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Roman Bohnen
Acting

Roman Bohnen

Born 1901-11-24
Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA
Department: 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.

Known For

Prominent works featuring Roman Bohnen

The Best Years of Our Lives
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The Best Years of Our Lives

1946
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Brute Force
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Brute Force

1947
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The Strange Love of Martha Ivers
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The Strange Love of Martha Ivers

1946
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The Song of Bernadette
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The Song of Bernadette

1943
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Of Mice and Men
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Of Mice and Men

1939
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Joan of Arc
Movie
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Joan of Arc

1948
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MGM Parade
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MGM Parade

1955
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Night Has a Thousand Eyes
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Night Has a Thousand Eyes

1948
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None But the Lonely Heart
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None But the Lonely Heart

1944
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Arch of Triumph
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Arch of Triumph

1948
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Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (38 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
MGM ParadeMGM ParadeSelfTV Series1955
Mr. Soft TouchMr. Soft TouchBarney TeenerMovie1949
KazanKazanMaitlinMovie1949
Joan of ArcJoan of ArcDurand Laxart, Joan's UncleMovie1948
Night Has a Thousand EyesNight Has a Thousand EyesSpecial Prosecutor Melville WestonMovie1948
Arch of TriumphArch of TriumphDr. VeberMovie1948
Open SecretOpen SecretRoy LockeMovie1948
For You I DieFor You I DieSmittyMovie1947
Song of LoveSong of LoveDr. HoffmanMovie1947
Brute ForceBrute ForceWarden A.J. BarnesMovie1947
CaliforniaCaliforniaCol. StuartMovie1947
The Best Years of Our LivesThe Best Years of Our LivesPat DerryMovie1946
Two Years Before the MastTwo Years Before the MastMacklinMovie1946
The Strange Love of Martha IversThe Strange Love of Martha IversMr. O'NeilMovie1946
Winter WonderlandWinter WonderlandTimothy WheelerMovie1946
The Hoodlum SaintThe Hoodlum SaintFather O'DoulMovie1946
Deadline at DawnDeadline at DawnFrantic Man with Injured CatMovie1946
Miss Susie Slagle'sMiss Susie Slagle'sDean WingateMovie1946
A Bell for AdanoA Bell for AdanoCarl Erba - Cart ManMovie1945
Counter-AttackCounter-AttackKostyukMovie1945
None But the Lonely HeartNone But the Lonely HeartDad PettyjohnMovie1944
The Hairy ApeThe Hairy ApePaddyMovie1944
The Hitler GangThe Hitler GangCaptain Ernst RöhmMovie1944
The Song of BernadetteThe Song of BernadetteFrançois SoubirousMovie1943
Mission to MoscowMission to MoscowMr. KrestinskyMovie1943
Edge of DarknessEdge of DarknessLars MalkenMovie1943
The Hard WayThe Hard WaySam Chernen (Uncredited)Movie1943
Grand Central MurderGrand Central MurderRamonMovie1942
The Affairs of Jimmy ValentineThe Affairs of Jimmy ValentineTom ForbesMovie1942
Young AmericaYoung AmericaMr. BarnesMovie1942
The Bugle SoundsThe Bugle SoundsMr. LeechMovie1942
Appointment for LoveAppointment for LoveDr. GuntherMovie1941
The Tell-Tale HeartThe Tell-Tale HeartOld ManMovie1941
They Dare Not LoveThey Dare Not LoveBaron ShafterMovie1941
Ghost TreasureGhost TreasurePete Wilkins (uncredited)Movie1941
So Ends Our NightSo Ends Our NightMr. KernMovie1941
Of Mice and MenOf Mice and MenCandyMovie1939
Walter Wanger's Vogues of 1938Walter Wanger's Vogues of 1938Morgan's LawyerMovie1937