George Meeker was an American actor who is best known for his roles in “Gone with the Wind,” “Casablanca,” and “Mr. Deeds Goes to Town.”
Personal and Family Life
George Meeker was born on March 5, 1904, in Brooklyn, New York. After finishing high school, he studied at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, graduating in 1922. Meeker began his career in theater, debuting on Broadway in 1924 before transitioning to film as the silent movie era was ending.
Career
Meeker’s film career took off with significant roles in movies during the late 1920s. He often portrayed untrustworthy characters, typically losing out in romantic scenarios and embodying corrupt figures. His distinctive looks and ability to play shady characters made him a staple in crime dramas and mysteries throughout the 1930s and 1940s, appearing often in both “B” and “A” films.
Death and Legacy
George Meeker passed away on August 19, 1984, in Carpenteria, California, due to complications from Alzheimer’s disease. He left behind a legacy of memorable performances, particularly in crime and drama films, making a mark in Hollywood during his more than two-decade career.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Love Crazy | 1941-05-23 | Lawyer DeWest |
| Rough Riders’ Round-up | 1939-03-13 | George Lanning |
| I Accuse My Parents | 1944-10-27 | Charles Blake |
| History Is Made at Night | 1937-03-05 | Mr. Norton |
| Road to Rio | 1947-12-25 | Sherman Mallory |
| High Sierra | 1941-01-23 | Pfiffer |
| Government Agents vs Phantom Legion | 1951-07-04 | Willard |
| Murder by Television | 1935-10-01 | Police Chief Nelson |
| Crime, Inc. | 1945-04-15 | Barry North |
| Blessed Event | 1932-09-10 | Cromwell Church |
| Below the Deadline | 1946-08-03 | Jeffrey Hilton |
| Marie Antoinette | 1938-08-26 | Robespierre |
| The Roaring Twenties | 1939-10-28 | Masters |
| The Red Dragon | 1945-08-01 | Edmond Slade |
| Dead Man’s Eyes | 1944-11-10 | Nick Phillips |
| The Port of 40 Thieves | 1944-08-13 | Frederick St. Clair |
| Larceny, Inc. | 1942-04-24 | Mr. Jackson |
| Afraid to Talk | 1932-11-17 | Lenny Collins |
| The Dragon Murder Case | 1934-08-25 | Monty Montague |
| Home in Oklahoma | 1946-10-18 | Steve McClory |
| Remember Last Night? | 1935-10-28 | Vic Huling |
| Murder on a Honeymoon | 1935-02-22 | Tom Kelsey, alias Roswell T. Forrest |
| Broadway Bill | 1934-11-30 | Henry Early |