John Emery was an American actor who is best known for his roles in Spellbound, The Spanish Main, and Rocketship X-M. He had a career that spanned several decades, performing both on Broadway and in films.
Personal and Family Life
John Emery was born on May 20, 1905, in New York City, New York. He was the son of actors Isabel Waldron and Edward Emery. Throughout his life, he was married three times, including to famous actresses Tallulah Bankhead and Tamara Geva. His romantic involvement with actress Joan Bennett lasted from 1961 until his death, during which she provided care for him during his illness.
Career Highlights
Emery was a versatile actor known for his portrayals of charming villains and dapper gentlemen. He made his Broadway debut in 1925 and became recognized as a character actor in various films. Some of his notable works include Here Comes Mr. Jordan, where he played a villain, and coined a familiar character as Dr. Karl Eckstrom in Rocketship X-M, a film cherished by science fiction enthusiasts.
Death and Legacy
John Emery passed away on November 16, 1964, in New York City due to cancer. He left behind a legacy as a talented character actor who made significant contributions to both theater and film. His performances are still remembered, particularly by fans of classic cinema and theater.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Spellbound | 1945-11-08 | Dr. Fleurot |
| Forever, Darling | 1956-02-09 | Dr. Edward R. Winter |
| The Mad Magician | 1954-05-19 | Rinaldi aka ‘The Great Rinaldi’ |
| George Washington Slept Here | 1942-10-30 | Clayton Evans |
| The Girl Can’t Help It | 1956-12-01 | Wheeler |
| Kronos | 1957-03-31 | Dr. Hubbell Eliot |
| The Woman in White | 1948-05-07 | Sir Percival Glyde |
| A Lawless Street | 1955-11-15 | Cody Clark |
| Joan of Arc | 1948-12-22 | Jean, Duke d’Alencon |
| Rocketship X-M | 1950-06-02 | Dr. Karl Eckstrom |
| Here Comes Mr. Jordan | 1941-08-07 | Tony Abbott |
| Double Crossbones | 1951-04-26 | Governor Elden |
| Eyes in the Night | 1942-10-16 | Paul Gerente |
| Blood on the Sun | 1945-04-26 | Premier Gilchi Tanaka |
| Mademoiselle Fifi | 1944-07-28 | Jean Cornudet |
| The Spanish Main | 1945-10-01 | Mario Du Billar |
| Youngblood Hawke | 1964-11-04 | Georges Peydal |
| The Voice of the Turtle | 1947-12-25 | George Harrington |
| The Road Back | 1937-06-01 | Captain Von Hagen |
| Frenchie | 1950-12-25 | Clyde Gorman |
| Assignment in Brittany | 1943-03-11 | Capt. Deichgraber |
| Ship Ahoy | 1942-04-16 | Dr. Farno |
| The Corsican Brothers | 1941-11-28 | Tomasso |
| Dakota Lil | 1950-02-17 | Vincent |
| Two Yanks in Trinidad | 1942-03-26 | Chicago Hagen |
| Ten North Frederick | 1958-05-22 | Paul Donaldson |
| Joe Palooka in Triple Cross | 1951-09-16 | Professor |
| Let’s Live Again | 1948-02-27 | Larry Blake |
| The Gay Intruders | 1948-09-02 | John Newberry |
| Five Fingers: The Temple of the Swinging Doll | 1961-12-01 | Norman Kingsley |
| Have Gun, Will Travel | 1957-09-14 | |
| Suspense | 1949-01-06 | |
| I Love Lucy | 1951-10-15 | Harold |
| Alfred Hitchcock Presents | 1955-10-02 | Kerwin Drake |
| Thriller | 1960-09-13 | The Pawnbroker |
| Climax! | 1954-10-07 | Abel Dennis |
| Lights Out | 1949-07-19 | |
| Peter Loves Mary | 1960-10-12 | |
| The Tom Ewell Show | 1960-09-27 | |
| Checkmate | 1960-09-17 | Lawrence Price |