Duke York

Duke York

Deceased · Born: Oct 17, 1908 · Died: Jan 24, 1952

Personal Details

BornOct 17, 1908 Danby, New York, USA
Parents
  • Floyd K. Sinsabaugh
  • Julia F. Everest Sinsabaugh

Biography

Duke York Jr. boasts an extensive and impressive career as a renowned stuntman in Hollywood, with a tenure that spans multiple decades. Despite his prolific work, he is often unrecognizable to audiences today, having seamlessly transitioned behind the scenes to focus on his craft.

Throughout the 1940s, York Jr. was frequently featured on television, albeit in a more unconventional capacity. He is perhaps most famously associated with his recurring role as the various "monsters" that the beloved comedy trio, The Three Stooges, encountered during their series of films and performances.

In addition to his work with The Three Stooges, York Jr. also made a notable appearance in the first Flash Gordon serial, where he portrayed the formidable King Kala, donning a bald cap to fully immerse himself in the character.

Career

1966
Spaceship to the Unknown
Spaceship to the Unknown as (scenes deleted) (archive footage) (as Duke York Jr.)
1955
Of Cash and Hash
Of Cash and Hash as Angel (uncredited)
1951
Rogue River
Rogue River as Bowers
Fort Defiance
Fort Defiance as Joe Doniger
Silver Canyon
Silver Canyon as Sergeant Laughlin
Fort Worth
Fort Worth as Gunman (uncredited)
The Red Badge of Courage
The Red Badge of Courage as Veteran (uncredited)
Where Danger Lives
Where Danger Lives as Postville Cowboy (uncredited)
The Gunfighter
The Gunfighter as Pete's Pal (uncredited)
Winchester '73
Winchester '73 as Man (uncredited)
Snow Dog
Snow Dog as Henchman Duprez
1949
1944
Idle Roomers
Idle Roomers as Lupe the Wolf Man
Lost in a Harem
Lost in a Harem as Jailer / Clerk (uncredited)
The Contender
The Contender as 'Bomber' Brown
1943
Higher Than a Kite
Higher Than a Kite as Sgt. Kelly (uncredited)
Crazy House
Crazy House as Dead End Character
Thank Your Lucky Stars
Thank Your Lucky Stars as Wooden Indian (uncredited)
1942
Woman of the Year
Woman of the Year as Football Player (uncredited)
Jackass Mail
Jackass Mail as Rancher Seeing Baggot with Roan Horse
Nazi Agent
Nazi Agent as Sailor (uncredited)
Invisible Agent
Invisible Agent as German Sentry (uncredited)
Panama Hattie
Panama Hattie as Bruno (uncredited)
Stand by for Action
Stand by for Action as Sailor (uncredited)
Alias Boston Blackie
Alias Boston Blackie as Johnson - Policeman in Squad Car 29 (uncredited)
The Spoilers
The Spoilers as Miner (uncredited)
Maisie Gets Her Man
Maisie Gets Her Man as Stagehand at Second Theatre (Uncredited)
Saboteur
Saboteur as Deputy Sheriff (uncredited)
Who Done It?
Who Done It? as Attendant with the Coroner (uncredited)
Arabian Nights
Arabian Nights as Archer (uncredited)
Two Yanks in Trinidad
Two Yanks in Trinidad as MP Corporal (uncredited)
Kid Glove Killer
Kid Glove Killer as Card-Playing Henchman (uncredited)
1941
Texas
Texas as Wise Guy
Sea Raiders
Sea Raiders as Pete - Whaler Crewman
Mob Town
Mob Town as Burly Man (uncredited)
A Man Betrayed
A Man Betrayed as Doorman at Club Inferno (uncredited)
So You Won't Squawk?
So You Won't Squawk? as 1st Motorcycle Cop
1940
The Secret Seven
The Secret Seven as Joe Carpa
The Shadow
The Shadow as Henchman
Sky Murder
Sky Murder as Enforcer at Cell Block Meeting
The Green Archer
The Green Archer as Martel aka Harry Madison
Trail of the Vigilantes
Trail of the Vigilantes as Deputy Sheriff
Little Men
Little Men as Poker Player
1939
Navy Secrets
Navy Secrets as Babe - Henchman
You Can't Cheat an Honest Man
You Can't Cheat an Honest Man as Minor Role (uncredited)
Union Pacific
Union Pacific as Railwayman (uncredited)
Destry Rides Again
Destry Rides Again as Townsman (uncredited)
1938
Wide Open Faces
Wide Open Faces as Joe, a Gangster
The Fighting Devil Dogs
The Fighting Devil Dogs as Sam (uncredited)
Gang Bullets
Gang Bullets as Collins (uncredited)
Professor Beware
Professor Beware as Handshaker - Paint-Brush Gag
1937
They Gave Him a Gun
They Gave Him a Gun as Sourpuss Soldier (uncredited)
Dangerous Number
Dangerous Number as Policeman
Rhythm on the Range
Rhythm on the Range as Police Officer
The Garden Murder Case
The Garden Murder Case as Traffic Cop (Uncredited)
Libeled Lady
Libeled Lady as Cab Driver (uncredited)
Flash Gordon
Flash Gordon as King Kala
1935
Stolen Harmony
Stolen Harmony as Duke (uncredited)
Two for Tonight
Two for Tonight as Cop in Cafe
Upperworld
Upperworld as Marine in Burlesque Theatre (uncredited)
1933
Murders in the Zoo
Murders in the Zoo as Seamen (Uncredited)
I'm No Angel
I'm No Angel as Sideshow Spectator (uncredited)
1932
Island of Lost Souls
Island of Lost Souls as Beast (uncredited)