Harold Vermilyea's illustrious career in the performing arts spanned a remarkable duration of four decades, with his theatrical endeavors commencing on the esteemed Broadway stage in 1917 and persisting until 1957. While his passion for the spotlight extended beyond the realm of live theater, Vermilyea also ventured into the realm of television, showcasing his versatility as a performer.
However, it was in the realm of cinema where Vermilyea truly made his mark, initially experiencing a false start in the early 1910s. Undeterred by this setback, he continued to hone his craft, eventually landing a series of notable roles in a collection of post-World War II film-noirs produced by esteemed studios such as Paramount, RKO, and 20th Century-Fox.
Some of his most memorable performances during this period can be attributed to his appearances in notable films like "The Big Clock" and "Sorry, Wrong Number", both of which have since become iconic examples of the film noir genre.
