Duke York

Acting • 1908-10-17

Duke York Jr. has a long resume as one of Hollywood's best stunt men. He is still often seen on TV today although audiences may not recognize him. He is most often seen today as the various "monsters" that confronted The Three Stooges during the 1940s, and as King Kala (wearing a bald cap) in the first Flash Gordon serial.

Known For

6.6

Idle Roomers

1944

7.6

Who Done It?

1949

6.3

Shivering Sherlocks

1948

6.2

Navy Secrets

1939

5.8

The Pursuit of Happiness

1934

6.5

Many Sappy Returns

1938

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Filmography

1966
Spaceship to the UnknownFilm
(scenes deleted) (archive footage) (as Duke York Jr.)
★ 7.3
1955
Of Cash and HashFilm
Angel (uncredited)
★ 6.3
1951
The Red Badge of CourageFilm
Veteran (uncredited)
★ 6.4
1951
The Adventures of Wild Bill HickokTV
★ 5.3
1951
Silver CityFilm
★ 6.6
1951
Fort DefianceFilm
Joe Doniger
★ 6.4
1951
Fort WorthFilm
Gunman (uncredited)
★ 7.1
1951
Silver CanyonFilm
Sergeant Laughlin
★ 7.5
1951
Rogue RiverFilm
Bowers
★ 7.0
1951
Northwest TerritoryFilm
Dawson
★ 6.5
1950
Winchester '73Film
Man (uncredited)
★ 7.3
1950
The GunfighterFilm
Pete's Pal (uncredited)
★ 7.4
1950
Where Danger LivesFilm
Postville Cowboy (uncredited)
★ 6.4
1950
Fortunes of Captain BloodFilm
Andrew Hardy
★ 7.3
1950
The Iroquois TrailFilm
Frontiersman (uncredited)
★ 6.6
1950
Call of the KlondikeFilm
Luke
★ 7.3
1950
Hit Parade of 1951Film
Cal
★ 6.5
1949
Who Done It?Film
Nikko
★ 7.6
1948
That Lady in ErmineFilm
★ 6.0
1948
Shivering SherlocksFilm
Angel
★ 6.3
1946
Doctor in Industry: The Story of Kennethh W. Randall, M.D.Film
Sam Gregg
1944
Lost in a HaremFilm
Jailer / Clerk (uncredited)
★ 5.6
1944
Follow the BoysFilm
Military Policeman (uncredited)
★ 5.7
1944
Idle RoomersFilm
Lupe the Wolf Man
★ 6.6
1943
Thank Your Lucky StarsFilm
Wooden Indian (uncredited)
★ 6.2
1943
Higher Than a KiteFilm
Sgt. Kelly (uncredited)
★ 6.2
1943
Crazy HouseFilm
Dead End Character
★ 6.0
1942
SaboteurFilm
Deputy Sheriff (uncredited)
★ 6.8
1942
Woman of the YearFilm
Football Player (uncredited)
★ 7.0
1942
The SpoilersFilm
Miner (uncredited)
★ 6.2
1942
Invisible AgentFilm
German Sentry (uncredited)
★ 5.8
1942
Arabian NightsFilm
Archer (uncredited)
★ 6.0
1942
Who Done It?Film
Attendant with the Coroner (uncredited)
★ 6.9
1942
Kid Glove KillerFilm
Card-Playing Henchman (uncredited)
★ 6.4
1942
Stand by for ActionFilm
Sailor (uncredited)
★ 7.0
1942
Nazi AgentFilm
Sailor (uncredited)
★ 6.6
1942
Alias Boston BlackieFilm
Johnson - Policeman in Squad Car 29 (uncredited)
★ 5.7
1942
Maisie Gets Her ManFilm
Stagehand at Second Theatre (Uncredited)
★ 6.7
1942
Two Yanks in TrinidadFilm
MP Corporal (uncredited)
★ 4.0
1942
Panama HattieFilm
Bruno (uncredited)
★ 5.7
1942
Jackass MailFilm
Rancher Seeing Baggot with Roan Horse
★ 7.5
1941
TexasFilm
Wise Guy
★ 6.7
1941
A Man BetrayedFilm
Doorman at Club Inferno (uncredited)
★ 5.5
1941
Sea RaidersFilm
Pete - Whaler Crewman
★ 6.5
1941
Mob TownFilm
Burly Man (uncredited)
★ 8.0
1940
When the Daltons RodeFilm
★ 6.2
1940
Little MenFilm
Poker Player
★ 5.5
1940
Sky MurderFilm
Enforcer at Cell Block Meeting
★ 6.8
1940
The ShadowFilm
Henchman
★ 7.3
1940
The Green ArcherFilm
Martel aka Harry Madison
★ 6.6
1940
Trail of the VigilantesFilm
Deputy Sheriff
★ 10.0
1940
The Secret SevenFilm
Joe Carpa
★ 10.0
1940
Terry and the PiratesFilm
Leopard Man
★ 5.8
1939
Destry Rides AgainFilm
Townsman (uncredited)
★ 7.2
1939
Union PacificFilm
Railwayman (uncredited)
★ 6.7
1939
You Can't Cheat an Honest ManFilm
Minor Role (uncredited)
★ 7.0
1939
Navy SecretsFilm
Babe - Henchman
★ 6.2
1939
Mercy PlaneFilm
Joe
★ 10.0
1938
A Slight Case of MurderFilm
Champ
★ 6.5
1938
Gang BulletsFilm
Collins (uncredited)
★ 5.9
1938
Professor BewareFilm
Handshaker - Paint-Brush Gag
★ 5.8
1938
Wide Open FacesFilm
Joe, a Gangster
★ 9.0
1938
The Fighting Devil DogsFilm
Sam (uncredited)
★ 6.8
1938
Many Sappy ReturnsFilm
Male Nurse
★ 6.5
1937
They Gave Him a GunFilm
Sourpuss Soldier (uncredited)
★ 6.7
1937
Dangerous NumberFilm
Policeman
★ 4.9
1936
Libeled LadyFilm
Cab Driver (uncredited)
★ 7.3
1936
Flash GordonFilm
King Kala
★ 6.4
1936
The Garden Murder CaseFilm
Traffic Cop (Uncredited)
★ 5.7
1936
Strike Me PinkFilm
Smiley
★ 6.6
1936
Sworn EnemyFilm
Al, a Gangster (uncredited)
★ 5.8
1936
Mind Your Own BusinessFilm
Cruger's Henchman
★ 10.0
1936
The Three MesquiteersFilm
Chuck
★ 7.0
1936
Rhythm on the RangeFilm
Police Officer
★ 5.5
1936
An All American ToothacheFilm
Coach Bill
★ 8.0
1936
Crash DonovanFilm
Patrolman (uncredited)
★ 8.0
1935
Here Comes CookieFilm
Milkman (uncredited)
★ 7.2
1935
Two for TonightFilm
Cop in Cafe
★ 7.7
1935
His Family TreeFilm
Henchman with Frank
★ 5.5
1935
Stolen HarmonyFilm
Duke (uncredited)
★ 8.0
1935
Strangers AllFilm
Sig Ruman - Protester at Meeting / Courtroom Witness
★ 6.8
1934
UpperworldFilm
Marine in Burlesque Theatre (uncredited)
★ 6.2
1934
The Pursuit of HappinessFilm
Jonathan
★ 5.8
1934
Elmer and ElsieFilm
Smith
★ 10.0
1933
I'm No AngelFilm
Sideshow Spectator (uncredited)
★ 6.4
1933
Murders in the ZooFilm
Seamen (Uncredited)
★ 5.9
1932
Island of Lost SoulsFilm
Beast (uncredited)
★ 6.9