Cy Kendall

Acting • 1898-03-09 • Saint Louis, Missouri, USA

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Cyrus Willard Kendall (March 10, 1898 – July 22, 1953) was an American film actor. He appeared in more than 140 films between 1935 and 1950. Kendall's heavy-set, square-jawed appearance and deep voice were perfect for wiseguy roles such as policemen and police chiefs, wardens, military officers, bartenders, reporters, and mobsters. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri and died in Woodland Hills, California.

Known For

6.4

Tarzan's New York Adventure

1942

5.6

King of the Pecos

1936

6.0

The Green Hornet

1940

4.8

The Lonely Trail

1936

6.4

Meatless Flyday

1944

5.2

Whispering Footsteps

1943

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Filmography

1956
Jungle SafariFilm
Tambosa Tim
★ 6.0
1948
Call Northside 777Film
Second Bartender (uncredited)
★ 6.7
1948
Race StreetFilm
Shoeshine Customer (uncredited)
★ 6.0
1948
Sword of the AvengerFilm
Count Velasquez
★ 7.7
1948
Joe Palooka in Fighting MadFilm
Commissioner R.E. Carfter
★ 8.0
1948
Perilous WatersFilm
The Boss
★ 10.0
1948
Queen EstherFilm
Chamberlain
★ 7.0
1948
In This CornerFilm
Tiny Reed
★ 8.0
1947
Sinbad the SailorFilm
Hassan-Ben-Hassan (uncredited)
★ 6.0
1947
DesperateFilm
Ace Morgan (uncredited)
★ 6.5
1947
Bury Me DeadFilm
Detective
★ 4.7
1946
Lady in the LakeFilm
Jailer (Uncredited)
★ 6.1
1946
Without ReservationsFilm
Bail Bondsman (uncredited)
★ 6.3
1946
The Glass AlibiFilm
Red Hogan
★ 4.2
1946
Inside JobFilm
Capt. Martin
★ 5.9
1946
Blonde for a DayFilm
Inspector Pete Rafferty
★ 5.8
1946
The Invisible InformerFilm
Sheriff Ladeau
★ 8.0
1946
The Scarlet HorsemanFilm
Amigo Manana
★ 10.0
1945
Scarlet StreetFilm
Nick (uncredited)
★ 7.6
1945
CorneredFilm
Detective (uncredited)
★ 6.2
1945
A Thousand and One NightsFilm
Auctioneer
★ 6.1
1945
The Power of the WhistlerFilm
Druggist
★ 5.9
1945
Secret Agent X-9Film
Lucky Kamber
★ 6.2
1945
The Tiger WomanFilm
Inspector Henry Leggett
★ 5.8
1945
Jungle QueenFilm
Tambosa Tim
★ 5.5
1945
She Gets Her ManFilm
Police Chief Brodie
★ 5.2
1945
Docks of New YorkFilm
Compeau
★ 8.0
1945
Shadow Of TerrorFilm
Victor Maxwell
★ 6.3
1944
Tall in the SaddleFilm
Cap - Bartender (uncredited)
★ 6.6
1944
Christmas HolidayFilm
Teddy Jordan (uncredited)
★ 6.5
1944
The WhistlerFilm
Gus, Bartender (Uncredited)
★ 6.0
1944
Charlie Chan in The Chinese CatFilm
George Webster Deacon
★ 6.5
1944
Lady in the Death HouseFilm
Detective
★ 5.7
1944
Crime by NightFilm
Max Ambers
★ 6.4
1944
Meatless FlydayFilm
Spider (voice)
★ 6.4
1944
The Last RideFilm
Capt. Butler
★ 6.4
1944
Dancing in ManhattanFilm
Inspector Kirby
★ 7.0
1944
Mystery of the RiverboatFilm
Police Chief F. E. Dumont [Chs. 6-8, 11]
★ 6.5
1944
Tahiti NightsFilm
Chief Enoka
★ 9.0
1944
Girl RushFilm
Greg Barlan
★ 6.0
1944
Outlaw TrailFilm
Honest John Travers
★ 7.0
1943
A Lady Takes a ChanceFilm
Gambling House Boss
★ 5.9
1943
Whispering FootstepsFilm
Detective Brad Dolan
★ 5.2
1943
The Chance of a LifetimeFilm
Jumbo Madigan (Uncredited)
★ 6.7
1943
After Midnight with Boston BlackieFilm
Joe Herschel
★ 5.9
1942
Tarzan's New York AdventureFilm
Col. Ralph Sergeant
★ 6.4
1942
Road to MoroccoFilm
Fruit Vendor (uncredited)
★ 6.9
1942
A Night to RememberFilm
Louis Kauffman (uncredited)
★ 6.8
1942
Alias Boston BlackieFilm
Jumbo Madigan
★ 5.7
1942
Silver QueenFilm
Sheriff
★ 6.0
1942
Fly By NightFilm
Dahlig
★ 6.7
1942
Boston Blackie Goes HollywoodFilm
Jumbo Madigan
★ 5.6
1942
The Wife Takes a FlyerFilm
Gestapo Agent
★ 5.5
1941
Johnny EagerFilm
Halligan
★ 6.2
1941
Blossoms in the DustFilm
Harrington
★ 6.6
1941
Billy the KidFilm
Cass McAndrews, Sheriff
★ 5.3
1941
Honky TonkFilm
Man with Tar (uncredited)
★ 6.3
1941
Pacific BlackoutFilm
Hotel Clerk
★ 6.6
1941
Coffins on WheelsFilm
Nick the Used Car Dealer
★ 6.5
1941
They Dare Not LoveFilm
Maj. Kenlein
★ 7.5
1941
Robin Hood of the PecosFilm
Ambrose Ballard
★ 6.0
1941
Mystery ShipFilm
Condor
★ 8.0
1940
My Favorite WifeFilm
Police Detective Arresting Nick (uncredited)
★ 7.0
1940
The Saint Takes OverFilm
Max Bremer (as Cyrus W. Kendall)
★ 6.7
1940
The House Across the BayFilm
Crawley
★ 5.6
1940
Andy Hardy Meets DebutanteFilm
Mr. Carrillo
★ 5.8
1940
The Green HornetFilm
Curtis Monroe
★ 6.0
1940
Sky MurderFilm
Harrigan - House Detective
★ 6.8
1940
The Fargo KidFilm
Nick Kane
★ 7.1
1940
Gold Rush MaisieFilm
Assayer (Uncredited)
★ 6.9
1940
Junior G-MenFilm
Brand
★ 6.5
1940
Women Without NamesFilm
Guard
★ 4.7
1940
Prairie LawFilm
Pete Gore (as Cyrus W. Kendall)
★ 7.0
1940
Men Without SoulsFilm
Capt. White
★ 6.7
1940
HullabalooFilm
Mr. Wilson
★ 6.5
1940
Youth Will Be ServedFilm
Sheriff
★ 4.0
1940
Dead End Kids vs. Spies, Inc.Film
Brand
1939
The Hunchback of Notre DameFilm
Nobleman Signing Petition (uncredited)
★ 7.3
1939
Frontier MarshalFilm
Winning Card Player
★ 6.3
1939
Pacific LinerFilm
Deadeyes
★ 5.5
1939
Angels Wash Their FacesFilm
H.J. Haines
★ 6.7
1939
BlackmailFilm
Southern Sheriff (uncredited)
★ 6.9
1939
Stand Up and FightFilm
Foreman Ross
★ 6.0
1939
Twelve Crowded HoursFilm
George Costain
★ 5.7
1939
Calling All MarinesFilm
Big Joe Kelly
★ 10.0
1939
Fugitive at LargeFilm
Prison Guard Captain
★ 7.0
1939
Trouble in SundownFilm
Ross Daggett
★ 8.0
1938
Crime SchoolFilm
Morgan
★ 6.4
1938
Gold Is Where You Find ItFilm
Kingan (uncredited)
★ 7.0
1938
Young Dr. KildareFilm
Charlie (uncredited)
★ 6.6
1938
Next Time I MarryFilm
A.L. Butterfield (uncredited)
★ 7.2
1938
RawhideFilm
Sheriff Kale
★ 7.4
1938
The Invisible MenaceFilm
Colonel Rogers
★ 4.3
1938
Valley of the GiantsFilm
Sheriff Graber
★ 6.7
1938
Breaking the IceFilm
Judd
★ 6.1
1938
Hawaii CallsFilm
Hawaiian Policeman
★ 6.0
1938
Little Miss ThoroughbredFilm
District Attorney
★ 4.8
1938
The Night HawkFilm
Capt. Teague
★ 10.0
1938
Safety in NumbersFilm
Chief of Police
★ 7.0
1938
The Old ProspectorFilm
Narrator
1937
They Won't ForgetFilm
Detective Laneart
★ 5.9
1937
The Shadow StrikesFilm
Brossett
★ 4.7
1937
Meet the Boy FriendFilm
Walters
★ 5.5
1937
White BondageFilm
Rickets
★ 6.8
1937
Midnight CourtFilm
Milt - the Reporter
★ 5.1
1937
Public WeddingFilm
Police Captain
★ 6.0
1937
Land Beyond the LawFilm
Slade Henaberry
★ 8.5
1937
Angel's HolidayFilm
Chief of Police
★ 6.0
1937
She Loved a FiremanFilm
Deputy Fire Commissioner
★ 7.5
1937
Borrowing TroubleFilm
Chief Kelly
★ 7.0
1937
Hot WaterFilm
Chief of Police (uncredited)
★ 6.5
1937
It Could Happen to YouFilm
Detective
★ 3.0
1936
Dancing PirateFilm
Bouncing Betty's Cook (uncredited)
★ 5.7
1936
King of the PecosFilm
Alexander Stiles
★ 5.6
1936
The Public PaysFilm
Police Chief John Carney (uncredited)
★ 6.9
1936
The Lonely TrailFilm
Adjutant General Benedict Holden
★ 4.8
1936
Dancing FeetFilm
Hotel Detective
★ 6.0
1936
Women Are TroubleFilm
Inspector Matson
★ 7.0
1936
Sea SpoilersFilm
Detective
★ 5.0
1936
Sworn EnemyFilm
Simmons
★ 5.8
1936
Man HuntFilm
Sheriff at Hackett
★ 10.0
1936
Bulldog EditionFilm
Nick Enright
★ 4.2
1936
Hot MoneyFilm
Joe Morgan
★ 7.0
1935
Hit-and-Run DriverFilm
Frankie (uncredited)
★ 6.2