Joel Friedkin, a renowned thespian, entered the world on May 15, 1885, in the quaint town of Kalpni, situated in the vast expanse of Russia. His illustrious career spanned the silver screen, showcasing his remarkable acting prowess in a diverse array of roles, including the memorable performances in "Impact" (1949),"Fury of the Congo" (1951),and "The Affairs of Jimmy Valentine" (1942). Regrettably, his life was cut short on September 19, 1954, when he passed away in Burbank, California, USA.
Personal Details
BornMay 15, 1885 Kalpni, Russia
Biography
Career
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1951

Fury of the Congo as Prof. Dunham
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Bedtime for Bonzo as Mr. De Witt
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1950

Joe Palooka in Humphrey Takes a Chance as Hootleman
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Dakota Lil as Doctor
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The Secret Fury as Cavendish (uncredited)
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1949

Strange Bargain as Canon (uncredited)
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Impact as Uncle Ben
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The Lone Ranger as Joe Peters
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1948

False Paradise as Prof. Alonzo Larson
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Feudin', Fussin' and A-Fightin' as Stage Passenger
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Strange Gamble as Dr. White
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Money Madness as Dr. Wagner
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Hollow Triumph as William (uncredited)
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1947

Unexpected Guest as Phineas Phipps
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Magic Town as Dingle
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1946

California Gold Rush as Murphy
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Night Train to Memphis as Minister
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Chick Carter, Detective as Jules Hoyt
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Angel on My Shoulder as Malvola (uncredited)
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The Postman Always Rings Twice as John X. McHugh (uncredited)
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1945

The Great John L. as Michael Sullivan
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Sagebrush Heroes as Doctor Webb
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Twice Blessed as Mr. Winters
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Murder, He Says as Little Man (uncredited)
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1944

Wyoming Hurricane as Dan Foster
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Faces in the Fog as Harris, Justice of the Peace
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Experiment Perilous as Brakeman (uncredited)
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1943

Phony Express as Dr. Abdul
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The Chance of a Lifetime as Joe Painter (Uncredited)
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1942

The Devil's Trail as Doc Willoughby
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The Sombrero Kid as Uriah Martin
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The Cyclone Kid as Judge Phillips
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Bad Men of the Hills as Judge Sam Malotte
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Pardon My Gun as Mr. Cameron
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Reunion in France as Frenchman (uncredited)
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1941

Outlaws of Cherokee Trail as Judge
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Borrowed Hero as Judge Hargraves (uncredited)
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Bad Man of Deadwood as Businessman
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Bad Men of Missouri as Sedalia Postmaster
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The Face Behind the Mask as Charlie Perkins (uncredited)
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1940

The Last Alarm as Burt Stafford
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Gaucho Serenade as Small Official
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The Border Legion as Gus
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Colorado as Judge Newton