Roman Bohnen

Roman Bohnen

Acting • Born 1901-11-24 – Died 1949-02-24

Acting1Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA

Biography

Roman Bohnen, born November 24, 1901, was a distinguished American character actor renowned for his versatility and powerful performances. His career spanned both stage and screen, earning acclaim for his roles in Broadway productions like "The Ladder" and "Johnny Johnson." Bohnen's impactful presence extended to film, notably in classics such as "Of Mice and Men," where his portrayal of the compassionate George earned critical praise. His depth and ability to embody multifaceted characters made him a respected figure in the Golden Age of Hollywood. Bohnen's legacy persists through his indelible contributions to the entertainment industry, showcasing an enduring talent that continues to influence actors and audiences alike.

Filmography

38 credits
The Best Years of Our Lives

The Best Years of Our Lives

Movie • 1946

Pat Derry

Night Has a Thousand Eyes

Night Has a Thousand Eyes

Movie • 1948

Special Prosecutor Melville Weston

The Strange Love of Martha Ivers

The Strange Love of Martha Ivers

Movie • 1946

Mr. O'Neil

Brute Force

Brute Force

Movie • 1947

Warden A.J. Barnes

Arch of Triumph

Arch of Triumph

Movie • 1948

Dr. Veber

Joan of Arc

Joan of Arc

Movie • 1948

Durand Laxart, Joan's Uncle

The Song of Bernadette

The Song of Bernadette

Movie • 1943

François Soubirous

Kazan

Kazan

Movie • 1949

Maitlin

For You I Die

For You I Die

Movie • 1947

Smitty

Grand Central Murder

Grand Central Murder

Movie • 1942

Ramon

Mr. Soft Touch

Mr. Soft Touch

Movie • 1949

Barney Teener

Open Secret

Open Secret

Movie • 1948

Roy Locke

Of Mice and Men

Of Mice and Men

Movie • 1939

Candy

Counter-Attack

Counter-Attack

Movie • 1945

Kostyuk

The Hoodlum Saint

The Hoodlum Saint

Movie • 1946

Father O'Doul

The Tell-Tale Heart

The Tell-Tale Heart

Movie • 1941

Old Man

The Hairy Ape

The Hairy Ape

Movie • 1944

Paddy

The Affairs of Jimmy Valentine

The Affairs of Jimmy Valentine

Movie • 1942

Tom Forbes

Winter Wonderland

Winter Wonderland

Movie • 1946

Timothy Wheeler

Appointment for Love

Appointment for Love

Movie • 1941

Dr. Gunther

Two Years Before the Mast

Two Years Before the Mast

Movie • 1946

Macklin

The Hitler Gang

The Hitler Gang

Movie • 1944

Captain Ernst Röhm

None But the Lonely Heart

None But the Lonely Heart

Movie • 1944

Dad Pettyjohn

Vogues of 1938

Vogues of 1938

Movie • 1937

Morgan's Lawyer

Deadline at Dawn

Deadline at Dawn

Movie • 1946

Frantic Man with Injured Cat

The Hard Way

The Hard Way

Movie • 1943

Sam Chernen (Uncredited)

California

California

Movie • 1947

Col. Stuart

They Dare Not Love

They Dare Not Love

Movie • 1941

Baron Shafter

So Ends Our Night

So Ends Our Night

Movie • 1941

Mr. Kern

The Bugle Sounds

The Bugle Sounds

Movie • 1942

Mr. Leech

Young America

Young America

Movie • 1942

Mr. Barnes

Edge of Darkness

Edge of Darkness

Movie • 1943

Lars Malken

Mission to Moscow

Mission to Moscow

Movie • 1943

Mr. Krestinsky

Miss Susie Slagle's

Miss Susie Slagle's

Movie • 1946

Dean Wingate

A Bell for Adano

A Bell for Adano

Movie • 1945

Carl Erba - Cart Man

Song of Love

Song of Love

Movie • 1947

Dr. Hoffman

Ghost Treasure

Ghost Treasure

Movie • 1941

Pete Wilkins (uncredited)

MGM Parade

MGM Parade

TV • 1955

Self