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Harry Harvey
Harry Harvey Sr. was an American character actor whose career spanned more than five decades, making him a familiar face in countless classic films and television series. Born on June 10, 1901, in San Antonio, Texas, Harvey began his acting journey in the early 1930s, quickly establishing a reputation for his reliable, down‑to‑earth performances in supporting roles. He debuted in low‑budget westerns before transitioning to Hollywood’s major studios, where his rugged demeanor and strong work ethic earned him parts in movies such as “The Big Sleep” and “The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance.” Over the years, he appeared in over 300 titles, ranging from gritty crime dramas to light‑hearted comedies, a testament to his versatility and steadfast presence on set. Harvey’s talent was especially evident on the small screen, where he became a staple of early television, guest‑starring in iconic series like “Gunsmoke,” “Perry Mason,” and “The Twilight Zone.” In addition to his screen work, he served briefly in the United States Army during World War II, a service that briefly paused his acting pursuits but deepened his resolve to pursue his craft afterward. Though often uncredited, his contributions helped shape the golden age of American cinema, and his professionalism earned the respect of both peers and directors alike. Harvey’s personal life was marked by a partnership with his wife, Margaret, with whom he raised a son, Harry Harvey Jr., who followed in his father’s footsteps into acting. Harry Harvey Sr. continued working up until his death on March 30, 1985, in Los Angeles, leaving behind an extensive legacy that reflects the dedication of a true character actor who helped define mid‑century Hollywood. The breadth of his filmography remains a valuable resource for scholars and fans seeking to understand the evolution of supporting roles in American entertainment.
Biography, Career & Filmography
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Given Name: Harry Harvey
Born: San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
Citizenship: American
Birthday: June 10, 1901
Occupations: Actor, Character actor
Years Active: 1935-1985
Children: 1
Spouses: Margaret
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Movies Featuring Harry Harvey
They Live by Night
Director by Night
They Won’t Believe Me
Storm Warning
It’s a Small World
Bad Day at Black Rock
Under the Tonto Rim
Crack-Up
Woman in Hiding
Ace in the Hole
Bad Man of Deadwood
The Mystery Man
The Trouble with Angels
Trail Street
Stay Away, Joe
If You Knew Susie
Banjo
Nocturne
Last of the Comanches
Dick Tracy’s Dilemma
Target
Scarlet Angel
The Reckless Moment
The Fatal Hour
Deadline - U.S.A.
Unmasked
Crime, Inc.
Terry and the Pirates
The Underworld Story
Born to Kill
Convicted
Murder Is My Beat
Tea for Two
Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome
The Glenn Miller Story
Tumbleweed
Country Gentlemen
Robbers of the Range
The Narrow Margin
The Country Doctor
Here’s Flash Casey
Bride by Mistake
The Day the Bookies Wept
Blondie Takes a Vacation
The Jazz Singer
Youth Runs Wild
Border Cafe
Gun Smugglers
Showdown at Abilene
Ride Beyond Vengeance
Step by Step
The Duel at Silver Creek
Three Girls About Town
Waterfront Lady
Held For Ransom
Blackwell’s Island
Phantom Rancher
The Woman on the Beach
The Ballad of Andy Crocker
The Great Gambini
For the Love of Willadean
All My Sons
Wyoming Renegades
Cain and Mabel
The Shadow Strikes
It Ain’t Hay
One More Spring
Stagecoach Kid
Double Cross
Sunset Pass
The Girl from Mexico
Dr. Broadway
Wagon Train
Kid Galahad
The Big Moment
Theodora Goes Wild
The Judge Steps Out
You Can’t Buy Luck
The House Across the Bay
Mexican Spitfire’s Elephant
Badman’s Territory
He Walked by Night
The Oregon Trail
Home Town Story
The Pride of the Yankees
Panic on the Air
Ghost Town Gold
Highway Dragnet
The FBI Story
The Falcon’s Adventure
Superman and the Mole Men
Six-Gun Gold
The Green Archer
We’re Not Married!
The Sheepman
Thunder Mountain
Confidential
This Gun for Hire
Let’s Make It Legal
Bedlam
A Bride for Henry
Shoot-Out At Medicine Bend
The President’s Mystery
Stanley and Livingstone
Daughter of the Tong
Something to Shout About
Career Timeline
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1955
Bad Day at Black Rock
First Train Conductor (uncredited)
Murder Is My Beat
Gas Station Attendant
1954
The Glenn Miller Story
Doctor (uncredited)
Wyoming Renegades
Medford
The Big Moment
Ben
Highway Dragnet
Mr. Carson
1952
Target
David Carson
Scarlet Angel
Dr. Corbin
Deadline - U.S.A.
Bill (uncredited)
The Narrow Margin
Train Conductor
The Jazz Singer
Train Conductor
The Duel at Silver Creek
Mr. Cromwell (uncredited)
We’re Not Married!
Dr. Ned (uncredited)
1951
Ace in the Hole
Dr. Hilton
Home Town Story
Andy Butterworth
Superman and the Mole Men
Doc Saunders (uncredited)
Let’s Make It Legal
Postman
1950
Storm Warning
Mr. Louden (uncredited)
It’s a Small World
Town Doctor
Woman in Hiding
Mr. Tullis (uncredited)
Unmasked
Saunders
The Underworld Story
Mr. Lister (uncredited)
Convicted
Parole Board Member (uncredited)
Tea for Two
1948
If You Knew Susie
Sedley (uncredited)
Gun Smugglers
Dr. B.B. Quillen (uncredited)
All My Sons
Judge (uncredited)
He Walked by Night
Liquor Store Proprietor (uncredited)
1947
They Won’t Believe Me
Judge Charles Fletcher
Under the Tonto Rim
Sheriff in Tonto
Trail Street
Mayor
Banjo
Mr. Bill (uncredited)
Dick Tracy’s Dilemma
Donovan (uncredited)
Born to Kill
Divorce Lawyer (uncredited)
Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome
Humphrey (Bank Guard) (uncredited)
The Woman on the Beach
Dr. Smith (uncredited)
The Judge Steps Out
Mr. Parker (uncredited)
Thunder Mountain
Sheriff Bagley
1946
Crack-Up
'Dad' Moran, Museum Custodian (Uncredited)
Nocturne
Police Doctor (uncredited)
Step by Step
Sen. Remmy
Sunset Pass
Daab - Banker
Badman’s Territory
Stationmaster (uncredited)
The Falcon’s Adventure
Detective Sgt. Duncan
Bedlam
John Gray (uncredited)
1942
Dr. Broadway
Pedestrian
Mexican Spitfire’s Elephant
Ship Steward
The Pride of the Yankees
Joe McCarthy
This Gun for Hire
Passenger (uncredited)
1941
Bad Man of Deadwood
Telegrapher Joe
Robbers of the Range
Bill Brady
Three Girls About Town
Reporter
Double Cross
Protective Agency Manager
Six-Gun Gold
Vander
1940
The Fatal Hour
Radio Salesman
Terry and the Pirates
Talman
Phantom Rancher
Gopher
Wagon Train
Stage Passenger
The House Across the Bay
Man in Club
The Green Archer
Martin
1939
The Day the Bookies Wept
Beer Delivery Man (uncredited)
Blondie Takes a Vacation
Poker Player (uncredited)
Blackwell’s Island
Convict (uncredited)
The Girl from Mexico
George Stuart
Stanley and Livingstone
Newspaperman at Water Barrel
Daughter of the Tong
Harold "Mugsy" Winthrop
1937
Border Cafe
Murphy (uncredited)
The Great Gambini
Taxicab Driver
The Shadow Strikes
Reporter #1
Kid Galahad
Reporter at Press Conference (uncredited)
You Can’t Buy Luck
Bill (uncredited)
A Bride for Henry
Reporter
1936
Country Gentlemen
Shorty
The Country Doctor
Reporter (uncredited)
Cain and Mabel
Gus - Assistant Stage Manager (uncredited)
Theodora Goes Wild
Reporter (uncredited)
The Oregon Trail
Tim
Panic on the Air
Finn Harrigan
Ghost Town Gold
Carnival Card Sharp (uncredited)
The President’s Mystery
Diner Cashier (uncredited)
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