James Flavin (I) (1906–1976) |
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Although he attended West Point, James Flavin decided on an acting career instead of the military. After touring with several stock and repertory companies, he arrived in Hollywood and broke into films in the early 1930s. A fast-talking, granite-jawed Irishman, Flavin appeared in hundreds of films during his career and was often cast as a big-city...
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Born:in Portland, Maine, USADied:(age 69) in Los Angeles, California, USA |
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Actor (516 credits)
Actor (516 credits)
1976
Francis Gary Powers: The True Story of the U-2 Spy Incident
(TV Movie)
President Dwight D. Eisenhower
President Dwight D. Eisenhower
1968
It Takes a Thief
(TV Series)
Gen. Levin
Gen. Levin
- Hans Across the Border: Part 2
(1968)
... Gen. Levin
- Hans Across the Border: Part 1
(1968)
... Gen. Levin
1966
The Phyllis Diller Show
(TV Series)
Lt. Muldoon / Sergeant
Lt. Muldoon / Sergeant
- The Hubcap Caper
(1966)
... Lt. Muldoon
- Phyllis Beats the Rap
(1966)
... Sergeant
1965
Dr. Kildare
(TV Series)
John Dolan
John Dolan
- Going Home
(1965)
... John Dolan
- A Gift of Love
(1965)
... John Dolan
1961-1965
Mister Ed
(TV Series)
Slattery / Mr. Kramer
Slattery / Mr. Kramer
- Anybody Got a Zebra?
(1965)
... Slattery
- Spies Strike Back
(1965)
... Slattery
- Coldfinger
(1965)
... Slattery
- Ed the Counterspy
(1965)
... Slattery
- Don't Laugh at Horses
(1963)
... Mr. Kramer
1965
The Magical World of Disney
(TV Series)
Lt. Flynn
Lt. Flynn
- The Further Adventures of Gallegher: A Case of Murder
(1965)
... Lt. Flynn
1960-1965
Lassie
(TV Series)
Joe / Mark Ryan
Joe / Mark Ryan
- Trouble Below Zero
(1965)
... Joe
- The Gentle Tiger
(1960)
... Mark Ryan
1965
Burke's Law
(TV Series)
Officer Danny Robin
Officer Danny Robin
- Who Killed Cop Robin?
(1965)
... Officer Danny Robin
1964
Mr. Novak
(TV Series)
Fire Chief Hawkins
Fire Chief Hawkins
- Beyond a Reasonable Doubt
(1964)
... Fire Chief Hawkins
1963
The Lucy Show
(TV Series)
Sgt. Wilcox
Sgt. Wilcox
- Lucy and the Bank Scandal
(1963)
... Sgt. Wilcox
- Lucy and the Safe Cracker
(1963)
... Sgt. Wilcox
1963
McKeever and the Colonel
(TV Series)
Col. Thornton Fordyce
Col. Thornton Fordyce
- McKeever Meets Munroe
(1963)
... Col. Thornton Fordyce
1952-1962
The Jack Benny Program
(TV Series)
Cop / Joe - Bartender / Barker - Animal Show / ...
Cop / Joe - Bartender / Barker - Animal Show / ...
- The Story of My Gang Comedy
(1962)
... Cop
- Ghost Town Western Sketch
(1962)
... Joe - Bartender (as Jim Flavin)
- Jack Takes the Beavers to the Fair
(1955)
... Barker - Animal Show
- Buck Benny Rides Again
(1952)
... Bartender
1962
Death Valley Days
(TV Series)
Sheriff / Perry
Sheriff / Perry
- The $275,000 Sack of Flour
(1962)
... Sheriff (uncredited)
- The Breaking Point
(1962)
... Perry
1958-1962
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
(TV Series)
Tony - The Doorman / Dan / Joe Felix
Tony - The Doorman / Dan / Joe Felix
- First Class Honeymoon
(1962)
... Tony - The Doorman
- Touché
(1959)
... Dan
- Safety for the Witness
(1958)
... Joe Felix
1960-1962
The Roaring 20's
(TV Series)
Robert Howard / Robert 'Howie' Howard
Robert Howard / Robert 'Howie' Howard
- The People People Marry
(1962)
... Robert Howard
- You Can't Fight City Hall
(1962)
... Robert Howard
- Asparagus Tips
(1961)
... Robert Howard
- So's Your Old Man
(1961)
... Robert Howard
- Pinky Goes to College
(1961)
... Robert Howard
1960-1962
Pete and Gladys
(TV Series)
Officer / Policeman
Officer / Policeman
- Who Was That Man?
(1962)
- Gladys' Political Campaign
(1961)
... Officer
- The Bavarian Wedding Chest
(1960)
... Policeman
1960-1961
The Twilight Zone
(TV Series)
1962 Policeman / Truck Driver
1962 Policeman / Truck Driver
- Once Upon a Time
(1961)
... 1962 Policeman
- A Passage for Trumpet
(1960)
... Truck Driver
1961
The Brothers Brannagan
(TV Series)
John Lombard
John Lombard
- Terror in the Afternoon
(1961)
... John Lombard
1960
The Untouchables
(TV Series)
Rocky Garver / Warden G. N. Rinehardt
Rocky Garver / Warden G. N. Rinehardt
- The Purple Gang
(1960)
... Rocky Garver
- Three Thousand Suspects
(1960)
... Warden G. N. Rinehardt
1959-1960
Man with a Camera
(TV Series)
Lt. Donovan
Lt. Donovan
- Fragment of a Murder
(1960)
... Lt. Donovan
- Touch-Off
(1960)
... Lt. Donovan
- The Picture War
(1960)
... Lt. Donovan
- The Bride
(1959)
... Lt. Donovan
- Girl in the Dark
(1959)
... Lt. Donovan
1959
Bourbon Street Beat
(TV Series)
Big Dan Girod
Big Dan Girod
- Invitation to a Murder
(1959)
... Big Dan Girod
1959
Border Patrol
(TV Series)
La Salle / Bowen
La Salle / Bowen
- In a Deadly Fashion
(1959)
... La Salle
- My Life
... Bowen
1956-1959
State Trooper
(TV Series)
Police Capt. Daniel Box / Director of Investigation
Police Capt. Daniel Box / Director of Investigation
- Everything Else Is Bridgeport
(1959)
... Police Capt. Daniel Box
- Rodeo Rough House
(1956)
... Director of Investigation
1953-1959
The Red Skelton Hour
(TV Series)
Officer Patrick O'Hoolihan / Desk Sergeant / Mr. Miller / ...
Officer Patrick O'Hoolihan / Desk Sergeant / Mr. Miller / ...
- Freddie's Hideout
(1959)
... Officer Patrick O'Hoolihan
- Freddy the Freeloader's Past
(1955)
... Desk Sergeant
- Rose Marie
(1955)
... Mr. Miller
- Love Thy Neighbor
(1955)
... Police Officer Danny O'Roarke
- The Cop and the Anthem
(1954)
... Jessup
1952-1959
Schlitz Playhouse
(TV Series)
- Charlie - Policeman with Loudspeaker
- Charlie - Policeman with Loudspeaker
- You Can't Win 'Em All
(1959)
- Lost and Found
(1953)
- Dress in the Window
(1952)
... - Charlie - Policeman with Loudspeaker
1954-1958
December Bride
(TV Series)
First Policeman
First Policeman
- The Mickey Rooney Show
(1958)
... First Policeman
- The Trailer Show
(1956)
- Grunion Hunting
(1954)
1957-1958
The Adventures of McGraw
(TV Series)
Lt. Rourk
Lt. Rourk
- Face of the Dead
(1958)
... Lt. Rourk
- Escape
(1958)
... Lt. Rourk
- The Torn Map
(1957)
... Lt. Rourk
1958
Richard Diamond, Private Detective
(TV Series)
Sam Cooper
Sam Cooper
- The Ed Church Case
(1958)
... Sam Cooper
1953-1957
Lux Video Theatre
(TV Series)
Lee / Ross / Chaplain / ...
Lee / Ross / Chaplain / ...
- The Last Act
(1957)
... Lee
- High Tension
(1957)
... Ross
- Vice Squad
(1957)
- A House of His Own
(1956)
... Chaplain
- Millie's Daughter
(1956)
... Detective
1956-1957
Navy Log
(TV Series)
Col. Flynn / Bo'sun / Admiral
Col. Flynn / Bo'sun / Admiral
- The Fighting Fig
(1957)
... Col. Flynn
- Scratch One Hearse
(1956)
... Bo'sun
- The Helium Umbrella
(1956)
... Admiral
1957
The Gale Storm Show: Oh! Susanna
(TV Series)
Mr. Ellis
Mr. Ellis
- Sing, Susanna, Sing
(1957)
... Mr. Ellis
- The Blarney Stone
(1957)
1956
I Love Lucy
(TV Series)
Immigration Officer
Immigration Officer
- Visitor from Italy
(1956)
... Immigration Officer
1954-1956
It's a Great Life
(TV Series)
Riley / Sgt. Blaine / U.S. Border Patrolman / ...
Riley / Sgt. Blaine / U.S. Border Patrolman / ...
- Bachelor Party
(1956)
... Riley
- A Birthday for Earl
(1955)
... Sgt. Blaine
- Tijuana
(1955)
... U.S. Border Patrolman
- Objective Moon
(1954)
... Director (as James Flaven)
1956
Star Stage
(TV Series)
Director of Investigation
Director of Investigation
- Killer on Horseback
(1956)
... Director of Investigation
1955
The 20th Century-Fox Hour
(TV Series)
Charlie
Charlie
- The Miracle on 34th Street
(1955)
... Charlie (uncredited)
1951-1955
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show
(TV Series)
Detective Sawyer / Mr. Rigney / Frank / ...
Detective Sawyer / Mr. Rigney / Frank / ...
- Ronnie's Elopement
(1955)
... Mr. Rigney
- George Teaches Gracie Not to Be Careless
(1953)
... Detective Sawyer (as Jim Flavin)
- Blanche Secretly Buys a Fur Stole
(1953)
... Detective Sawyer
- Gracie Reports Car Stolen
(1953)
... Detective Sawyer
- George and Gracie Hear a Burglar/Up All Night
(1953)
... Detective Sawyer
1955
Screen Directors Playhouse
(TV Series)
Gov. Dirks' Aide
Gov. Dirks' Aide
- Meet the Governor
(1955)
... Gov. Dirks' Aide (uncredited)
1955
The Man Behind the Badge
(TV Series)
RR Capt. Joseph A. Dugan / Carroll
RR Capt. Joseph A. Dugan / Carroll
- The Case of the One-Way Ticket
(1955)
... RR Capt. Joseph A. Dugan
- The Case of the Elusive Firebug
(1955)
... Carroll
1955
The Whistler
(TV Series)
Police Lieutenant
Police Lieutenant
- Death Sentence
(1955)
... Police Lieutenant
- Windfall
(1955)
... Police Lieutenant
1954-1955
Adventures of the Falcon
(TV Series)
Col. Winston / Ralph Turlock / Proctor / ...
Col. Winston / Ralph Turlock / Proctor / ...
- The Wheel of Fortune
(1955)
... Col. Winston
- Dawn's Early Light
(1955)
... Ralph Turlock
- Eyes in My Back
(1954)
... Proctor
- The Baby Sitter
(1954)
... Lt. Flynn
1953-1955
General Electric Theater
(TV Series)
Callahan
Callahan
- The Clown
(1955)
... Callahan
- Pardon My Aunt
(1954)
- My Wife, Poor Wretch
(1953)
1954
Public Defender
(TV Series)
Joe Kilpatrick / Judd Harrison / Jim Black / ...
Joe Kilpatrick / Judd Harrison / Jim Black / ...
- The Man Who Couldn't Remember
(1954)
... Joe Kilpatrick
- Return of the Dead
(1954)
... Judd Harrison
- A Call in the Night
(1954)
... Jim Black
- Badge of Honor
(1954)
... Walsh (as Jim Flavin)
1954
The Loretta Young Show
(TV Series)
Sgt. Danny Doofle / Deputy Mason / MacNamara
Sgt. Danny Doofle / Deputy Mason / MacNamara
- No Help Wanted
(1954)
... Sgt. Danny Doofle
- Guest in the Night
(1954)
... Deputy Mason
- Lady Killer
(1954)
... MacNamara
1952
Sky King
(TV Series)
Sheriff
Sheriff
- The Porcelain Lion
(1952)
... Sheriff
- Wings of Justice
(1952)
... Sheriff
- Blackmail
(1952)
... Sheriff
1951-1952
Racket Squad
(TV Series)
Morgan / Johnson
Morgan / Johnson
- Anyone Can Be a Sucker
(1952)
... Morgan
- Two for One
(1951)
... Johnson
1952
Dangerous Assignment
(TV Series)
George Arthur / Commissioner
George Arthur / Commissioner
- The Knitting Needle Story
(1952)
... George Arthur (as Jim Flavin)
- The Bodyguard Story
(1952)
... Commissioner
1951
The Amos 'n Andy Show
(TV Series)
Mr. Farrell / Police sergeant
Mr. Farrell / Police sergeant
- The Diner
(1951)
... Mr. Farrell (uncredited)
- Counterfeiters Rent Basement
(1951)
... Police sergeant
1951
The Living Christ Series
(TV Mini Series)
Longinus
Longinus
- Crucifixion and Resurrection
(1951)
... Longinus
- Triumph and Defeat
(1951)
... Longinus
- Retreat and Decision
(1951)
... Longinus
1950
Cavalcade of Stars
(TV Series)
Max the Bartender
Max the Bartender
- Victor Borge, Frances Langford
(1950)
... Max the Bartender
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Stage: Appeared (as "Murphy") in "The Front Page" on Broadway (revival).Alternate Names:
James Flaven | Jim FlavinHeight:
6' 1" (1.85 m)Spouse:
Lucile Browne (his death) (1 child)
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