John Ridgely

John Ridgely

Actor Sep 6 (died age 58) Chicago, Illinois, USA 1935–1952 (17 year career)
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Biography

​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 continue…

Known For

Filmography

Acting (146)

Movies (146)

Room for One More

Room for One More

1952

as Harry Foreman

6.5
The Greatest Show on Earth

The Greatest Show on Earth

1952

as Assistant Manager

6.3
The Congregation

The Congregation

1952
Off Limits

Off Limits

1952

as Lt. Cmdr. Parnell

5.6
Fort Osage

Fort Osage

1952

as Henry Travers

6.0
The Last Outpost

The Last Outpost

1951

as Sam McQuade

5.5
A Place in the Sun

A Place in the Sun

1951

as Coroner

7.3
Half Angel

Half Angel

1951

as Tim McCarey

5.6
The Blue Veil

The Blue Veil

1951

as Doctor (Uncredited)

6.6
Thunder in God's Country

Thunder in God's Country

1951

as Bill Stafford

Al Jennings of Oklahoma

Al Jennings of Oklahoma

1951

as Railroad Detective Dan Hanes

5.0
When the Redskins Rode

When the Redskins Rode

1951

as Christopher Gist

4.7
As You Were

As You Were

1951

as Captain

5.0
Pal's Gallant Journey

Pal's Gallant Journey

1951

as Gary's father

Backfire

Backfire

1950

as Plainclothesman (uncredited)

5.8
South Sea Sinner

South Sea Sinner

1950

as Don Williams

5.0
Edge of Doom

Edge of Doom

1950

as Detective #1

5.9
Saddle Tramp

Saddle Tramp

1950

as Slim

6.3
The Lost Volcano

The Lost Volcano

1950

as Fred Barton

5.2
Pal, Canine Detective

Pal, Canine Detective

1950

as Gary's Father

The Petty Girl

The Petty Girl

1950

as Patrolman

3.6
Beauty on Parade

Beauty on Parade

1950

as Jeffrey Woodstock

Rookie Fireman

Rookie Fireman

1950

as Harry Williams

6.0
Task Force

Task Force

1949

as Dixie Rankin

7.0
Tucson

Tucson

1949

as Ben

6.0
Border Incident

Border Incident

1949

as Mr. Neley

6.9
Once More, My Darling

Once More, My Darling

1949

as Burke

5.7
Command Decision

Command Decision

1948

as James Carwood

6.4
Night Wind

Night Wind

1948

as Walters

The Iron Curtain

The Iron Curtain

1948
5.8
Trouble Makers

Trouble Makers

1948

as 'Silky' Thomas

5.7
Sealed Verdict

Sealed Verdict

1948

as Lance Nissen

5.5
Luxury Liner

Luxury Liner

1948

as Chief Officer Carver

5.2
Cry Wolf

Cry Wolf

1947

as Jackson Laidell

5.9
Nora Prentiss

Nora Prentiss

1947

as Walter Bailey

6.1
Possessed

Possessed

1947

as Harker

6.9
High Wall

High Wall

1947

as Assistant District Attorney David Wallace (as John Ridgeley)

6.3
That's My Man

That's My Man

1947

as Ramsey

6.0
That Way with Women

That Way with Women

1947

as Sam

6.2
Two Guys from Milwaukee

Two Guys from Milwaukee

1946

as Mike Collins

4.4
My Reputation

My Reputation

1946

as Cary Abbott

7.1
The Big Sleep

The Big Sleep

1946

as Eddie Mars

7.6
The Man I Love

The Man I Love

1946

as Roy Otis

6.1
Danger Signal

Danger Signal

1945

as Thomas Turner

5.8
God Is My Co-Pilot

God Is My Co-Pilot

1945

as David 'Tex' Hill

6.9
Pride of the Marines

Pride of the Marines

1945

as Jim Merchant

6.5
Arsenic and Old Lace

Arsenic and Old Lace

1944

as Officer Saunders

7.6
Hollywood Canteen

Hollywood Canteen

1944

as Self

7.3
The Doughgirls

The Doughgirls

1944

as Julian Cadman

7.0
Northern Pursuit

Northern Pursuit

1943

as Jim Austen

6.0
Destination Tokyo

Destination Tokyo

1943

as Reserve Officer Raymond

6.8
Air Force

Air Force

1943

as Pilot

6.5
Proceed and Report

Proceed and Report

1943

as Murphy's pal

Mountain Fighters

Mountain Fighters

1943

as Lt. Evers

The Big Shot

The Big Shot

1942

as Tim

6.3
Bullet Scars

Bullet Scars

1942

as Hank O'Connor

6.2
Secret Enemies

Secret Enemies

1942

as John Trent

5.2
Wings for the Eagle

Wings for the Eagle

1942

as Alec Johnson

5.7
The Man Who Came to Dinner

The Man Who Came to Dinner

1941

as Radio Man

6.9
Nine Lives Are Not Enough

Nine Lives Are Not Enough

1941

as Garage Mechanic (uncredited)

5.0
The Great Mr. Nobody

The Great Mr. Nobody

1941

as Eddie Williams

5.3
Dangerously They Live

Dangerously They Live

1941

as John, Nazi Henchman

5.9
Knockout

Knockout

1941

as Pat Martin

4.4
Navy Blues

Navy Blues

1941

as 'Jersey'

4.0
They Died with Their Boots On

They Died with Their Boots On

1941

as 2nd Lt. Davis (uncredited)

6.6
Here Comes Happiness

Here Comes Happiness

1941

as Jim

5.0
The Wagons Roll at Night

The Wagons Roll at Night

1941

as Arch

6.4
Highway West

Highway West

1941

as Alex, Armored Car Guard

5.8
Steel Against the Sky

Steel Against the Sky

1941

as Joe (uncredited)

5.0
Million Dollar Baby

Million Dollar Baby

1941

as Ollie Ward

6.0
Strange Alibi

Strange Alibi

1941

as Tex Alexander (prisoner)

6.6
At the Stroke of Twelve

At the Stroke of Twelve

1941

as Reporter

5.0
Skinnay Ennis and His Orchestra

Skinnay Ennis and His Orchestra

1941

as Assistant (uncredited)

3.5
Money and the Woman

Money and the Woman

1940

as Doctor (uncredited)

3.5
They Drive by Night

They Drive by Night

1940

as Hank Dawson (uncredited)

6.9
The Letter

The Letter

1940

as Driver (uncredited)

7.3
Brother Orchid

Brother Orchid

1940

as Texas Pearson

6.5
The Man Who Talked Too Much

The Man Who Talked Too Much

1940

as Brooks

6.0
Teddy the Rough Rider

Teddy the Rough Rider

1940

as Reporter

6.7
Service with the Colors

Service with the Colors

1940

as Army Lieutenant (uncredited)

5.0
'Til We Meet Again

'Til We Meet Again

1940

as Junior Officer (uncredited)

6.2
Spills for Thrills

Spills for Thrills

1940

as Movie Director (uncredited)

6.0
Father Is A Prince

Father Is A Prince

1940

as Salesman

5.0
The Fighting 69th

The Fighting 69th

1940

as Moran (uncredited)

5.5
Alice in Movieland

Alice in Movieland

1940

as Bill (uncredited)

6.3
Saturday's Children

Saturday's Children

1940

as Mr. MacReady (voice) (uncredited)

6.3
Torrid Zone

Torrid Zone

1940

as Gardner

6.5
Lady with Red Hair

Lady with Red Hair

1940

as Actor Playing Paul (uncredited)

6.5
No Time for Comedy

No Time for Comedy

1940

as Cashier (uncredited)

5.0
Castle on the Hudson

Castle on the Hudson

1940

as Intake Guard (uncredited)

6.8
River's End

River's End

1940

as Jeffers

6.0
Flight Angels

Flight Angels

1940

as Lt. Parsons

3.5
March On, Marines

March On, Marines

1940

as Hap

2.0
Angels Wash Their Faces

Angels Wash Their Faces

1939

as Reporter at Pillory (uncredited)

6.4
The Return of Doctor X

The Return of Doctor X

1939

as Rodgers

6.0
Each Dawn I Die

Each Dawn I Die

1939

as Reporter (uncredited)

6.8
Invisible Stripes

Invisible Stripes

1939

as Employment Clerk (uncredited)

6.1
Dark Victory

Dark Victory

1939

as Man Making Crack About Judith (uncredited)

7.0
The Roaring Twenties

The Roaring Twenties

1939

as Cabbie at Grand Central (uncredited)

7.5
Quiet, Please

Quiet, Please

1939

as Sears' Assistant (uncredited)

5.3
Everybody's Hobby

Everybody's Hobby

1939

as Ranger Mike Morgan

5.7
Kid Nightingale

Kid Nightingale

1939

as Whitey

5.5
Indianapolis Speedway

Indianapolis Speedway

1939

as Ted Horn

5.0
The Adventures of Jane Arden

The Adventures of Jane Arden

1939

as Reporter

5.7
Naughty But Nice

Naughty But Nice

1939

as Harry, Hudson's Assistant (uncredited)

6.2
They Made Me a Criminal

They Made Me a Criminal

1939

as Charles 'Charlie' Magee (Reporter)

6.2
On Dress Parade

On Dress Parade

1939

as Fort Lewis Firing Range Sergeant (uncredited)

6.5
Women in the Wind

Women in the Wind

1939

as Salesman (uncredited)

6.8
Slapsie Maxie's

Slapsie Maxie's

1939

as Reporter (uncredited)

5.0
Secret Service of the Air

Secret Service of the Air

1939

as Joe LeRoy

5.8
King of the Underworld

King of the Underworld

1939

as Jerry

6.4
Torchy Blane in Chinatown

Torchy Blane in Chinatown

1939

as Officer (uncredited)

6.0
A Child is Born

A Child is Born

1939

as Intern Going to See Operation (uncredited)

6.5
Confessions of a Nazi Spy

Confessions of a Nazi Spy

1939

as Army Hospital Clerk (uncredited)

6.0
The Cowboy Quarterback

The Cowboy Quarterback

1939

as Mr. Walters

5.5
On Trial

On Trial

1939

as Radio Announcer (uncredited)

5.5
Private Detective

Private Detective

1939

as Donald Norton

6.0
Wings of the Navy

Wings of the Navy

1939

as Dan Morrison

6.0
The Bill of Rights

The Bill of Rights

1939

as Massachusetts Congressman

6.0
Nancy Drew... Reporter

Nancy Drew... Reporter

1939

as Beldenburg Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)

6.0
Smashing the Money Ring

Smashing the Money Ring

1939

as Policeman (uncredited)

5.0
Torchy Blane... Playing with Dynamite

Torchy Blane... Playing with Dynamite

1939

as Reporter at Match

6.0
Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase

Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase

1939

as Reporter

6.8
You Can't Get Away with Murder

You Can't Get Away with Murder

1939

as Gas Station Proprietor

5.7
Torchy Runs for Mayor

Torchy Runs for Mayor

1939

as Photographer in Mayor's Office (uncredited)

5.7
Forbidden Valley

Forbidden Valley

1938

as Duke Lafferty

6.0
The Spy Ring

The Spy Ring

1938

as Spy Ring Member (uncredited)

4.5
White Banners

White Banners

1938

as Charles Ellis

5.8
Torchy Gets Her Man

Torchy Gets Her Man

1938

as Henchman Bugs

5.6
Blondes at Work

Blondes at Work

1938

as Regan

6.1
Nancy Drew… Detective

Nancy Drew… Detective

1938

as Radio Station Technician (uncredited)

6.3
Cowboy from Brooklyn

Cowboy from Brooklyn

1938

as Beacon Reporter

4.5
Going Places

Going Places

1938

as Desk Clerk

6.3
Boy Meets Girl

Boy Meets Girl

1938

as Simmons - Friday's Film Cutter

6.5
Hard to Get

Hard to Get

1938

as Burke

6.0
Western Trails

Western Trails

1938

as Ben McClure

Torchy Blane in Panama

Torchy Blane in Panama

1938

as Sparks (as John Ridgeley)

5.3
Racket Busters

Racket Busters

1938

as Yellow Stripe Truck Driver (uncredited)

5.1
My Bill

My Bill

1938

as Mr. Martin, Florist

6.2
The Patient in Room 18

The Patient in Room 18

1938

as Jim Warren

4.5
He Couldn't Say No

He Couldn't Say No

1938

as Man-On-The-Street Reporter

5.5
Garden of the Moon

Garden of the Moon

1938

as Sound Control Engineer (uncredited)

6.2
Little Miss Thoroughbred

Little Miss Thoroughbred

1938

as Jim (aka Slug)

4.0
The Man Without a Country

The Man Without a Country

1937

as Ship's Officer (uncredited)

5.7
Missing Witnesses

Missing Witnesses

1937

as Train Ticket Clerk (uncredited)

5.5
Streamline Express

Streamline Express

1935

as Train Steward (uncredited)

4.7