John Ridgely1909 - 1968

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​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia John Ridgely (born John Huntington Rea, September 6, 1909 – January 18, 1968) was an American film character actor with over 175 film credits. He appeared in the 1946 Humphrey Bogart film The Big Sleep as blackmailing gangster Eddie Mars and had a memorable role as a suffering heart patient in the film noir Nora Prentiss (1947). He appeared in a large number of other Warner Bros. films in the 1930s and 1940s. Freelancing after 1948, John Ridgely continued to essay general-purpose parts until he left films in 1953. Thereafter, he worked in summer-theater productions and television until his death from a heart attack at the age of 58 in 1968.

Credits

Off Limits
Off Limits

1952

Comedy

as Lt. Cmdr. Parnell

5.8
0.3
The Greatest Show on Earth
The Greatest Show on Earth

1952

Drama • Romance

as Assistant Manager

6.3
1.1
Fort Osage
Fort Osage

1952

Western

as Henry Travers

6
0.3
Room for One More
Room for One More

1952

Comedy • Family

as Harry Foreman

6.3
0.3
The Blue Veil
The Blue Veil

1951

Drama

as Doctor (Uncredited)

6.6
0.3
As You Were
As You Were

1951

Comedy

as Captain

5
0.3
A Place in the Sun
A Place in the Sun

1951

Crime • Drama • Romance

as Coroner

7.3
1.1
When the Redskins Rode
When the Redskins Rode

1951

Western

as Christopher Gist

4.7
0.2
Half Angel
Half Angel

1951

Comedy

as Tim McCarey

5.6
0.2
Thunder in God's Country
Thunder in God's Country

1951

Western

as Bill Stafford

0
0.1
The Last Outpost
The Last Outpost

1951

Western

as Sam McQuade

5.5
0.8
Al Jennings of Oklahoma
Al Jennings of Oklahoma

1951

Western

as Railroad Detective Dan Hanes

5
0.2
Saddle Tramp
Saddle Tramp

1950

Western

as Slim

6.3
0.4
Pal, Canine Detective
Pal, Canine Detective

1950

Adventure • Family

as Gary's Father

0
0.1
South Sea Sinner
South Sea Sinner

1950

Adventure • Crime • Drama

as Don Williams

5
0.2
The Petty Girl
The Petty Girl

1950

Comedy • Music

as Patrolman

4.1
0.1
Edge of Doom
Edge of Doom

1950

Crime • Drama • Thriller

as Detective #1

5.9
0.4
The Lost Volcano
The Lost Volcano

1950

Adventure

as Fred Barton

5.3
1.2
Beauty on Parade
Beauty on Parade

1950

Drama

as Jeffrey Woodstock

0
0.1
Backfire
Backfire

1950

Crime • Mystery • Thriller

as Plainclothesman (uncredited)

5.8
0.7
Border Incident
Border Incident

1949

Crime • Drama • Thriller

as Mr. Neley

6.9
0.3
Once More, My Darling
Once More, My Darling

1949

Comedy

as Burke

5.7
0.2
Task Force
Task Force

1949

Drama • Romance • War

as Dixie Rankin

7
0.3
Tucson
Tucson

1949

Drama • Western

as Ben

6
0.1
Command Decision
Command Decision

1948

Drama • War

as James Carwood

6.4
0.7
Trouble Makers
Trouble Makers

1948

Comedy • Crime

as 'Silky' Thomas

5.7
0.1
Luxury Liner
Luxury Liner

1948

Comedy • Romance

as Chief Officer Carver

5.2
0.2
Sealed Verdict
Sealed Verdict

1948

Drama

as Lance Nissen

5.5
0.2
Night Wind
Night Wind

1948

Adventure • Drama • War

as Walters

0
0.2
High Wall
High Wall

1947

Crime • Thriller

as Assistant District Attorney David Wallace (as John Ridgeley)

6.2
0.5
Cry Wolf
Cry Wolf

1947

Mystery • Thriller

as Jackson Laidell

5.9
0.5
That's My Man
That's My Man

1947

Drama • Romance

as Ramsey

6
0.2
Possessed
Possessed

1947

Drama • Romance • Thriller

as Chief investigator of drowning

6.8
0.7
Nora Prentiss
Nora Prentiss

1947

Drama

as Walter Bailey

6.1
0.7
That Way with Women
That Way with Women

1947

Comedy • Romance

as Sam

6.2
0.2
The Man I Love
The Man I Love

1946

Drama • Music

as Roy Otis

6.2
0.5
The Big Sleep
The Big Sleep

1946

Crime • Mystery • Thriller

as Eddie Mars

7.6
2.6
Two Guys from Milwaukee
Two Guys from Milwaukee

1946

Comedy

as Mike Collins

4.8
0.4
My Reputation
My Reputation

1946

Drama • Romance

as Cary Abbott

7.1
0.3
Danger Signal
Danger Signal

1945

Crime • Drama • Romance

as Thomas Turner

5.8
0.4
Pride of the Marines
Pride of the Marines

1945

Drama • Romance • War

as Jim Merchant

6.5
0.3
God Is My Co-Pilot
God Is My Co-Pilot

1945

Action • Adventure • War

as David 'Tex' Hill

7
0.2
Hollywood Canteen
Hollywood Canteen

1944

Comedy • Music • Romance

as Self

7.3
0.6
The Doughgirls
The Doughgirls

1944

Comedy

as Julian Cadman

7
0.3
Arsenic and Old Lace
Arsenic and Old Lace

1944

Comedy • Crime

as Officer Saunders

7.6
1.1
Destination Tokyo
Destination Tokyo

1943

War

as Reserve Officer Raymond

6.7
0.6
Northern Pursuit
Northern Pursuit

1943

Adventure • Drama • War

as Jim Austen

5.9
0.5
Proceed and Report
Proceed and Report

1943

Documentary

as Murphy's pal

0
0.1
Mountain Fighters
Mountain Fighters

1943

Documentary

as Lt. Evers

0
0.1
Air Force
Air Force

1943

Action • Adventure • Drama • War

as Pilot

6.4
0.7
Secret Enemies
Secret Enemies

1942

Crime • Drama

as John Trent

5.2
0.4
Wings for the Eagle
Wings for the Eagle

1942

Adventure • Drama • Romance

as Alec Johnson

5.7
0.3
The Big Shot
The Big Shot

1942

Crime • Drama

as Tim

6.3
0.3
Bullet Scars
Bullet Scars

1942

Crime • Drama

as Hank O'Connor

6.2
0.3
The Man Who Came to Dinner
The Man Who Came to Dinner

1941

Comedy

as Radio Man

6.9
0.8
Dangerously They Live
Dangerously They Live

1941

Drama • Romance • Thriller • War

as John, Nazi Henchman

5.9
0.3
Steel Against the Sky
Steel Against the Sky

1941

Action • Adventure • Comedy

as Joe (uncredited)

5
0.3
They Died with Their Boots On
They Died with Their Boots On

1941

Drama • Romance • War • Western

as 2nd Lt. Davis (uncredited)

6.6
0.9
At the Stroke of Twelve
At the Stroke of Twelve

1941

Drama

as Reporter

5
0.1
Nine Lives Are Not Enough
Nine Lives Are Not Enough

1941

Drama • Mystery

as Garage Mechanic (uncredited)

5
0.2
Navy Blues
Navy Blues

1941

Comedy • Music • Romance

as 'Jersey'

4
0.2
Highway West
Highway West

1941

Crime • Drama

as Alex, Armored Car Guard

5.8
0.4
Million Dollar Baby
Million Dollar Baby

1941

Comedy • Romance

as Ollie Ward

6
0.2
The Wagons Roll at Night
The Wagons Roll at Night

1941

Drama • Romance

as Arch

6.5
0.3
Strange Alibi
Strange Alibi

1941

Crime • Drama

as Tex Alexander (prisoner)

6.6
0.3
Knockout
Knockout

1941

Drama • Romance

as Pat Martin

5
0.2
Here Comes Happiness
Here Comes Happiness

1941

Comedy • Romance

as Jim

5
0.2
The Great Mr. Nobody
The Great Mr. Nobody

1941

Comedy • Drama • Romance

as Eddie Williams

5.3
0.2
Skinnay Ennis and His Orchestra
Skinnay Ennis and His Orchestra

1941

Music

as Assistant (uncredited)

3.5
0
March On, Marines
March On, Marines

1940

Drama

as Hap

2.5
0.1
Lady with Red Hair
Lady with Red Hair

1940

Drama

as Actor Playing Paul (uncredited)

6.5
0.3
The Letter
The Letter

1940

Crime • Drama

as Driver (uncredited)

7.3
1
Father Is A Prince
Father Is A Prince

1940

Comedy • Drama

as Salesman

5
0.2
No Time for Comedy
No Time for Comedy

1940

Comedy • Drama • Romance

as Cashier (uncredited)

5.4
0.2
Service with the Colors
Service with the Colors

1940

Drama

as Army Lieutenant (uncredited)

5
0.2
Money and the Woman
Money and the Woman

1940

Crime • Drama

as Doctor (uncredited)

4.3
0.2
River's End
River's End

1940

Action • Drama • Western

as Jeffers

6
0.2
They Drive by Night
They Drive by Night

1940

Crime • Drama • Thriller

as Hank Dawson (uncredited)

6.9
0.5
The Man Who Talked Too Much
The Man Who Talked Too Much

1940

Drama

as Brooks

6
0.1
Brother Orchid
Brother Orchid

1940

Comedy • Crime • Drama • Romance

as Texas Pearson

6.5
0.6
Flight Angels
Flight Angels

1940

Drama

as Lt. Parsons

4.3
0.3
Torrid Zone
Torrid Zone

1940

Action • Adventure • Comedy • Romance

as Gardner

6.4
0.6
Saturday's Children
Saturday's Children

1940

Drama • Romance

as Mr. MacReady (voice) (uncredited)

6.4
0.3
'Til We Meet Again
'Til We Meet Again

1940

Drama • Romance

as Junior Officer (uncredited)

6.2
0.3
Alice in Movieland
Alice in Movieland

1940

Drama • Music

as Bill (uncredited)

6.3
0.3
Teddy the Rough Rider
Teddy the Rough Rider

1940

Drama • History

as Reporter

6.8
0.1
Castle on the Hudson
Castle on the Hudson

1940

Crime • Drama

as Intake Guard (uncredited)

6.8
0.4
The Fighting 69th
The Fighting 69th

1940

Action • Drama • War

as Moran (uncredited)

5.4
0.5
Spills for Thrills
Spills for Thrills

1940

Action • Comedy • Documentary

as Movie Director (uncredited)

6
0.1
Invisible Stripes
Invisible Stripes

1939

Crime • Drama

as Employment Clerk (uncredited)

6.3
0.6
Private Detective
Private Detective

1939

Mystery

as Donald Norton

6
0.2
A Child Is Born
A Child Is Born

1939

Drama

as Intern Going to See Operation (uncredited)

6.5
0.2
The Return of Doctor X
The Return of Doctor X

1939

Horror • Mystery • Science Fiction

as Rodgers

5.9
0.3
On Dress Parade
On Dress Parade

1939

Drama

as Fort Lewis Firing Range Sergeant (uncredited)

6.5
0.3
Kid Nightingale
Kid Nightingale

1939

Comedy • Music

as Whitey

5.5
0.2
The Roaring Twenties
The Roaring Twenties

1939

Crime • Drama • Thriller

as Cabbie at Grand Central (uncredited)

7.5
0.9
Smashing the Money Ring
Smashing the Money Ring

1939

Action • Adventure • Crime • Drama

as Policeman (uncredited)

5
0.3
Slapsie Maxie's
Slapsie Maxie's

1939

Comedy

as Reporter (uncredited)

5
0.2
Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase
Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase

1939

Comedy • Crime • Mystery

as Reporter

6.8
0.4
Everybody's Hobby
Everybody's Hobby

1939

Comedy • Drama

as Ranger Mike Morgan

5.7
0.1
Angels Wash Their Faces
Angels Wash Their Faces

1939

Drama • Romance

as Reporter at Pillory (uncredited)

6.4
0.2
Each Dawn I Die
Each Dawn I Die

1939

Crime • Drama • Thriller

as Reporter (uncredited)

6.8
0.7
The Bill of Rights
The Bill of Rights

1939

Drama • History

as Massachusetts Congressman

6
0.1
Torchy Blane.. Playing with Dynamite
Torchy Blane.. Playing with Dynamite

1939

Action • Comedy • Crime

as Reporter at Match

6
0.5
Indianapolis Speedway
Indianapolis Speedway

1939

Action • Drama • Romance

as Ted Horn

5
0.3
The Cowboy Quarterback
The Cowboy Quarterback

1939

Comedy

as Mr. Walters

5.5
0.5
Quiet, Please
Quiet, Please

1939

Comedy • Music

as Sears' Assistant (uncredited)

5.3
0.3
Naughty But Nice
Naughty But Nice

1939

Comedy • Music

as Harry, Hudson's Assistant (uncredited)

6.2
0.3
Torchy Runs for Mayor
Torchy Runs for Mayor

1939

Action • Adventure • Comedy

as Photographer in Mayor's Office (uncredited)

5.8
0.3
Confessions of a Nazi Spy
Confessions of a Nazi Spy

1939

Drama • War

as Army Hospital Clerk (uncredited)

6.1
0.6
Dark Victory
Dark Victory

1939

Drama • Romance

as Man Making Crack About Judith (uncredited)

7
0.8
Women in the Wind
Women in the Wind

1939

Adventure

as Salesman (uncredited)

6.8
0.2
On Trial
On Trial

1939

Drama

as Radio Announcer (uncredited)

5.5
0.3
You Can't Get Away with Murder
You Can't Get Away with Murder

1939

Crime • Drama

as Gas Station Proprietor

5.6
0.3
The Adventures of Jane Arden
The Adventures of Jane Arden

1939

Crime • Drama • Romance

as Reporter

5.7
0.2
Secret Service of the Air
Secret Service of the Air

1939

Action • Adventure • Crime • Drama • Thriller

as Joe LeRoy

5.8
0.2
Nancy Drew... Reporter
Nancy Drew... Reporter

1939

Comedy • Crime • Mystery

as Beldenburg Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)

6.2
0.9
Wings of the Navy
Wings of the Navy

1939

Drama • Romance

as Dan Morrison

6
0.2
Torchy Blane in Chinatown
Torchy Blane in Chinatown

1939

Action • Comedy • Crime

as Officer (uncredited)

6
0.2
They Made Me a Criminal
They Made Me a Criminal

1939

Crime • Drama

as Charles 'Charlie' Magee (Reporter)

6.3
0.3
King of the Underworld
King of the Underworld

1939

Crime • Drama • Romance

as Jerry

6.4
0.4
Going Places
Going Places

1938

Comedy • Romance

as Desk Clerk

6.3
0.4
Nancy Drew… Detective
Nancy Drew… Detective

1938

Comedy • Mystery

as Radio Station Technician (uncredited)

6.3
0.3
Torchy Gets Her Man
Torchy Gets Her Man

1938

Comedy • Crime • Mystery

as Henchman Bugs

5.9
0.1
Hard to Get
Hard to Get

1938

Comedy • Romance

as Burke

6
0.3
Garden of the Moon
Garden of the Moon

1938

Comedy • Music • Romance

as Sound Control Engineer (uncredited)

5.8
0.2
Boy Meets Girl
Boy Meets Girl

1938

Comedy

as Simmons - Friday's Film Cutter

6.5
0.2
Racket Busters
Racket Busters

1938

Crime • Drama

as Yellow Stripe Truck Driver (uncredited)

5.1
0.5
Cowboy from Brooklyn
Cowboy from Brooklyn

1938

Comedy • Western

as Beacon Reporter

4
0.5
My Bill
My Bill

1938

Drama

as Mr. Martin, Florist

6.2
0.5
White Banners
White Banners

1938

Drama

as Charles Ellis

5.8
0.3
Little Miss Thoroughbred
Little Miss Thoroughbred

1938

Drama • Romance

as Jim (aka Slug)

4
0.1
Western Trails
Western Trails

1938

Western

as Ben McClure

0
0.1
Torchy Blane in Panama
Torchy Blane in Panama

1938

Comedy • Crime • Mystery

as Sparks (as John Ridgeley)

5.3
0.2
He Couldn't Say No
He Couldn't Say No

1938

Adventure • Comedy • Crime

as Man-On-The-Street Reporter

5.5
0.3
Forbidden Valley
Forbidden Valley

1938

Western

as Duke Lafferty

6
0.1
Blondes at Work
Blondes at Work

1938

Crime

as Regan

6.1
0.1
The Patient in Room 18
The Patient in Room 18

1938

Comedy • Crime • Mystery • Romance

as Jim Warren

5.1
0.1
The Spy Ring
The Spy Ring

1938

Adventure • Crime • Drama • Mystery • Romance

as Spy Ring Member (uncredited)

5
0.1
Missing Witnesses
Missing Witnesses

1937

Action • Adventure • Crime • Drama • Romance

as Train Ticket Clerk (uncredited)

5.5
0.3
The Man Without a Country
The Man Without a Country

1937

Drama

as Ship's Officer (uncredited)

5.7
0.2
Streamline Express
Streamline Express

1935

Comedy • Drama • Mystery • Romance

as Train Steward (uncredited)

4.7
0.2

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