John Berkes

John Berkes

Deceased · Born: Jun 13, 1895 · Died: Jul 5, 1951

Known For

Ace in the HoleAce in the Hole
The KillersThe Killers
Woman of the YearWoman of the Year
Phantom LadyPhantom Lady

Personal Details

BornJun 13, 1895 Trenton, New Jersey, USA

Biography

John Berkes, a talented actor, entered this world on June 13, 1895, in the charming city of Trenton, located in the state of New Jersey, United States of America. His remarkable career in the entertainment industry spanned multiple decades, with notable appearances in iconic films such as "Ace in the Hole" released in 1951, "The Egg and I" from 1947, and "Bowery at Midnight" in 1942. Tragically, his life came to an abrupt end on July 5, 1951, in the city of Hollywood, situated in the state of California, United States of America.

Career

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1951
Ace in the Hole
Ace in the Hole as Papa Minosa
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Journey Into Light
Journey Into Light as Racky
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1950
Branded
Branded as Tattoo
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No Sad Songs for Me
No Sad Songs for Me as Joe - Restaurant Owner (uncredited)
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1949
Dancing in the Dark
Dancing in the Dark as Marshall
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My Dream Is Yours
My Dream Is Yours as Character Actor
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The Lone Ranger
The Lone Ranger as Hank
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1948
Romance on the High Seas
Romance on the High Seas as The Drunk
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Station West
Station West as Pianist
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1947
The Corpse Came C.O.D.
The Corpse Came C.O.D. as Larry Massey, Photographer
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Johnny O'Clock
Johnny O'Clock as Waiter
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The Egg and I
The Egg and I as Geoduck
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1946
Inside Job
Inside Job as Freddie
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Blonde Alibi
Blonde Alibi as Louie Comey
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Two Sisters from Boston
Two Sisters from Boston as Ticket Man (uncredited)
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Monsieur Beaucaire
Monsieur Beaucaire as Court Jester
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The Killers
The Killers as Mr. Plunther (uncredited)
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1945
The Suspect
The Suspect as Det. Sgt. Pennyfeather (uncredited)
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Our Vines Have Tender Grapes
Our Vines Have Tender Grapes as Circus Driver
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Adventure
Adventure as Bum (uncredited)
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A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as Mr. Creckenbox (uncredited)
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1944
Christmas Holiday
Christmas Holiday as Waiter
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Mrs. Parkington
Mrs. Parkington as Beggar (uncredited)
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Phantom Lady
Phantom Lady as Man with Poodle (uncredited)
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Lost in a Harem
Lost in a Harem as Pianist (uncredited)
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1943
Nazty Nuisance
Nazty Nuisance as Magician
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1942
Bowery at Midnight
Bowery at Midnight as Fingers Dolan
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Cowboy Serenade
Cowboy Serenade as Joe Crowley
{"id":187339,"title":"War Dogs","year":"1942","character":"Sam Stoner","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/war-dogs-1942","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_187339.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_187339.jpg"},"released":1}
War Dogs
War Dogs as Sam Stoner
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Her Cardboard Lover
Her Cardboard Lover as Waiter
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Madame Spy
Madame Spy as Hotel Clerk
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Woman of the Year
Woman of the Year as Pal (uncredited)
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Gang Busters
Gang Busters as Mr. Grubb
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About Face
About Face as Barfly (uncredited)
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1941
Mr. Celebrity
Mr. Celebrity as Johnny Martin
{"id":175794,"title":"Alex in Wonderland","year":"1940","character":"Man with pie","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/alex-in-wonderland-1940","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_175794.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_175794.jpg"},"released":1}
1940
Alex in Wonderland
Alex in Wonderland as Man with pie
{"id":72628,"title":"While New York Sleeps","year":"1938","character":"Eddie - Dance Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/while-new-york-sleeps","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72628.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72628.jpg"},"released":1}
1938
While New York Sleeps
While New York Sleeps as Eddie - Dance Director
{"id":72904,"title":"Black Legion","year":"1937","character":"Convicted Black Legion Member (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/black-legion","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72904.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72904.jpg"},"released":1}
1937
Black Legion
Black Legion as Convicted Black Legion Member (uncredited)