Emile Meyer

Who was Emile Meyer?

Emile Meyer was an American actor 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, as Father Dupree in Paths of Glory and the corrupt cop in Sweet Smell of Success.

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 final film role was in The Legend of Frank Woods.