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John Berkes

Actor

John Berkes

Born June 13, 1895 in Trenton, New Jersey, USADied July 5, 195149 films

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Ace in the Hole posterFirst watchAce in the Hole19517.9as Papa MinosaAn arrogant reporter exploits a story about a man trapped in a cave to revitalize his career.View film

Essential films

Ranked by acclaim and reach
The Killers poster7.4The Killers1946Woman of the Year poster7.0Woman of the Year1942A Tree Grows in Brooklyn poster7.5A Tree Grows in Brooklyn1945Phantom Lady poster7.0Phantom Lady1944The Suspect poster6.8The Suspect1945The Egg and I poster7.0The Egg and I1947Black Legion poster6.6Black Legion1937Johnny O'Clock poster6.3Johnny O'Clock1947

Filmography

49 films as actor
  1. 1951Journey Into LightRacky
  2. 1951Ace in the HolePapa Minosa
  3. 1950BrandedTattoo
  4. 1950No Sad Songs for MeJoe - Restaurant Owner (uncredited)
  5. 1949Dancing in the DarkMarshall
  6. 1949My Dream Is YoursCharacter Actor
  7. 1948Station WestPianist
  8. 1948Romance on the High SeasThe Drunk
  9. 1947The Corpse Came C.O.D.Larry Massey, Photographer
  10. 1947The Egg and IGeoduck
  11. 1947Johnny O'ClockWaiter
  12. 1946Susie Steps OutWilkins
  13. 1946Monsieur BeaucaireCourt Jester
  14. 1946The KillersMr. Plunther (uncredited)
  15. 1946Inside JobFreddie
  16. 1946Two Sisters from BostonTicket Man (uncredited)
  17. 1946Blonde AlibiLouie Comey
  18. 1945AdventureBum (uncredited)
  19. 1945Our Vines Have Tender GrapesCircus Driver
  20. 1945A Tree Grows in BrooklynMr. Creckenbox (uncredited)
  21. 1945The SuspectDet. Sgt. Pennyfeather (uncredited)
  22. 1944Lost in a HaremPianist (uncredited)
  23. 1944Mrs. ParkingtonBeggar (uncredited)
  24. 1944Christmas HolidayWaiter (uncredited)
  25. 1944Phantom LadyMan with Poodle (uncredited)
  26. 1942Madame SpyHotel Clerk
  27. 1942War DogsSam Stoner
  28. 1942Bowery at MidnightFingers Dolan
  29. 1942Mr. Blabbermouth!
  30. 1942About FaceBarfly (uncredited)
  31. 1942Gang BustersMr. Grubb
  32. 1942Woman of the YearPal (uncredited)
  33. 1942Cowboy SerenadeJoe Crowley
  34. 1940Alex in WonderlandMan with pie
  35. 1939I Stole a MillionHobo (uncredited)
  36. 1939Winter CarnivalReporter at Terminal
  37. 1938While New York SleepsEddie - Dance Director
  38. 1937Taking the CountJohnny
  39. 1937Black LegionConvicted Black Legion Member (uncredited)
  40. 1936The Blonde BomberJohnnie
  41. 1936Sheik to SheikJohnnie
  42. 1936The Choke's on YouJohnny
  43. 1936Punch and BeautyJohnny
  44. 1936The Good Old Plumbertime
  45. 1936Absorbing JuniorJohnnie
  46. 1936Calling All TarsJohnnie
  47. 1936For the Love of PetePete
  48. 1936While the Cat's AwayJohnnie
  49. 1935Double ExposurePhotographer's Assistant