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American actor
Gender
Male
Place of birth
Brooklyn, USA
Place of death
Carpinteria, USA
Age
80 years
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Biography

George Meeker (March 5, 1904 – August 19, 1984) was an American character film and Broadway actor who became more of a legend off-camera than on.

A graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Meeker made several films such as Crime, Inc. (1945) and A Thief in the Dark (1928), and he played an uncredited part in All Through the Night (1941).

Meeker has a star at 6101 Hollywood Boulevard in the Motion Pictures section of the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Meeker's Broadway credits include Conflict (1929), Back Here (1928), Judy (1927), A Lady's Virtue (1925), and Judy Drops In (1924).

Selected filmography

  • Four Sons (1928) - Andreas - Her Son
  • The Escape (1928) - Dr. Don Elliott
  • A Thief in the Dark (1928) - Ernest
  • Chicken a La King (1928) - Buck Taylor
  • Girl-Shy Cowboy (1928) - Harry Lasser
  • Strictly Dishonorable (1931) - Henry
  • Emma (1932) - Bill Smith
  • Fireman, Save My Child (1932) - Stevens (uncredited)
  • A Fool's Advice (1932) - Harry Bayliss
  • The Misleading Lady (1932) - Bob Tracy
  • The Famous Ferguson Case (1932) - Jigger Bolton
  • The First Year (1932) - Dick Loring
  • Back Street (1932) - Kurt Shendler
  • Blessed Event (1932) - Cromwell Church - the Announcer (uncredited)
  • Vanity Street (1932) - Val French
  • Afraid to Talk (1932) - Lenny Collins
  • The Match King (1932) - Erickson (uncredited)
  • Sweepings (1933) - Bert Pardway
  • Pick-Up (1933) - Artie Logan (uncredited)
  • Night of Terror (1933) - Prof. Arthur Hornsby
  • Song of the Eagle (1933) - August Hoffmann
  • The Life of Jimmy Dolan (1933) - Charles Magee
  • Double Harness (1933) - Dennis Moore
  • Chance at Heaven (1933) - Sid Larrick
  • Only Yesterday (1933) - Dave Reynolds
  • King for a Night (1933) - John Williams
  • Hi, Nellie! (1934) - Sheldon
  • Dark Hazard (1934) - Pres Barrow
  • Hips, Hips, Hooray! (1934) - Beauchamp
  • Ever Since Eve (1934) - Philip Baxter
  • Melody in Spring (1934) - Wesley Prebble
  • Uncertain Lady (1934) - Dr. Alexander Garrison
  • I Believed in You (1934) - Saracen Jones
  • Little Man, What Now? (1934) - Schultz
  • Paris Interlude (1934) - Rex
  • The Dragon Murder Case (1934) - Monty Montague
  • The Richest Girl in the World (1934) - Donald
  • Against the Law (1934) - Bert Andrews
  • Broadway Bill (1934) - Henry Early
  • Bachelor of Arts (1934) - Prof. Donald Woolsey
  • Murder on a Honeymoon (1935) - Tom Kelsey, Alias Roswell T. Forrest
  • The Wedding Night (1935) - Gilly (uncredited)
  • Oil for the Lamps of China (1935) - Bill Kendall
  • Don't Bet on Blondes (1935) - Minor Role (scenes deleted)
  • Dante's Inferno (1935) - Drunk at Ship's Cafe (uncredited)
  • Welcome Home (1935) - Edward Adams
  • Manhattan Butterfly (1935)
  • Murder by Television (1935) - Richard Grayson
  • The Rainmakers (1935) - Orville Parker
  • Remember Last Night? (1935) - Vic Huling
  • If You Could Only Cook (1935) - Parker (uncredited)
  • Don't Get Personal (1936) - Freddie Miller
  • Tango (1936) - Foster Carver, Tony's Brother
  • The Country Doctor (1936) - Dr. Wilson
  • In Paris, A.W.O.L. (1936) - David
  • Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936) - Henneberry (uncredited)
  • Gentle Julia (1936) - Crum
  • Neighborhood House (1936) - Adolph, Theatre Manager
  • Walking on Air (1936) - Tom Quinlan
  • Wedding Present (1936) - Gordon Blaker
  • Career Woman (1936) - Mr. Smith
  • Beware of Ladies (1936) - Freddie White
  • History Is Made at Night (1937) - Mr. Norton
  • The Man Who Found Himself (1937) - Howard Dennis (uncredited)
  • On Again-Off Again (1937) - Tony
  • Stella Dallas (1937) - Spencer Chandler (uncredited)
  • Escape by Night (1937) - Fred Peters
  • Music for Madame (1937) - Orchestra Leader (uncredited)
  • The Westland Case (1937) - Richard Bolston
  • Tarzan's Revenge (1938) - Nevin Potter
  • Change of Heart (1938) - Richards (uncredited)
  • Reckless Living (1938) - Man at Race Track (uncredited)
  • Danger on the Air (1938) - Tuttle
  • Having Wonderful Time (1938) - Subway Masher (uncredited)
  • Marie Antoinette (1938) - Robespierre
  • Smashing the Rackets (1938) - District Attorney Aide (uncredited)
  • Slander House (1938) - Dr. Herbert Stallings
  • Crime Takes a Holiday (1938) - Chuck (uncredited)
  • Long Shot (1939) - Dell Baker
  • Wings of the Navy (1939) - Steve Connors (uncredited)
  • Rough Riders' Round-up (1939) - George Lanning
  • The Lady and the Mob (1939) - George Watson
  • The Kid from Texas (1939) - Henry Smith Harrington (uncredited)
  • It's a Wonderful World (1939) - Ned Brown (uncredited)
  • Undercover Doctor (1939) - Dapper Dan Barr
  • The Jones Family in Hollywood (1939) - Movie Studio Actor (uncredited)
  • Stunt Pilot (1939) - Earl Martin
  • Everything's on Ice (1939) - Harrison Gregg
  • The Roaring Twenties (1939) - Masters
  • A Child Is Born (1939) - Mr. Harry Laverne (uncredited)
  • Nick Carter, Master Detective (1939) - Hartley (uncredited)
  • All Women Have Secrets (1939) - Doc
  • Gone with the Wind (1939) - Poker-Playing Captain (uncredited)
  • Escape to Paradise (1939) - Harry Wilson (uncredited)
  • Swanee River (1939) - Henry Foster
  • Free, Blonde and 21 (1940) - Drunk (uncredited)
  • Sandy Is a Lady (1940) - Mr. Porter, The Writer
  • Yesterday's Heroes (1940) - Tony
  • A Night at Earl Carroll's (1940) - Stage Manager
  • Michael Shayne, Private Detective (1940) - Harry Grange
  • High Sierra (1941) - Pfiffer
  • The Singing Hill (1941) - John R. Ramsey
  • Affectionately Yours (1941) - Anita's Escort (uncredited)
  • Love Crazy (1941) - DeWest
  • Mountain Moonlight (1941) - Long
  • Hurricane Smith (1941) - Joan's Boss (uncredited)
  • Dive Bomber (1941) - Tom (uncredited)
  • Marry the Boss's Daughter (1941) - Snavely
  • The Body Disappears (1941) - (scenes deleted)
  • You're in the Army Now (1941) - Captain Austin
  • All Through the Night (1942) - Reporter (uncredited)
  • Captains of the Clouds (1942) - Playboy
  • The Male Animal (1942) - Reporter on Porch (uncredited)
  • Murder in the Big House (1942) - 'Scoop' Conner
  • Larceny, Inc. (1942) - Mr. Jackson
  • Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942) - Hotel Clerk #1 (uncredited)
  • Spy Ship (1942) - Paul
  • Wings for the Eagle (1942) - Personnel Man
  • The Gay Sisters (1942) - Dick's Boss (uncredited)
  • Secret Enemies (1942) - Rudolph Dietz - Desk clerk
  • Busses Roar (1942) - Nick Stoddard
  • You Can't Escape Forever (1942) - Cummings - Greer's Lawyer (uncredited)
  • Casablanca (1942) - Rick's friend (uncredited)
  • The Ox-Bow Incident (1943) - Mr. Swanson (uncredited)
  • Son of Dracula (1943) - Party Guest (uncredited)
  • Up in Arms (1944) - Ashley's Aide
  • Take It Big (1944) - John Hankinson
  • Silent Partner (1944) - R.S. Treavor, Desk Clerk
  • Seven Doors to Death (1944) - Charles Eaton
  • Song of Nevada (1944) - Chris Calahan
  • The Port of 40 Thieves (1944) - Frederick St. Clair
  • Marriage Is a Private Affair (1944) - Jonesy (uncredited)
  • Bowery to Broadway (1944) - Harvey's Man (uncredited)
  • I Accuse My Parents (1944) - Charles Blake
  • Dead Man's Eyes (1944) - Nick Phillips
  • The Big Show-Off (1945) - Wally Porter
  • Eadie Was a Lady (1945) - Caleb Van Horn VIII (uncredited)
  • Brenda Starr, Reporter (1945, Serial) - Frank Smith (uncredited)
  • Docks of New York (1945) - Prince Egor Mallet
  • A Guy, a Gal and a Pal (1945) - Granville Breckenridge
  • Crime, Inc. (1945) - Barry North
  • Blonde Ransom (1945) - Forbes
  • Mr. Muggs Rides Again (1945) - Dollar Davis
  • Crime Doctor's Warning (1945) - Mrs. Lake's Attorney #1 (uncredited)
  • Come Out Fighting (1945) - Silk Henley
  • Northwest Trail (1945) - Whitey Yeager
  • Black Market Babies (1945) - Anthony Marsden
  • The Red Dragon (1945) - Edmond Slade
  • Just Before Dawn (1946) - Walter Foster (uncredited)
  • Murder Is My Business (1946) - Carl Meldrum
  • The People's Choice (1946) - Elmer Blodgett
  • Chick Carter, Detective (1946) - Nick Pollo
  • Below the Deadline (1946) - Jeffrey Hilton
  • Angel on My Shoulder (1946) - Mr. Bentley (uncredited)
  • Her Sister's Secret (1946) - Guy
  • Home in Oklahoma (1946) - Steve McClory
  • Apache Rose (1947) - Reed Calhoun
  • Smash-Up, the Story of a Woman (1947) - Wolf, an Attorney (uncredited)
  • Road to Rio (1947) - Sherman Mallory
  • The Gay Ranchero (1948) - Vance Brados
  • King of the Gamblers (1948) - Bernie Dupal
  • The Dude Goes West (1948) - Gambler (uncredited)
  • Superman (1948, Serial) - Driller
  • Silver Trails (1948) - Will Jackson
  • One Touch of Venus (1948) - Mr. Crust (uncredited)
  • The Denver Kid (1948) - Dealer Andre
  • Words and Music (1948) - Producer (uncredited)
  • The Crime Doctor's Diary (1949) - Carl Anson (uncredited)
  • Omoo-Omoo, the Shark God (1949) - Dr. Godfrey Long
  • Sky Liner (1949) - Financier
  • Ranger of Cherokee Strip (1949) - Eric Parsons
  • The Invisible Monster (1950) - Harry Long
  • Twilight in the Sierras (1950) - Matt Brunner
  • Spoilers of the Plains (1951) - Scientist Jim
  • Wells Fargo Gunmaster (1951) - Roulette Croupier
  • Government Agents vs. Phantom Legion (1951) - Willard
  • Honeychile (1951) - Gambler (uncredited)
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What is George Meeker known for?
George Meeker was an American character actor who appeared in over 180 films in a career that spanned five decades. He is best known for his roles in classic films such as "Gone with the Wind" and "Stagecoach".
When was George Meeker born?
George Meeker was born on March 5, 1904.
What other notable films did George Meeker appear in?
In addition to "Gone with the Wind" and "Stagecoach," George Meeker also appeared in several other notable films, including "Scrooge" (1935), "The Wizard of Oz" (1939), and "All Quiet on the Western Front" (1930).
Did George Meeker have a long acting career?
Yes, George Meeker had a long and successful acting career. He started appearing in films in the late 1920s and continued to work in the industry until the 1960s, appearing in over 180 films during that time.
What was George Meeker's cause of death?
George Meeker passed away on August 19, 1984, in Carpinteria, California. The cause of his death was not publicly disclosed.
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