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Emory Parnell

Emory Parnell

Acting

Born December 28, 1892 · Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Emory Parnell (December 29, 1892 – June 22, 1979) was an American vaudeville performer and actor who appeared in over 250 films in his 36-year career. He was nicknamed "The Big Swede" and was sometimes credited as "Emery" or "Parnel". Seeking better opportunities in Hollywood, Parnell and his wife moved to Los Angeles, California, where, helped by his red-faced Irish look of frustration, he immediately began to appear in films in a variety of role, such as policemen, doormen, landlords, and small town businessmen. One of his first films was Doctor Rhythm…

Known For · 40 titles

Perry Mason

Perry Mason

1957
The Andy Griffith Show

The Andy Griffith Show

1960
Maverick

Maverick

1957
Lawman

Lawman

1958
The Real McCoys

The Real McCoys

1957
Cheyenne

Cheyenne

1955
I Love Lucy

I Love Lucy

1951
Four Star Playhouse

Four Star Playhouse

1952
Petticoat Junction

Petticoat Junction

1963
Green Acres

Green Acres

1965
Gunsmoke

Gunsmoke

1955
Bat Masterson

Bat Masterson

1958
The Colgate Comedy Hour

The Colgate Comedy Hour

1950
Medical Center

Medical Center

1969
Mister Ed

Mister Ed

1961
Mayberry R.F.D.

Mayberry R.F.D.

1968
Dennis the Menace

Dennis the Menace

1959
Sugarfoot

Sugarfoot

1957
77 Sunset Strip

77 Sunset Strip

1958
The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok

The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok

1951
The Texan

The Texan

1958
Navy Log

Navy Log

1955
The Life Of Riley

The Life Of Riley

1953
The Abbott and Costello Show

The Abbott and Costello Show

1952
Public Defender

Public Defender

1954
Boston Blackie

Boston Blackie

1951
The Case of the Dangerous Robin

The Case of the Dangerous Robin

1960
The Alaskans

The Alaskans

1959
The Maltese Falcon

The Maltese Falcon

1941
Sabrina

Sabrina

1954
Hey, Jeannie!

Hey, Jeannie!

1956
General Electric Theater

General Electric Theater

1953
Conflict

Conflict

1956
The Andromeda Strain

The Andromeda Strain

1971
The Life of Riley

The Life of Riley

1949
Revlon Mirror Theatre

Revlon Mirror Theatre

1953
The Joe Palooka Story

The Joe Palooka Story

1954
The Band Wagon

The Band Wagon

1953
Saboteur

Saboteur

1942
Foreign Correspondent

Foreign Correspondent

1940