Roman Bohnen

Born: 1901-11-24 in Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA

Died: 1949-02-24

Known For: Acting

Biography

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

1955

MGM Parade as Self

1949

Mr. Soft Touch as Barney Teener
Kazan as Maitlin

1948

Joan of Arc as Durand Laxart, Joan's Uncle
Arch of Triumph as Dr. Veber
Night Has a Thousand Eyes as Special Prosecutor Melville Weston
Open Secret as Roy Locke

1947

Brute Force as Warden A.J. Barnes
California as Col. Stuart
Song of Love as Dr. Hoffman
For You I Die as Smitty

1946

The Best Years of Our Lives as Pat Derry
The Strange Love of Martha Ivers as Mr. O'Neil
The Hoodlum Saint as Father O'Doul
Deadline at Dawn as Frantic Man with Injured Cat
Two Years Before the Mast as Macklin
Miss Susie Slagle's as Dean Wingate
Winter Wonderland as Timothy Wheeler

1945

A Bell for Adano as Carl Erba - Cart Man
Counter-Attack as Kostyuk

1944

None But the Lonely Heart as Dad Pettyjohn
The Hitler Gang as Captain Ernst Röhm
The Hairy Ape as Paddy

1943

The Song of Bernadette as François Soubirous
Edge of Darkness as Lars Malken
Mission to Moscow as Mr. Krestinsky
The Hard Way as Sam Chernen (Uncredited)

1942

Grand Central Murder as Ramon
Young America as Mr. Barnes
The Bugle Sounds as Mr. Leech
The Affairs of Jimmy Valentine as Tom Forbes

1941

Appointment for Love as Dr. Gunther
Ghost Treasure as Pete Wilkins (uncredited)
So Ends Our Night as Mr. Kern
They Dare Not Love as Baron Shafter
The Tell-Tale Heart as Old Man

1939

Of Mice and Men as Candy

1937

Walter Wanger's Vogues of 1938 as Morgan's Lawyer