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Roman Bohnen

Roman Bohnen

Born: 1901-11-24 • Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA

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.

Filmography
Mr. Soft Touch poster
Mr. Soft Touch
1949 • Barney Teener
Kazan poster
Kazan
1949 • Maitlin
Joan of Arc poster
Joan of Arc
1948 • Durand Laxart, Joan's Uncle
Night Has a Thousand Eyes poster
Night Has a Thousand Eyes
1948 • Special Prosecutor Melville Weston
Arch of Triumph poster
Arch of Triumph
1948 • Dr. Veber
Open Secret poster
Open Secret
1948 • Roy Locke
For You I Die poster
For You I Die
1947 • Smitty
Song of Love poster
Song of Love
1947 • Dr. Hoffman
Brute Force poster
Brute Force
1947 • Warden A.J. Barnes
California poster
California
1947 • Col. Stuart
The Best Years of Our Lives poster
The Best Years of Our Lives
1946 • Pat Derry
Two Years Before the Mast poster
Two Years Before the Mast
1946 • Macklin
The Strange Love of Martha Ivers poster
The Strange Love of Martha Ivers
1946 • Mr. O'Neil
Winter Wonderland poster
Winter Wonderland
1946 • Timothy Wheeler
The Hoodlum Saint poster
The Hoodlum Saint
1946 • Father O'Doul
Deadline at Dawn poster
Deadline at Dawn
1946 • Frantic Man with Injured Cat
Miss Susie Slagle's poster
Miss Susie Slagle's
1946 • Dean Wingate
A Bell for Adano poster
A Bell for Adano
1945 • Carl Erba - Cart Man
Counter-Attack poster
Counter-Attack
1945 • Kostyuk
None But the Lonely Heart poster
None But the Lonely Heart
1944 • Dad Pettyjohn
The Hairy Ape poster
The Hairy Ape
1944 • Paddy
The Hitler Gang poster
The Hitler Gang
1944 • Captain Ernst Röhm
The Song of Bernadette poster
The Song of Bernadette
1943 • François Soubirous
Mission to Moscow poster
Mission to Moscow
1943 • Mr. Krestinsky
Edge of Darkness poster
Edge of Darkness
1943 • Lars Malken
The Hard Way poster
The Hard Way
1943 • Sam Chernen (Uncredited)
Grand Central Murder poster
Grand Central Murder
1942 • Ramon
The Affairs of Jimmy Valentine poster
The Affairs of Jimmy Valentine
1942 • Tom Forbes
Young America poster
Young America
1942 • Mr. Barnes
The Bugle Sounds poster
The Bugle Sounds
1942 • Mr. Leech
Appointment for Love poster
Appointment for Love
1941 • Dr. Gunther
The Tell-Tale Heart poster
The Tell-Tale Heart
1941 • Old Man
They Dare Not Love poster
They Dare Not Love
1941 • Baron Shafter
Ghost Treasure poster
Ghost Treasure
1941 • Pete Wilkins (uncredited)
So Ends Our Night poster
So Ends Our Night
1941 • Mr. Kern
Of Mice and Men poster
Of Mice and Men
1939 • Candy
Vogues of 1938 poster
Vogues of 1938
1937 • Morgan's Lawyer