Jack La Rue
Acting
Born May 3, 1902 · New York City, New York, USA
Biography
Jack La Rue (born Gaspere Biondolillo) was an American stage, screen, and television actor. La Rue went from high school to his first acting job, in Otis Skinner's road company production of Blood and Sand. He performed in Broadway plays from around 1923 to 1931. According to La Rue, while appearing in Mae West's play Diamond Lil, he was spotted by Howard Hawks, who offered him a part in the film Scarface, starring Paul Muni. He moved to Hollywood, where he appeared in numerous films. However, Scarface was not one of them. La Rue stated in a newspaper article that, after four days, Hawks had…
Known For · 40 titles
Perry Mason
Love, American Style
The Millionaire
Lights Out
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
Tombstone Territory
MGM Parade
The Girl from U.N.C.L.E.
General Electric Theater
A Farewell to Arms
Robin and the 7 Hoods
Captains Courageous
The Sea Hawk
42nd Street
I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang
The Spy in the Green Hat
Special Agent
Hard Guy
40 Pounds of Trouble
My Favorite Brunette
The Story of Temple Drake
Dakota
For Those Who Think Young
Gambling Ship
Swamp Woman
The Spanish Main
Ringside Maisie
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
Valley of the Giants
Forgotten Girls
Times Square Lady
Hollywood on Parade No. B-10
The Kennel Murder Case
Dancing Pirate
The Gang's All Here
Highways by Night
The King On Main Street
Three on a Match
Leave It to the Irish
Footsteps in the Dark