
Acting
Roman Bohnen
Born November 24, 1901 · Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA · Died February 24, 1949
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

958.1
The Best Years of Our Lives
Pat Derry

807.5
Brute Force
Warden A.J. Barnes

827.4
The Strange Love of Martha Ivers
Mr. O'Neil

787.6
The Song of Bernadette
François Soubirous

887.8
Of Mice and Men
Candy

546.4
Joan of Arc
Durand Laxart, Joan's Uncle

496.4
None But the Lonely Heart
Dad Pettyjohn

677.1
Night Has a Thousand Eyes
Special Prosecutor Melville Weston

727.2
Edge of Darkness
Lars Malken

6.3
Arch of Triumph
Dr. Veber

606.8
Deadline at Dawn
Frantic Man with Injured Cat

6.5
Grand Central Murder
Ramon

7.1
The Hard Way
Sam Chernen (Uncredited)

6.1
California
Col. Stuart

5.4
Mission to Moscow
Mr. Krestinsky

5.9
Walter Wanger's Vogues of 1938
Morgan's Lawyer

6.8
Counter-Attack
Kostyuk

6.7
The Tell-Tale Heart
Old Man

6.7
A Bell for Adano
Carl Erba

6.6
Mr. Soft Touch
Barney Teener
Filmography
- 1955MGM ParadeSelfSeries
- 1949Mr. Soft TouchBarney TeenerMovie
- 1949KazanMaitlinMovie
- 1948Joan of ArcDurand Laxart, Joan's UncleMovie
- 1948Night Has a Thousand EyesSpecial Prosecutor Melville WestonMovie
- 1948Arch of TriumphDr. VeberMovie
- 1948Open SecretRoy LockeMovie
- 1947For You I DieSmittyMovie
- 1947Song of LoveDr. HoffmanMovie
- 1947Brute ForceWarden A.J. BarnesMovie
- 1947CaliforniaCol. StuartMovie
- 1946The Best Years of Our LivesPat DerryMovie
- 1946Two Years Before the MastMacklinMovie
- 1946The Strange Love of Martha IversMr. O'NeilMovie
- 1946Winter WonderlandTimothy WheelerMovie
- 1946The Hoodlum SaintFather O'DoulMovie
- 1946Deadline at DawnFrantic Man with Injured CatMovie
- 1946Miss Susie Slagle'sDean WingateMovie
- 1945A Bell for AdanoCarl ErbaMovie
- 1945Counter-AttackKostyukMovie
- 1944None But the Lonely HeartDad PettyjohnMovie
- 1944The Hairy ApePaddyMovie
- 1944The Hitler GangCaptain Ernst RöhmMovie
- 1943The Song of BernadetteFrançois SoubirousMovie
- 1943Mission to MoscowMr. KrestinskyMovie
- 1943Edge of DarknessLars MalkenMovie
- 1943The Hard WaySam Chernen (Uncredited)Movie
- 1942Grand Central MurderRamonMovie
- 1942The Affairs of Jimmy ValentineTom ForbesMovie
- 1942Young AmericaMr. BarnesMovie
- 1942The Bugle SoundsMr. LeechMovie
- 1941Appointment for LoveDr. GuntherMovie
- 1941The Tell-Tale HeartOld ManMovie
- 1941They Dare Not LoveBaron ShafterMovie
- 1941Ghost TreasurePete Wilkins (uncredited)Movie
- 1941So Ends Our NightMr. KernMovie
- 1939Of Mice and MenCandyMovie
- 1937Walter Wanger's Vogues of 1938Morgan's LawyerMovie