Roman Bohnen

Acting

Roman Bohnen

Born November 24, 1901Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA38 credits

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

Filmography

Mr. Soft Touch
1949Mr. Soft Touch
as Barney TeenerMovie
Kazan
1949Kazan
as MaitlinMovie
Joan of Arc
1948Joan of Arc
as Durand Laxart, Joan's UncleMovie
Night Has a Thousand Eyes
1948Night Has a Thousand Eyes
as Special Prosecutor Melville WestonMovie
Arch of Triumph
1948Arch of Triumph
as Dr. VeberMovie
Open Secret
1948Open Secret
as Roy LockeMovie
For You I Die
1947For You I Die
as SmittyMovie
Song of Love
1947Song of Love
as Dr. HoffmanMovie
Brute Force
1947Brute Force
as Warden A.J. BarnesMovie
California
1947California
as Col. StuartMovie
Winter Wonderland
1946Winter Wonderland
as Timothy WheelerMovie
The Hoodlum Saint
1946The Hoodlum Saint
as Father O'DoulMovie
Deadline at Dawn
1946Deadline at Dawn
as Frantic Man with Injured CatMovie
Miss Susie Slagle's
1946Miss Susie Slagle's
as Dean WingateMovie
A Bell for Adano
1945A Bell for Adano
as Carl Erba - Cart ManMovie
Counter-Attack
1945Counter-Attack
as KostyukMovie
None But the Lonely Heart
1944None But the Lonely Heart
as Dad PettyjohnMovie
The Hairy Ape
1944The Hairy Ape
as PaddyMovie
The Hitler Gang
1944The Hitler Gang
as Captain Ernst RöhmMovie
The Song of Bernadette
1943The Song of Bernadette
as François SoubirousMovie
Mission to Moscow
1943Mission to Moscow
as Mr. KrestinskyMovie
Edge of Darkness
1943Edge of Darkness
as Lars MalkenMovie
The Hard Way
1943The Hard Way
as Sam Chernen (Uncredited)Movie
Young America
1942Young America
as Mr. BarnesMovie
The Bugle Sounds
1942The Bugle Sounds
as Mr. LeechMovie
Appointment for Love
1941Appointment for Love
as Dr. GuntherMovie
They Dare Not Love
1941They Dare Not Love
as Baron ShafterMovie
Ghost Treasure
1941Ghost Treasure
as Pete Wilkins (uncredited)Movie
So Ends Our Night
1941So Ends Our Night
as Mr. KernMovie
Of Mice and Men
1939Of Mice and Men
as CandyMovie
Vogues of 1938
1937Vogues of 1938
as Morgan's LawyerMovie