Biography

Muscular American character actor of Dutch extraction. Tended to play bullies and assorted western heavies. Best remembered as the alcoholic prizefighter (managed by Humphrey Bogart) who is punched out by Wayne Morris in the finale to 'Kid Galahad' (1937).

Known For

Heart of the Golden West

Henchman Cully Bronson

The Blue Gardenia

Patrolman Hopper (uncredited)

Heart of the Rio Grande

Hap Callahan

The Fountainhead

Worker (uncredited)

The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse

Mrs. Updyke's Watchman (uncredited)

Rock Island Trail

Morrow's Henchman

The Texas Rangers

Rise and Shine

Butch