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Roman Bohnen

Born 1901-11-24
Died 1949-02-24
📍 Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA

Roman Bohnen, born November 24, 1901, was a distinguished American character actor renowned for his versatility and powerful performances. His career spanned both stage and screen, earning acclaim for his roles in Broadway productions like "The Ladder" and "Johnny Johnson." Bohnen's impactful presence extended to film, notably in classics such as "Of Mice and Men," where his portrayal of the compassionate George earned critical praise. His depth and ability to embody multifaceted characters made him a respected figure in the Golden Age of Hollywood. Bohnen's legacy persists through his indelible contributions to the entertainment industry, showcasing an enduring talent that continues to influence actors and audiences alike.

Filmography 38

MGM Parade
as Self
1955
Mr. Soft Touch
as Barney Teener
1949
Kazan
as Maitlin
1949
Joan of Arc
as Durand Laxart, Joan's Uncle
1948
Night Has a Thousand Eyes
as Special Prosecutor Melville Weston
1948
Arch of Triumph
as Dr. Veber
1948
Open Secret
as Roy Locke
1948
For You I Die
as Smitty
1947
Song of Love
as Dr. Hoffman
1947
Brute Force
as Warden A.J. Barnes
1947
California
as Col. Stuart
1947
The Best Years of Our Lives
as Pat Derry
1946
Two Years Before the Mast
as Macklin
1946
The Strange Love of Martha Ivers
as Mr. O'Neil
1946
Winter Wonderland
as Timothy Wheeler
1946
The Hoodlum Saint
as Father O'Doul
1946
Deadline at Dawn
as Frantic Man with Injured Cat
1946
Miss Susie Slagle's
as Dean Wingate
1946
A Bell for Adano
as Carl Erba - Cart Man
1945
Counter-Attack
as Kostyuk
1945
None But the Lonely Heart
as Dad Pettyjohn
1944
The Hairy Ape
as Paddy
1944
The Hitler Gang
as Captain Ernst Röhm
1944
The Song of Bernadette
as François Soubirous
1943
Mission to Moscow
as Mr. Krestinsky
1943
Edge of Darkness
as Lars Malken
1943
The Hard Way
as Sam Chernen (Uncredited)
1943
Grand Central Murder
as Ramon
1942
The Affairs of Jimmy Valentine
as Tom Forbes
1942
Young America
as Mr. Barnes
1942
The Bugle Sounds
as Mr. Leech
1942
Appointment for Love
as Dr. Gunther
1941
The Tell-Tale Heart
as Old Man
1941
They Dare Not Love
as Baron Shafter
1941
Ghost Treasure
as Pete Wilkins (uncredited)
1941
So Ends Our Night
as Mr. Kern
1941
Of Mice and Men
as Candy
1939
Vogues of 1938
as Morgan's Lawyer
1937