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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Known For
The Man with the Golden Arm
(1955)
Detective Bednar
Paths of Glory
(1957)
Father Dupree
Shane
(1953)
Rufus Ryker
Blackboard Jungle
(1955)
Mr. Halloran
The Tall Men
(1955)
Chickasaw Charlie
Sweet Smell of Success
(1957)
Lt. Harry Kello
The Outfit
(1973)
Amos
A Time for Killing
(1967)
Col. Harries
Move Over, Darling
(1963)
Process Server (uncredited)
Panic in the Streets
(1950)
Capt. Beauclyde - Master of Nile Queen (uncredited)