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Born: December 29, 1892 – Died: June 22, 1979

Emory Parnell, a notable actor, was born on December 29, 1892, in St. Paul, Minnesota, USA. His journey in the entertainment industry left an indelible mark, with roles in iconic films like "The Miracle of Morgan's Creek" (1943), "Foreign Correspondent" (1940), and "Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House" (1948). Emory Parnell's talents graced both the big screen and television, showcasing his versatility. While he made a name for himself in showbiz, he remained rooted in his personal life, married to Effie Laird. His contributions to entertainment continue to be remembered, as he left a lasting legacy until his death on June 22, 1979, in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA.

Early Life and Career

Emory Parnell's journey from his humble beginnings in St. Paul, Minnesota, to becoming a notable actor in Hollywood is a testament to his dedication and talent. Growing up, he had a modest upbringing, but his passion for acting was evident from a young age. He attended a local school in Minnesota, but there is no record of him attending a university or majoring in any specific field.

Parnell's path to stardom began with small roles in theater productions and local performances. He honed his craft and eventually made his way to Hollywood in pursuit of his dreams. His first professional role in the entertainment industry is believed to have been in the early 1930s, although specific details are scarce.

However, it was his role in "The Miracle of Morgan's Creek" (1943) that marked a turning point in his career. The film, directed by Preston Sturges, was a critical and commercial success, and Parnell's performance as Mr. Tuerck was widely praised. This role catapulted him into the spotlight and opened doors to more significant opportunities in the industry.

Throughout his career, Emory Parnell received recognition for his talent, although he may not have received major awards like Oscars or Golden Globes. He was known for his versatility and appeared in a wide range of films and TV shows, solidifying his status as a dependable character actor.

Emory Parnell's impact on Hollywood and the entertainment industry cannot be overlooked. He may not be considered an icon or legend on the same level as some of his contemporaries, but his contributions to film and television have left a lasting legacy. His ability to portray a wide range of characters and his memorable performances continue to be appreciated by cinephiles and fans of classic cinema. Emory Parnell's dedication to his craft and his enduring presence on screen make him a notable figure in the history of Hollywood.

Filmography

Year Title Role
1972 Girls on the Road Bartender
1971 Gunsmoke (TV Series) First Prospector
1971 The Andromeda Strain Pete 'Old Doughboy' Arnold (uncredited)
1969 Medical Center (TV Series) Mr. Oldham
1969 Changes Man Seated at Lunchcounter (uncredited)
1969 Mayberry R.F.D. (TV Series) Older Man
1967 The Andy Griffith Show (TV Series) Juror | Uncle Edward
1966 Green Acres (TV Series) Sheriff Blake
1966 Petticoat Junction (TV Series) Sheriff Blake
1965 Git! T.C. Knox
1965 The Bounty Killer Sam - Bartender
1964 Perry Mason (TV Series) Leo Mann
1963 Empire (TV Series) Sven Berger
1963 Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (TV Series) Tom
1961–1963 Death Valley Days (TV Series) Ames | Commissioner Cleland
1963 Mister Ed (TV Series) Murphy
1958–1962 The Real McCoys (TV Series) Curly Brown | Sam Carter
1958–1962 Maverick (TV Series) Clarence | Hank | Fred Grady ...
1962 Room for One More (TV Series) Lieutenant Krebs
1958–1962 77 Sunset Strip (TV Series) Fireman | Burton Baldwin
1962 Dennis the Menace (TV Series) O'Reilly
1961 The Two Little Bears Grimshaw Wilkins
1961 Bronco (TV Series) Olaf Jorgeson
1961 Ada Security Guard (uncredited)
1961 National Velvet (TV Series) Bradley Walton
1961 Bat Masterson (TV Series) Ira Ponder
1961 Klondike (TV Series) Mr. Sykes
1960 Angel (TV Series) Unknown
1960 The Case of the Dangerous Robin (TV Series) Unknown
1960 Waldo (TV Movie) Unknown
1959–1960 The Alaskans (TV Series) Manager | Swede
1958–1960 Lawman (TV Series) Hank | Hank the Bartender
1959–1960 The Texan (TV Series) Hugo Henshaw | Samuel Dickens
1960 Hawaiian Eye (TV Series) Man Wanting Cab (uncredited)
1956–1960 Cheyenne (TV Series) Luther Gannon | Henry Sawyer
1960 Pony Express (TV Series) Senator
1959 Lassie (TV Series) Jody Higgins
1959 A Hole in the Head Sheriff (uncredited)
1959 This Earth Is Mine Berke (uncredited)
1958–1959 Sugarfoot (TV Series) Engineer | Simpson
1959 Alias Jesse James Angel's Rest Sheriff (uncredited)
1958 The Gray Ghost (TV Series) Braithwaite
1958 The Hot Angel Judd Pfeifer
1958 Frontier Doctor (TV Series) 2nd Stage Driver (uncredited)
1958 Man of the West Henry (uncredited)
1953–1958 The Life of Riley (TV Series) Hawkins | Mr. Hawkins | Rikley's Boss ...
1958 Man Without a Gun (TV Series) B.J. Holt
1958 The Notorious Mr. Monks Sheriff Cobus Anders
1958 Studio 57 (TV Series) Unknown
1957 Big-Foot Wallace (TV Movie) General
1954–1957 General Electric Theater (TV Series) Ben Day | Major Whitby | Nagel, Defense Counsel
1957 The Delicate Delinquent Sgt. Levitch (uncredited)
1957 Navy Log (TV Series) Capt. Jurgesson
1957 The Sheriff of Cochise (TV Series) Carl Brock
1956–1957 Hey, Jeannie! (TV Series) L.G. Barnes | Plain-Clothes Man
1956 Hot Shots B.L. Taylor (uncredited)
1956 Ethel Barrymore Theater (TV Series) Unknown
1951–1956 Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok (TV Series) Dad McWade | Professor Kleinberg | Mayor
1956 Conflict (TV Series) Sheriff Bert Meadows
1956 The Young Guns Padgett (uncredited)
1956 So Your Wife Wants to Work (Short) Mr. Batten (uncredited)
1956 Pardners Col. Hart (uncredited)
1956 That Certain Feeling Senator (uncredited)
1956 So You Think the Grass Is Greener (Short) Joe's Boss (uncredited)
1956 Jane Wyman Presents the Fireside Theatre (TV Series) Unknown
1955–1956 It's a Great Life (TV Series) Commander Gummidge | Coach Fogarty
1955 Artists and Models Mr. Kelly (uncredited)
1955 So You Want to Be a V.P. (Short) Harry Batten - Joe's Boss (uncredited)
1953–1955 Cavalcade of America (TV Series) Unknown
1955 How to Be Very, Very Popular Chief of Police
1955 You're Never Too Young Train Conductor (uncredited)
1955 The Road to Denver Mr. Murdock (uncredited)
1955 Four Star Playhouse (TV Series) Desk Sergeant (uncredited)
1955 The Looters Joe Sr. (unconfirmed)
1955 So You Want to Be on a Jury (Short) John J. Blivens (uncredited)
1954–1955 Where's Raymond? (TV Series) Unknown
1955 Treasury Men in Action (TV Series) Edward Malone
1954 Meet the O'Briens (TV Movie) Dad
1954 The Joe Palooka Story (TV Series) Harry
1954 The Ford Television Theatre (TV Series) Herman J. Karbfleischer
1954 So You Want to Know Your Relatives (Short) Mr. Battan (uncredited)
1952–1954 My Little Margie (TV Series) Mr. Parnell | Staub | Trimble
1954 The Red Skelton Hour (TV Series) Admiral Jim Grady
1954 Jungle Gents Police Capt. Daly (uncredited)
1954 Sabrina Charles - Butler (uncredited)
1954 The Pepsi-Cola Playhouse (TV Series) Unknown
1954 Public Defender (TV Series) Gunderson
1954 The Rocket Man Big Bill Watkins
1954 Pride of the Blue Grass Mr. Casey
1954 Ramar of the Jungle (TV Series) Davis
1954 Ma and Pa Kettle at Home Billy Reed
1954 Topper (TV Series) Coach Anderman
1954 Battle of Rogue River Sgt. McClain
1954 The Long, Long Trailer Policeman (uncredited)
1953–1954 The Abbott and Costello Show (TV Series) Sheriff | Police Sergeant at Firing Range | Bit
1953 Easy to Love Mr. Huffnagel (uncredited)
1953 The Revlon Mirror Theater (TV Series) Unknown
1953 Schlitz Playhouse (TV Series) Samuel Benson
1953 I Love Lucy (TV Series) Cop
1953 Shadows of Tombstone Sheriff Webb
1949–1953 The Lone Ranger (TV Series) James A.M. Boswell | Barlum
1953 Here Come the Girls Police Capt. Garrity (uncredited)
1953 Sweethearts on Parade Mayor
1953 The Band Wagon Man on Train (uncredited)
1953 Safari Drums Larry Conrad
1953 My Hero (TV Series) Humphrey Smith | Fred Pierce
1951–1953 Fireside Theatre (TV Series) Unknown
1953 So You Want to Learn to Dance (Short) George Blivens - Joe's Boss (uncredited)
1953 The Girl Who Had Everything Horse Auctioneer (uncredited)
1953 Fort Vengeance Patrick Fitzgibbon
1953 Confidentially Connie Mr. Daveney (uncredited)
1953 Call Me Madam Sen. Charlie Gallagher
1953 Lost in a Turkish Bath (Short) A.J. Corbett
1952–1953 Boston Blackie (TV Series) Eddie Miller | Andrew Bishop
1952 The McGurk Way (Short) Dan McGurk Sr.
1952 The Lawless Breed Bartender (uncredited)
1952 Your Jeweler's Showcase (TV Series) Unknown
1952 So You Want to Wear the Pants (Short) Mr. Batten (uncredited)
1952 Lost in Alaska Sherman
1951–1952 Front Page Detective (TV Series) MacDonald
1952 Beulah (TV Series) Mr. Randolph
1952 So You Never Tell a Lie (Short) Mr. Batten - Joe's Boss (uncredited)
1952 Dreamboat Crazy Sam - Used Car Salesman (uncredited)
1952 Ma and Pa Kettle at the Fair Billy Reed
1952 Washington Story Howard - INS Chief (uncredited)
1952 Has Anybody Seen My Gal Clancy - Policeman (uncredited)
1952 The Girl in White Yardman (uncredited)
1952 And Now Tomorrow Unknown
1952 Gobs and Gals Senator Prentice
1952 When in Rome Ship's Captain
1952 Macao Ship's Captain (uncredited)
1952 The Fabulous Senorita Dean Bradshaw
1952 So You Want to Enjoy Life (Short) Joe's Boss (uncredited)
1952 Oklahoma Annie Judge Byrnes
1952 Rancho Notorious Sheriff #2 (uncredited)
1952 Racket Squad (TV Series) Sheriff
1952 Boots Malone Evans (uncredited)
1951 The Stu Erwin Show (TV Series) Emory Parsons | Emory | Artie Singer
1951 Golden Girl McGuire (uncredited)
1951 All That I Have Juror Barstow
1951 Honeychile Mayor
1951 Deal Me In (Short) H.M. McCormick
1951 Let's Go Navy! Police Sgt. Mulloy
1951 The Amos 'n Andy Show (TV Series) Kingfish's Boss (uncredited)
1951 Show Boat Jake Green (uncredited)
1951 Two of a Kind First Deputy (uncredited)
1951 Ma and Pa Kettle Back on the Farm Billy Reed
1951 The Redhead and the Cowboy Northern Sympathizer Barfly (uncredited)
1951 My True Story Ed Praskins
1951 The Lemon Drop Kid Man Bumped Into on Street (uncredited)
1951 Belle Le Grand Marshal at Concert (uncredited)
1951 Grounds for Marriage Cop taking Ina back to Apartment (uncredited)
1950 Trail of Robin Hood J. Corwin Aldridge
1950 Night Club Daze (Short) Burke
1950 To Please a Lady Mr. Wendall
1950 Chain Gang Capt. Duncan
1950 County Fair Tim Brennan
1950 Kill the Umpire Schultz - Home Plate Umpire (uncredited)
1950 Rock Island Trail Senator Wells
1950 Beware of Blondie Herb Woodley
1950 Key to the City Council Chairman
1950 Unmasked 'Pop' Swenson
1949 The Life of Riley (TV Series) Clay J. Stevenson
1949 Massacre River Sgt. Johanssen
1949 Hellfire Sheriff Duffy
1949 The Beautiful Blonde from Bashful Bend Julius Hingleman
1949 Heart Troubles (Short) Unknown
1949 Ma and Pa Kettle Bill Reed
1949 Hideout Arnie Anderson
1949 Alaska Patrol Capt. Jan Roburt
1949 A Woman's Secret Desk Sergeant
1949 Rose of the Yukon Tim MacNab
1948 Words and Music Mr. Feiner
1948 Disaster Father Mulvaney (uncredited)
1948 Strike It Rich Carlton
1948 You Gotta Stay Happy Bank Watchman
1948 The Babe Ruth Story Saloon Keeper (scenes deleted)
1948 Assigned to Danger Sheriff (uncredited)
1948 Blonde Ice Police Capt. Bill Murdock
1948 Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House Mr. PeDelford
1948 Song of Idaho J. Chester Nottingham
1948 Here Comes Trouble Winfield 'Windy' Blake
1948 Summer Holiday Dannville Beach Club Bartender (uncredited)
1947 The Crime Doctor's Gamble O'Reilly
1947 Stork Bites Man Alan Kimberly
1947 Gas House Kids Go West Police Sergeat Casey
1947 Violence True Dawson
1947 The Guilt of Janet Ames Susie's Father (uncredited)
1947 Suddenly It's Spring Elevator Passenger (uncredited)
1947 Calendar Girl The Mayor
1946 The Show-Off Mr. Appelton
1946 Abie's Irish Rose Father John Whalen
1946 Little Iodine Mr. Bigdome
1946 Gallant Journey Car Driver (uncredited)
1946 Queen of Burlesque Police Insp. Tom Crowley
1946 Deadline for Murder Masseur
1946 Strange Triangle Barney Shaefer
1946 Badman's Territory Bitter Creek (uncredited)
1946 The Falcon's Alibi Metcalf
1946 Riverboat Rhythm Sheriff Martin
1946 Deadline at Dawn Police Captain Bender (uncredited)
1946 Colonel Effingham's Raid Joe Alsobrook
1945 Sing Your Way Home Ship's Captain
1945 The Big Beef (Short) Mr. Bib
1945 You Drive Me Crazy (Short) Mr. Hinkledorfer
1945 State Fair Congressman James A. Goodheart (uncredited)
1945 Mama Loves Papa O'Leary
1945 Radio Stars on Parade Chief Inspector (uncredited)
1945 What, No Cigarettes? (Short) Man in Line at Drugstore
1945 It Shouldn't Happen to a Dog (Short) Unknown
1945 Zombies on Broadway Ship's Captain (uncredited)
1945 It's in the Bag! Mr. Buddoo (uncredited)
1945 Two O'Clock Courage Insp. Bill Brenner
1945 Having Wonderful Crime Desk Sergeant (uncredited)
1945 The Crime Doctor's Courage Police Capt. Birch
1945 What a Blonde McPherson, A1 Plumbing | Ration Board (uncredited)
1945 Alibi Baby (Short) Unknown
1944 The Case of the Tremendous Trifle (Short) Wilson (uncredited)
1944 The Falcon in Hollywood Inspector McBride
1944 He Forgot to Remember (Short) 1st Policeman
1944 Feather Your Nest (Short) Farmer
1944 Heavenly Days Detective (uncredited)
1944 Tall in the Saddle Sheriff Jackson
1944 Gildersleeve's Ghost Police Commissioner Haley
1944 Triple Trouble (Short) Unknown
1944 Casanova Brown Frank
1944 The Falcon in Mexico Winthrop 'Lucky Diamond' Hughes
1944 Wilson Chairman of Democratic Committee (uncredited)
1944 The Great Moment Mr. Gruber (uncredited)
1944 The Kitchen Cynic (Short) Truant Officer
1944 A Night of Adventure Judge
1944 Once Upon a Time Radio Cart Cop (uncredited)
1944 Andy Hardy's Blonde Trouble Train Conductor (uncredited)
1944 Seven Days Ashore Captain Harvey (uncredited)
1944 Address Unknown Postman
1944 Radio Rampage (Short) Plasterer
1944 Love Your Landlord (Short) Gas Station Attendant
1943 The Miracle of Morgan's Creek Mr. Tuerck
1943 The Dancing Masters Featherstone (uncredited)
1943 Government Girl The Chief (uncredited)
1943 You're a Lucky Fellow, Mr. Smith Train Conductor (uncredited)
1943 The Unknown Guest Sheriff Dave Larsen
1943 Dangerous Blondes Officer McGuire (uncredited)
1943 Let's Face It Colonel (uncredited)
1943 Young Ideas Judge Canute J. Kelly
1943 Two Señoritas from Chicago Rupert Shannon (uncredited)
1943 Mr. Lucky Dock Watchman (uncredited)
1943 Du Barry Was a Lady Gatekeeper (uncredited)
1943 Nazty Nuisance Capt. Spense
1943 It's a Great Life Policeman (uncredited)
1943 Mission to Moscow Uncaring Businessman (uncredited)
1943 Slightly Dangerous Policeman at Newspaper Office (uncredited)
1943 The Human Comedy Policeman with Scared Ulysses (uncredited)
1943 The Outlaw Dolan - Man Entering Saloon (uncredited)
1943 London Blackout Murders Henryk Peterson (uncredited)
1943 The Hard Way Mac - Policeman at Hospital (uncredited)
1942 Over My Dead Body Police Capt. Grady
1942 Arabian Nights Harem Sentry
1942 Gentleman Jim Dennis Simmons - Doorman (uncredited)
1942 Once Upon a Honeymoon Quisling (uncredited)
1942 I Married a Witch Allen - Hotel Owner
1942 Highways by Night Police Sgt. Ransome
1942 Apache Trail Mr. Walters (uncredited)
1942 The Major and the Minor Conductor #2 (uncredited)
1942 Wings for the Eagle Policeman
1942 The Pride of the Yankees Chicago Policeman O'Doul (uncredited)
1942 Little Tokyo, U.S.A. Slavin (uncredited)
1942 They All Kissed the Bride Mahoney
1942 Night in New Orleans Jensen (uncredited)
1942 Syncopation Judge (uncredited)
1942 Larceny, Inc Police Officer O'Casey (uncredited)
1942 Saboteur Henry - Husband in Movie (uncredited)
1942 Two Yanks in Trinidad Police Chief (uncredited)
1942 Reap the Wild Wind Jailer (uncredited)
1942 The Remarkable Andrew Policeman (uncredited)
1942 Kings Row Harley Davis (uncredited)
1942 Obliging Young Lady Motorcycle Policeman Behind Billboard (uncredited)
1942 Cadets on Parade Police Inspector Kennedy
1942 All Through the Night Cop Outside Warehouse (uncredited)
1941 Louisiana Purchase Sam Horowitz, Lawyer
1941 Johnny Eager Policeman Telling Eager to Move His Taxicab (uncredited)
1941 Sullivan's Travels Rail Yard Bull (uncredited)
1941 Unholy Partners Col. Mason
1941 The Blonde from Singapore Capt. Nelson
1941 The Maltese Falcon Ship's Mate (uncredited)
1941 Three Sons o' Guns Delivery Man (uncredited)
1941 Kiss the Boys Goodbye Deputy (uncredited)
1941 Blossoms in the Dust Texas Senator (uncredited)
1941 All the World's a Stooge (Short) Ajax Bullion (as Emery Parnell)
1941 The Lady from Cheyenne Crowley (uncredited)
1941 A Shot in the Dark Marsotti
1941 The Monster and the Girl Policeman in Alley (uncredited)
1941 Mr. & Mrs. Smith Conway (uncredited)
1941 So Ends Our Night Weiss
1941 The Case of the Black Parrot Simmonds
1940 A Night at Earl Carroll's Policeman (uncredited)
1940 The Devil's Pipeline R.J. Adams
1940 North West Mounted Police George Higgins (uncredited)
1940 Hit Parade of 1941 Policeman (uncredited)
1940 The Golden Fleecing Featherway (uncredited)
1940 Stranger on the Third Floor Grilling Detective in Dream Sequence (uncredited)
1940 Foreign Correspondent Captain John Mark
1940 The Great McGinty Policeman at Soup Kitchen (uncredited)
1940 Out West with the Peppers Ole
1940 Those Were the Days! Jailer (uncredited)
1940 If I Had My Way Gustav Erickson (uncredited)
1940 Blondie on a Budget Policeman Dempsey (uncredited)
1940 Young Tom Edison Bob (uncredited)
1940 Abe Lincoln in Illinois Minor Role (uncredited)
1939 Invisible Stripes Policeman Outside Bank (uncredited)
1939 The Secret of Dr. Kildare Policeman on Gaylor Ave. (uncredited)
1939 One Hour to Live Fats Monoham
1939 Little Accident Policeman (uncredited)
1939 On Dress Parade Paddy - Policeman (uncredited)
1939 The Roaring Twenties Gangster (uncredited)
1939 At the Circus Ringmaster (uncredited)
1939 Sued for Libel Jerome Walsh
1939 The Day the Bookies Wept Motor Cop (uncredited)
1939 The Star Maker Mr. Olson (uncredited)
1939 I Stole a Million Friendly Cop at Flower Shop (uncredited)
1939 Winter Carnival Williams - Editor (uncredited)
1939 The Spellbinder Club 88 Doorman (uncredited)
1939 The House of Fear Policeman (uncredited)
1939 Unmarried Cop (uncredited)
1939 They Shall Have Music Policeman in Rain (uncredited)
1939 Union Pacific Foreman (uncredited)
1939 East Side of Heaven Doorman (uncredited)
1939 The Lady and the Mob Policeman Riley (uncredited)
1939 Sudden Money Cop (uncredited)
1939 You Can't Get Away with Murder Second Detective (uncredited)
1939 Let Freedom Ring Axel - 1st Swede (uncredited)
1939 Twelve Crowded Hours Doorkeeper (uncredited)
1939 Tiny Troubles (Short) Officer Clancy
1939 St. Louis Blues Policeman White (uncredited)
1939 Idiot's Delight Fifth Avenue Mounted Cop (uncredited)
1939 Off the Record Policeman (uncredited)
1939 Pacific Liner Olaf
1938 Sweethearts Fire Inspector (uncredited)
1938 Blondie Police Desk Sergeant (uncredited)
1938 Angels with Dirty Faces Officer McMann (uncredited)
1938 Illegal Traffic Lieutenant (uncredited)
1938 Girls on Probation Officer Craig (uncredited)
1938 The Mad Miss Manton Doorman (uncredited)
1938 King of Alcatraz Olaf
1938 I Am the Law Detective Brophy (uncredited)
1938 Doctor Rhythm Sgt. Olson (uncredited)
1938 Call of the Yukon Swenson (uncredited)
1938 Arson Gang Busters Chief J.P. Riley

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