uncredited)
  • Johnny Eager (1941) as Policeman Telling Eager to Move His Taxicab (uncredited)
  • The Blonde from Singapore (1941) as Capt. Nelson
  • The Monster and the Girl (1941) as Policeman in Alley
  • Blossoms in the Dust (1941) as Senator
  • So Ends Our Night (1941) as Weiss
  • All the World's a Stooge (1941) as Ajax Bullion
  • The Lady from Cheyenne (1941) as Crowley
  • Louisiana Purchase (1941) as Sam Horowitz, Lawyer
  • The Case of the Black Parrot (1941) as Simmonds
  • A Shot in the Dark (1941) as Marsotti
  • Three Sons o' Guns (1941) as Man Delivering Radio
  • Unholy Partners (1941) as Colonel Mason
  • Foreign Correspondent (1940) as 'Mohican' Captain
  • North West Mounted Police (1940) as George Higgins
  • Stranger on the Third Floor (1940) as Grilling Detective in Dream Sequence (uncredited)
  • Young Tom Edison (1940) as Bob
  • The Great McGinty (1940) as Policeman at Soup Kitchen (uncredited)
  • Abe Lincoln in Illinois (1940) as Minor Role (uncredited)
  • Out West with the Peppers (1940) as Ole
  • The Golden Fleecing (1940) as Featherway (uncredited)
  • Blondie on a Budget (1940) as Policeman Dempsey (uncredited)
  • The Devil's Pipeline (1940) as R.J. Adams
  • The Roaring Twenties (1939) as Gangster (uncredited)
  • Union Pacific (1939) as Foreman (uncredited)
  • At the Circus (1939) as Ringmaster (uncredited)
  • On Dress Parade (1939) as Paddy - Policeman (uncredited)
  • Let Freedom Ring (1939) as Axel (uncredited)
  • Invisible Stripes (1939) as Policeman Outside Bank (uncredited)
  • Idiot's Delight (1939) as Fifth Avenue Mounted Cop
  • The Secret of Dr. Kildare (1939) as Policeman (uncredited)
  • You Can't Get Away with Murder (1939) as Second Detective (uncredited)
  • East Side of Heaven (1939) as Doorman (uncredited)
  • The Spellbinder (1939) as Club 88 Doorman (uncredited)
  • The House of Fear (1939) as Policeman
  • They Shall Have Music (1939) as Policeman in Rain (uncredited)
  • I Stole a Million (1939) as Cop at Flower Shop (uncredited)
  • Sudden Money (1939) as Cop
  • Winter Carnival (1939) as Williams - Editor
  • Pacific Liner (1939) as Olaf
  • Sued for Libel (1939) as Jerome Walsh
  • Off the Record (1939) as Policeman (uncredited)
  • The Day the Bookies Wept (1939) as Motor Cop (uncredited)
  • The Lady and the Mob (1939) as Policeman Riley
  • One Hour to Live (1939) as Fats Monoham
  • Twelve Crowded Hours (1939) as Doorkeeper (uncredited)
  • Tiny Troubles (1939) as Officer Clancy
  • Angels with Dirty Faces (1938)
  • Blondie (1938) as Police Desk Sergeant (uncredited)
  • I Am the Law (1938) as Detective Brophy (uncredited)
  • The Mad Miss Manton (1938) as Doorman (uncredited)
  • Call of The Yukon (1938) as Swenson
  • Girls on Probation (1938) as Officer Craig
  • Arson Racket Squad (1938) as Chief J.P. Riley
  • King of Alcatraz (1938) as Olaf
  • Doctor Rhythm (1938) as Sgt. Olson (uncredited)
  • Illegal Traffic (1938)

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Emory Parnell best known for?

Emory Parnell is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Hot Summer Week (1972), The Andromeda Strain (1971), Medical Center (1969), Mayberry R.F.D. (1968).

When and where was Emory Parnell born?

Emory Parnell was born on December 28, 1892 in Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA. They passed away on June 22, 1979.

How many credits does Emory Parnell have?

Emory Parnell has accumulated over 259 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1938 to 1990.

What is Emory Parnell's background in cinema and television?

Emory Parnell (December 29, 1892 – June 22, 1979) was an American vaudeville performer and actor who appeared in over 250 films in his 36-year career. He was nicknamed "The Big Swede" and was sometimes credited as "Emery" or "Parnel". Seeking better opportunities in Hollywood, Parnell and his wife moved to Los Angeles...

Emory Parnell by the numbers

259credits
211films
48TV series
1938–1990active years

Age in their best-rated roles

Full filmography (259) Born on December 28 In memoriam 1979

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