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Known For

Acting

Known Credits

37

Gender

Male

Birthday

1901-11-24

Day of Death

1949-02-24 (48 years old)

Place of Birth

Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA

Also Known As

Roman Aloys Bohnen

Bud Bohnen

Roman Bohnen

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

Acting

Night Has a Thousand Eyes

1948

Night Has a Thousand Eyes

as

Special Prosecutor Melville Weston

Brute Force

1947

Brute Force

as

Warden A.J. Barnes

Arch of Triumph

1948

Arch of Triumph

as

Dr. Veber

Joan of Arc

1948

Joan of Arc

as

Durand Laxart, Joan's Uncle

The Song of Bernadette

1943

The Song of Bernadette

as

François Soubirous

Kazan

1949

Kazan

as

Maitlin

For You I Die

1947

For You I Die

as

Smitty

Mr. Soft Touch

1949

Mr. Soft Touch

as

Barney Teener

Open Secret

1948

Open Secret

as

Roy Locke

Of Mice and Men

1939

Of Mice and Men

as

Candy

Counter-Attack

1945

Counter-Attack

as

Kostyuk

The Hoodlum Saint

1946

The Hoodlum Saint

as

Father O'Doul

The Tell-Tale Heart

1941

The Tell-Tale Heart

as

Old Man

The Hairy Ape

1944

The Hairy Ape

as

Paddy

Winter Wonderland

1946

Winter Wonderland

as

Timothy Wheeler

Appointment for Love

1941

Appointment for Love

as

Dr. Gunther

The Hitler Gang

1944

The Hitler Gang

as

Captain Ernst Röhm

None But the Lonely Heart

1944

None But the Lonely Heart

as

Dad Pettyjohn

Vogues of 1938

1937

Vogues of 1938

as

Morgan's Lawyer

Deadline at Dawn

1946

Deadline at Dawn

as

Frantic Man with Injured Cat

The Hard Way

1943

The Hard Way

as

Sam Chernen (Uncredited)

California

1947

California

as

Col. Stuart

They Dare Not Love

1941

They Dare Not Love

as

Baron Shafter

So Ends Our Night

1941

So Ends Our Night

as

Mr. Kern

The Bugle Sounds

1942

The Bugle Sounds

as

Mr. Leech

Young America

1942

Young America

as

Mr. Barnes

Edge of Darkness

1943

Edge of Darkness

as

Lars Malken

Mission to Moscow

1943

Mission to Moscow

as

Mr. Krestinsky

Miss Susie Slagle's

1946

Miss Susie Slagle's

as

Dean Wingate

A Bell for Adano

1945

A Bell for Adano

as

Carl Erba - Cart Man

Song of Love

1947

Song of Love

as

Dr. Hoffman

Ghost Treasure

1941

Ghost Treasure

as

Pete Wilkins (uncredited)

Production

Crew

Directing