Murray Alper

Murray Alper

Deceased · Born: Jan 11, 1904 · Died: Nov 16, 1984

Personal Details

BornJan 11, 1904 New York City, New York, USA

Biography

Murray Alper's life began on January 11, 1904, in the vibrant city of New York, situated within the state of New York, in the United States of America. This talented individual would go on to make a name for himself in the world of acting, leaving behind a legacy of memorable performances. Some of his most notable roles include Saboteur, a 1942 thriller, The Maltese Falcon, a 1941 classic, and The Royal Family of Broadway, a 1930 production that showcased his impressive range. Sadly, Murray Alper's time on this earth came to an end on November 16, 1984, in the city of angels, Los Angeles, California, USA.

Career

1967
The Big Mouth
The Big Mouth as Ed - Motorcycle Officer (uncredited)
1965
The Outlaws Is Coming
The Outlaws Is Coming as Chief Crazy Horse
The Nutty Professor
The Nutty Professor as Gym Attendant (uncredited)
1962
What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?
What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? as Projectionist (uncredited)
Walk on the Wild Side
Walk on the Wild Side as Diner in Teresina’s Cafe (uncredited)
1960
Ocean's Eleven
Ocean's Eleven as Deputy (uncredited)
Baby Face Nelson
Baby Face Nelson as Alex – Bank Guard
1955
The Big Tip Off
The Big Tip Off as Dan Curry - Gambler
Las Vegas Shakedown
Las Vegas Shakedown as House Manager
Jail Busters
Jail Busters as Kitchen Trustee Gus
1954
Tanganyika
Tanganyika as Paul Duffy
Highway Dragnet
Highway Dragnet as Ice Cream Truck Driver
Jungle Gents
Jungle Gents as Max Lomax
1953
The Jazz Singer
The Jazz Singer as Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Jalopy
Jalopy as Red, the mechanic
Tricky Dicks
Tricky Dicks as The Thrill Killer
Murder Without Tears
Murder Without Tears as Jim, the Bartender
Vice Squad
Vice Squad as Cop (uncredited)
1952
The Steel Fist
The Steel Fist as Nicholas
Here Come the Marines
Here Come the Marines as Corporal Stacey
1951
Lullaby of Broadway
Lullaby of Broadway as Joe, Bartender at Three O'Clock Club (uncredited)
Lost Continent
Lost Continent as Air Police Sergeant
Let's Go Navy!
Let's Go Navy! as Sailor with Nuramo tattoo
Strangers on a Train
Strangers on a Train as Boatman (uncredited)
1950
Blonde Dynamite
Blonde Dynamite as John Zero "Dynamite" Bacchuss
The Gunfighter
The Gunfighter as Townsman at Funeral (uncredited)
1949
On the Town
On the Town as Cab Company Owner (uncredited)
Free for All
Free for All as McGuinness
1948
Sleep, My Love
Sleep, My Love as Bar Patron at The Maples
1947
The Long Night
The Long Night as Mac - Bartender (uncredited)
1946
The Phantom Thief
The Phantom Thief as Eddie Alexander, Chauffeur
Up Goes Maisie
Up Goes Maisie as Mitch O'Hara
Angel on My Shoulder
Angel on My Shoulder as Jim - Taxicab Driver (uncredited)
1945
The Power of the Whistler
The Power of the Whistler as Joe Blainey, Elite Bakery Truck Driver
The Horn Blows at Midnight
The Horn Blows at Midnight as Hotel Bell Captain (uncredited)
God Is My Co-Pilot
God Is My Co-Pilot as Sgt. Altonen (uncredited)
They Were Expendable
They Were Expendable as 'Slug' Mahan T.M. 1c
1944
Something for the Boys
Something for the Boys as Army Desk Sergeant (uncredited)
The Eve of St. Mark
The Eve of St. Mark as Sgt. Kriven
Once Upon a Time
Once Upon a Time as Soldier Leaving Theatre
1943
The Hard Way
The Hard Way as Joe Duglatz (Uncredited)
No Time for Love
No Time for Love as Moran (uncredited)
Hers to Hold
Hers to Hold as Smiley, the Foreman
Swing Fever
Swing Fever as Burly Attentant (uncredited)
Bombardier
Bombardier as Little Boy
Air Force
Air Force as Butch - Demolition Squad Corporal (uncredited)
1942
The Big Shot
The Big Shot as Quinto, a Convict
My Favorite Spy
My Favorite Spy as Kay's 1st Taxi Driver
Mug Town
Mug Town as Shorty
Powder Town
Powder Town as Joe the Cab Driver (uncredited)
Obliging Young Lady
Obliging Young Lady as Pickup Driver with Red (uncredited)
Escape from Crime
Escape from Crime as Fingerprint Assistant
The Gay Sisters
The Gay Sisters as Elevator Operator (uncredited)
Saboteur
Saboteur as Truck Driver
1941
Dangerously They Live
Dangerously They Live as Miller, Psychopathic Ward Guard (uncredited)
Manpower
Manpower as Lineman (uncredited)
The Maltese Falcon
The Maltese Falcon as Frank Richman
Sergeant York
Sergeant York as But! Boy (uncredited)
1940
Black Friday
Black Friday as Bellhop
East of the River
East of the River as Dink Rogers, Blackjack Player (uncredited)
Double Alibi
Double Alibi as Joe - Counterman
Turnabout
Turnabout as Doc, the Masseur
Blondie Has Servant Trouble
Blondie Has Servant Trouble as Taxi Driver (uncredited)
City for Conquest
City for Conquest as Taxi Driver (uncredited)
My Favorite Wife
My Favorite Wife as Yosemite Bartender (uncredited)
Lucky Partners
Lucky Partners as Orchestra Leader (uncredited)
1939
Rose of Washington Square
Rose of Washington Square as Eddie (uncredited)
Tail Spin
Tail Spin as Albuquerque Mechanic (Uncredited)
The Great Man Votes
The Great Man Votes as Tri-County Distribution Truck Driver
It's a Wonderful World
It's a Wonderful World as Newspaper Man at Ferry Landing (uncredited)
Bachelor Mother
Bachelor Mother as Dance Floor Gatekeeper (uncredited)
Another Thin Man
Another Thin Man as Larry (uncredited)
The Roaring Twenties
The Roaring Twenties as Fletcher's Mechanic (uncredited)
Submarine Patrol
Submarine Patrol as Orderly in Maitland's Office
Cocoanut Grove
Cocoanut Grove as Concessionaire
Young Dr. Kildare
Young Dr. Kildare as Blue Swan Waiter (uncredited)
The Cowboy and the Lady
The Cowboy and the Lady as Cowboy at Ranch (uncredited)
1937
23 1/2 Hours Leave
23 1/2 Hours Leave as Sgt. Schultz
Sea Devils
Sea Devils as Seaman Brown
Escape by Night
Escape by Night as Horace 'Red' Graham
Riding on Air
Riding on Air as Gunner in Mob Plane
1936
Panic on the Air
Panic on the Air as Marvin Danker
The Big Broadcast of 1937
The Big Broadcast of 1937 as Taxi Driver (uncredited)
After the Thin Man
After the Thin Man as The Kid (uncredited)
Murder on a Bridle Path
Murder on a Bridle Path as Taxi Driver (uncredited)
1935
Hands Across the Table
Hands Across the Table as Cabbie (uncredited)
The Public Menace
The Public Menace as Stiglitz (uncredited)