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Ed Begley

1901–1970 · Actor

Biography

Edward James Begley Sr. (March 25, 1901 – April 28, 1970) was an American actor of theatre, radio, film, and television.

Notable Noir Roles

The Street with No Name

1948Dir. William Keighley · Chief Bernard Harmatz

After two gang-related killings in "Center City," a suspect (who was framed) is arrested, released on bail...and murdered. Inspector Briggs of the FBI recruits a young agent, Gene Cordell, to go under…

Backfire

1950Dir. Vincent Sherman · Capt. Garcia

When he's discharged from a military hospital, ex-GI Bob Corey goes on a search for his army buddy Steve Connolly. A reformed crook, Connolly is on the lam from a trumped-up murder rap, and Corey hope…

Dark City

1950Dir. William Dieterle · Barney

Gamblers who "took" an out-of-town sucker in a crooked poker game feel shadowy vengeance closing in on them.

Odds Against Tomorrow

1959Dir. Robert Wise · Dave Burke

An old-time crook plans a heist. When one of his two partners is found out to be a black man tensions flare.

Full Noir Filmography

4 films · 1948–1959