Emory Parnell
Acting
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Emory Parnell (December 29, 1892 – June 22, 1979) was an American vaudeville performer and actor who appeared in over 250 films in his 36-year career. He was nicknamed "The Big Swede" and was sometimes credited as "Emery" or "Parnel". Seeking better opportunities in Hollywood, Parnell and his wife moved to Los Angeles, California, where, helped by his red-faced Irish look of frustration, he immediately began to appear in films in a variety of role, such as policemen, doormen, landlords, and small town businessmen. One of his first films was Doctor Rhythm (1938). Although his appearances were often in "B" films, such as the Ma and Pa Kettle series, he also made credible showings in "A" films as well. One notable part was as a Paramount studio executive who sang about avoiding libel suits to open 1941's Louisiana Purchase. Parnell was also part of writer-director Preston Sturges' unofficial "stock company" of character actors in the 1940s, appearing in five of Sturges' films, including The Miracle of Morgan's Creek, where he played the crooked banker, "Mr. Tuerck", the chief antagonist of William Demarest's "Constable Kockenlocker". He also made a memorable appearance as grumpy socialite Ajax Bullion in the Three Stooges short subject All the World's a Stooge.
Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
as Mr. PeDelford
Age 55 (now 86)
The Andromeda Strain
as Pete 'Old Doughboy' Arnold (uncredited)
Age 78 (now 86)
Myrna Loy: So Nice to Come Home To
as (archive footage)
Age 97 (now 86)
The Andromeda Strain
as Pete 'Old Doughboy' Arnold (uncredited)
Age 78 (now 86)
So Your Wife Wants to Work
as Mr. Batten (uncredited)
Age 63 (now 86)
How to Be Very, Very Popular
as Chief of Police
Age 62 (now 86)
So You Want to Know Your Relatives
as Mr. Battan (uncredited)
Age 61 (now 86)
So You Want to Learn to Dance
as George Blivens - Joe's Boss
Age 60 (now 86)
So You Want to Wear the Pants
as Mr. Batten (uncredited)
Age 59 (now 86)
Has Anybody Seen My Gal?
as Policeman (uncredited)
Age 59 (now 86)
So You Want to Enjoy Life
as Joe's Boss (uncredited)
Age 59 (now 86)
Ma and Pa Kettle Back on the Farm
as Billy Reed
Age 58 (now 86)
The Beautiful Blonde from Bashful Bend
as Mr. Hingleman
Age 56 (now 86)
Summer Holiday
as Dannville Beach Club Bartender (uncredited)
Age 55 (now 86) Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
as Mr. PeDelford
Age 55 (now 86)
The Crime Doctor's Courage
as Police Captain Birch
Age 52 (now 86)
The Falcon in Mexico
as James 'Lucky Diamond' Hughes [Script name: Winthrop Hughes]
Age 51 (now 86)
Andy Hardy's Blonde Trouble
as Train Conductor (uncredited)
Age 51 (now 86)The Case of the Tremendous Trifle
as Wilson
Age 51 (now 86)
Slightly Dangerous
as Policeman at newspaper office (uncredited)
Age 50 (now 86)
London Blackout Murders
as Henryk Peterson (uncredited)
Age 50 (now 86)
The Major and the Minor
as Conductor #2 (uncredited)
Age 49 (now 86)
The Pride of the Yankees
as Chicago Policeman O'Doul (uncredited)
Age 49 (now 86)
Obliging Young Lady
as Motorcycle Policeman Behind Billboard (uncredited)
Age 49 (now 86)
All Through the Night
as Cop Outside Warehouse (uncredited)
Age 49 (now 86)
Johnny Eager
as Policeman Telling Eager to Move His Taxicab (uncredited)
Age 48 (now 86)
Stranger on the Third Floor
as Grilling Detective in Dream Sequence (uncredited)
Age 47 (now 86)
The Great McGinty
as Policeman at Soup Kitchen (uncredited)
Age 47 (now 86)
The Secret of Dr. Kildare
as Policeman on Gaylor Ave. (uncredited)
Age 46 (now 86)
The Day the Bookies Wept
as Motor Cop (uncredited)
Age 46 (now 86)
They Shall Have Music
as Policeman in Rain (uncredited)
Age 46 (now 86)
You Can't Get Away with Murder
as Second Detective (uncredited)
Age 46 (now 86)
The Case of the Dangerous Robin
as Arab # 1
Age 67 (now 86)
General Electric Theater
as Nagel, Defense Counsel
Age 60 (now 86)
The Abbott and Costello Show
as Police Sergeant at Firing Range
Age 59 (now 86)Four Star Playhouse
as Desk Sergeant (uncredited)
Age 59 (now 86)
The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok
as Professor Kleinberg
Age 58 (now 86) The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok
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Also Known As
Emery Parnell, Emery Parnel, Emory Parnel, The Big Swede
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