John Ridgely

Acting • 1909-09-06 • Chicago, Illinois, USA

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.

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1952
The Greatest Show on EarthFilm
Assistant Manager
★ 6.4
1952
Room for One MoreFilm
Harry Foreman
★ 6.6
1952
Off LimitsFilm
Lt. Cmdr. Parnell
★ 5.9
1952
Fort OsageFilm
Henry Travers
★ 6.5
1952
The CongregationFilm
★ 9.0
1951
A Place in the SunFilm
Coroner
★ 7.3
1951
The Blue VeilFilm
Doctor (Uncredited)
★ 6.8
1951
The Last OutpostFilm
Sam McQuade
★ 6.1
1951
Half AngelFilm
Tim McCarey
★ 6.2
1951
Al Jennings of OklahomaFilm
Railroad Detective Dan Hanes
★ 6.0
1951
When the Redskins RodeFilm
Christopher Gist
★ 5.2
1951
Thunder in God's CountryFilm
Bill Stafford
★ 10.0
1951
As You WereFilm
Captain
★ 7.5
1951
Pal's Gallant JourneyFilm
Gary's father
★ 7.0
1950
BackfireFilm
Plainclothesman (uncredited)
★ 5.9
1950
Edge of DoomFilm
Detective #1
★ 6.1
1950
Saddle TrampFilm
Slim
★ 6.5
1950
The Lost VolcanoFilm
Fred Barton
★ 5.6
1950
The Petty GirlFilm
Patrolman
★ 4.3
1950
Pal, Canine DetectiveFilm
Gary's Father
★ 10.0
1950
South Sea SinnerFilm
Don Williams
★ 7.5
1950
Rookie FiremanFilm
Harry Williams
★ 7.5
1950
Beauty on ParadeFilm
Jeffrey Woodstock
★ 9.0
1949
Border IncidentFilm
Mr. Neley
★ 6.9
1949
Task ForceFilm
Dixie Rankin
★ 6.9
1949
Once More, My DarlingFilm
Burke
★ 6.5
1949
TucsonFilm
Ben
★ 7.5
1948
Command DecisionFilm
James Carwood
★ 6.6
1948
The Iron CurtainFilm
★ 6.0
1948
Trouble MakersFilm
'Silky' Thomas
★ 6.1
1948
Luxury LinerFilm
Chief Officer Carver
★ 5.8
1948
Sealed VerdictFilm
Lance Nissen
★ 7.0
1948
Night WindFilm
Walters
★ 9.0
1947
PossessedFilm
Harker
★ 6.9
1947
Cry WolfFilm
Jackson Laidell
★ 6.1
1947
High WallFilm
Assistant District Attorney David Wallace (as John Ridgeley)
★ 6.4
1947
Nora PrentissFilm
Walter Bailey
★ 6.3
1947
That Way with WomenFilm
Sam
★ 6.7
1947
That's My ManFilm
Ramsey
★ 6.7
1946
The Big SleepFilm
Eddie Mars
★ 7.6
1946
My ReputationFilm
Cary Abbott
★ 7.3
1946
The Man I LoveFilm
Roy Otis
★ 6.1
1946
Two Guys from MilwaukeeFilm
Mike Collins
★ 5.0
1945
Danger SignalFilm
Thomas Turner
★ 6.0
1945
Pride of the MarinesFilm
Jim Merchant
★ 6.8
1945
God Is My Co-PilotFilm
David 'Tex' Hill
★ 7.1
1944
Arsenic and Old LaceFilm
Officer Saunders
★ 7.6
1944
Hollywood CanteenFilm
Self
★ 7.3
1944
The DoughgirlsFilm
Julian Cadman
★ 7.3
1943
Destination TokyoFilm
Reserve Officer Raymond
★ 6.9
1943
Air ForceFilm
Pilot
★ 6.5
1943
Northern PursuitFilm
Jim Austen
★ 6.2
1943
Proceed and ReportFilm
Murphy's pal
1943
Mountain FightersFilm
Lt. Evers
1942
The Big ShotFilm
Tim
★ 6.2
1942
Bullet ScarsFilm
Hank O'Connor
★ 6.5
1942
Wings for the EagleFilm
Alec Johnson
★ 6.1
1942
Secret EnemiesFilm
John Trent
★ 5.8
1941
They Died with Their Boots OnFilm
2nd Lt. Davis (uncredited)
★ 6.7
1941
The Man Who Came to DinnerFilm
Radio Man
★ 7.1
1941
The Wagons Roll at NightFilm
Arch
★ 6.5
1941
Dangerously They LiveFilm
John, Nazi Henchman
★ 6.3
1941
Strange AlibiFilm
Tex Alexander (prisoner)
★ 7.2
1941
KnockoutFilm
Pat Martin
★ 5.1
1941
Million Dollar BabyFilm
Ollie Ward
★ 6.3
1941
Highway WestFilm
Alex, Armored Car Guard
★ 6.6
1941
The Great Mr. NobodyFilm
Eddie Williams
★ 6.0
1941
Steel Against the SkyFilm
Joe (uncredited)
★ 5.4
1941
Nine Lives Are Not EnoughFilm
Garage Mechanic (uncredited)
★ 5.4
1941
At the Stroke of TwelveFilm
Reporter
★ 6.0
1941
Skinnay Ennis and His OrchestraFilm
Assistant (uncredited)
★ 5.0
1941
Navy BluesFilm
'Jersey'
★ 4.8
1941
Here Comes HappinessFilm
Jim
★ 6.0
1940
The LetterFilm
Driver (uncredited)
★ 7.3
1940
They Drive by NightFilm
Hank Dawson (uncredited)
★ 6.9
1940
Brother OrchidFilm
Texas Pearson
★ 6.6
1940
The Fighting 69thFilm
Moran (uncredited)
★ 5.9
1940
Castle on the HudsonFilm
Intake Guard (uncredited)
★ 7.0
1940
Teddy the Rough RiderFilm
Reporter
★ 6.8
1940
Torrid ZoneFilm
Gardner
★ 7.0
1940
No Time for ComedyFilm
Cashier (uncredited)
★ 5.4
1940
Saturday's ChildrenFilm
Mr. MacReady (voice) (uncredited)
★ 6.9
1940
'Til We Meet AgainFilm
Junior Officer (uncredited)
★ 6.4
1940
Alice in MovielandFilm
Bill (uncredited)
★ 6.4
1940
Lady with Red HairFilm
Actor Playing Paul (uncredited)
★ 6.9
1940
Service with the ColorsFilm
Army Lieutenant (uncredited)
★ 5.4
1940
River's EndFilm
Jeffers
★ 6.6
1940
The Man Who Talked Too MuchFilm
Brooks
★ 6.4
1940
Flight AngelsFilm
Lt. Parsons
★ 4.8
1940
Money and the WomanFilm
Doctor (uncredited)
★ 4.4
1940
March On, MarinesFilm
Hap
★ 3.8
1940
Father Is A PrinceFilm
Salesman
★ 6.5
1940
Spills for ThrillsFilm
Movie Director (uncredited)
★ 6.5
1939
The Roaring TwentiesFilm
Cabbie at Grand Central (uncredited)
★ 7.5
1939
Dark VictoryFilm
Man Making Crack About Judith (uncredited)
★ 7.0
1939
Each Dawn I DieFilm
Reporter (uncredited)
★ 6.9
1939
The Return of Doctor XFilm
Rodgers
★ 6.0
1939
They Made Me a CriminalFilm
Charles 'Charlie' Magee (Reporter)
★ 6.3
1939
Confessions of a Nazi SpyFilm
Army Hospital Clerk (uncredited)
★ 6.1
1939
Nancy Drew... ReporterFilm
Beldenburg Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)
★ 6.1
1939
Invisible StripesFilm
Employment Clerk (uncredited)
★ 6.2
1939
King of the UnderworldFilm
Jerry
★ 6.4
1939
You Can't Get Away with MurderFilm
Gas Station Proprietor
★ 5.8
1939
Nancy Drew and the Hidden StaircaseFilm
Reporter
★ 6.8
1939
Angels Wash Their FacesFilm
Reporter at Pillory (uncredited)
★ 6.7
1939
Naughty but NiceFilm
Harry, Hudson's Assistant (uncredited)
★ 6.8
1939
Torchy Runs for MayorFilm
Photographer in Mayor's Office (uncredited)
★ 5.9
1939
Indianapolis SpeedwayFilm
Ted Horn
★ 5.6
1939
Wings of the NavyFilm
Dan Morrison
★ 6.2
1939
Secret Service of the AirFilm
Joe LeRoy
★ 6.1
1939
Women in the WindFilm
Salesman (uncredited)
★ 6.8
1939
Torchy Blane... Playing with DynamiteFilm
Reporter at Match
★ 6.8
1939
Torchy Blane in ChinatownFilm
Officer (uncredited)
★ 6.6
1939
On Dress ParadeFilm
Fort Lewis Firing Range Sergeant (uncredited)
★ 6.6
1939
A Child is BornFilm
Intern Going to See Operation (uncredited)
★ 7.1
1939
Quiet, PleaseFilm
Sears' Assistant (uncredited)
★ 6.2
1939
Private DetectiveFilm
Donald Norton
★ 6.8
1939
The Bill of RightsFilm
Massachusetts Congressman
★ 6.5
1939
Everybody's HobbyFilm
Ranger Mike Morgan
★ 6.2
1939
The Adventures of Jane ArdenFilm
Reporter
★ 6.2
1939
Kid NightingaleFilm
Whitey
★ 6.4
1939
On TrialFilm
Radio Announcer (uncredited)
★ 6.1
1939
Smashing the Money RingFilm
Policeman (uncredited)
★ 5.8
1939
The Cowboy QuarterbackFilm
Mr. Walters
★ 6.7
1939
Slapsie Maxie'sFilm
Reporter (uncredited)
★ 6.0
1938
Nancy Drew… DetectiveFilm
Radio Station Technician (uncredited)
★ 6.5
1938
Racket BustersFilm
Yellow Stripe Truck Driver (uncredited)
★ 5.6
1938
Blondes at WorkFilm
Regan
★ 6.3
1938
My BillFilm
Mr. Martin, Florist
★ 6.6
1938
Boy Meets GirlFilm
Simmons - Friday's Film Cutter
★ 6.9
1938
Going PlacesFilm
Desk Clerk
★ 6.6
1938
Garden of the MoonFilm
Sound Control Engineer (uncredited)
★ 6.7
1938
Torchy Gets Her ManFilm
Henchman Bugs
★ 5.9
1938
Torchy Blane in PanamaFilm
Sparks (as John Ridgeley)
★ 5.8
1938
The Patient in Room 18Film
Jim Warren
★ 5.1
1938
White BannersFilm
Charles Ellis
★ 6.1
1938
Hard to GetFilm
Burke
★ 6.3
1938
The Spy RingFilm
Spy Ring Member (uncredited)
★ 5.6
1938
He Couldn't Say NoFilm
Man-On-The-Street Reporter
★ 6.5
1938
Little Miss ThoroughbredFilm
Jim (aka Slug)
★ 4.8
1938
Forbidden ValleyFilm
Duke Lafferty
★ 7.0
1938
Cowboy from BrooklynFilm
Beacon Reporter
★ 7.0
1938
Western TrailsFilm
Ben McClure
★ 9.0
1937
The Man Without a CountryFilm
Ship's Officer (uncredited)
★ 6.1
1937
Missing WitnessesFilm
Train Ticket Clerk (uncredited)
★ 7.0
1935
Streamline ExpressFilm
Train Steward (uncredited)
★ 6.0

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The Big Sleep

Air Force

Destination Tokyo

Possessed

Room for One More

My Reputation

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