Jeff York


Biography

Jeff York was a big screen film actor known for powerful performances. York kickstarted his acting career in various films such as the drama "They Were Expendable" (1945) with Robert Montgomery, the Lana Turner crime drama "The Postman Always Rings Twice" (1946) and the drama "Alias Mr. Twilight" (1946) with Michael Duane. He also appeared in "Fear in the Night" (1947), the drama "Th...

Biography

Jeff York was a big screen film actor known for powerful performances. York kickstarted his acting career in various films such as the drama "They Were Expendable" (1945) with Robert Montgomery, the Lana Turner crime drama "The Postman Always Rings Twice" (1946) and the drama "Alias Mr. Twilight" (1946) with Michael Duane. He also appeared in "Fear in the Night" (1947), the drama "The Yearling" (1947) with Gregory Peck and "Panhandle" (1948). He continued to work steadily in film throughout the fifties, appearing in the sports comedy "Kill the Umpire" (1950) with William Bendix, "The Lady Says No" (1952) and the historical film "Demetrius and the Gladiators" (1954) with Victor Mature. He also appeared in "Davy Crockett and the River Pirates" (1956) with Fess Parker. York was most recently credited in "Rides with Jason Priestley" (2003-05). In the fifties through the nineties, York lent his talents to projects like "The Saga of Andy Burnett" (ABC, 1957-58), "The Alaskans" (ABC, 1959-1960) and "Unsolved Mysteries" (CBS, 1988-2009). His credits also expanded to "Making Sense of the Sixties" (PBS, 1990-91). York passed away in October 1995 at the age of 83.

Filmography

 

Cast (Feature Film)

Tammy and the Millionaire (1967)
Grundy Tate
Savage Sam (1963)
Bud Searcy
Old Yeller (1958)
Bud Searcy
Johnny Tremain (1957)
James Otis
Westward Ho the Wagons! (1956)
Hank Breckenridge
The Great Locomotive Chase (1956)
William Campbell
Davy Crockett and the River Pirates (1956)
Mike Fink
It's a Dog's Life (1955)
John L. Sullivan
Demetrius and the Gladiators (1954)
Albus
Kansas City Confidential (1952)
Detective Captain McBride
The Duel at Silver Creek (1952)
Abe Cooney
The Lady Says No (1952)
Goose
Watch the Birdie (1951)
Mr. Tirson
The Redhead and the Cowboy (1951)
Lt. Wylie
The Unknown Man (1951)
Guard
Father of the Bride (1950)
Policeman
The Asphalt Jungle (1950)
State policeman
Kill the Umpire (1950)
Panhandle Jones
Short Grass (1950)
Curley
Surrender (1950)
Canning
Samson and Delilah (1950)
The Inspector General (1949)
Guard
Special Agent (1949)
Jake Rumpler
Knock on Any Door (1949)
Hawkins partner
The Three Musketeers (1948)
Officer
A Southern Yankee (1948)
Sentry
Isn't It Romantic (1948)
Burly gent
The Paleface (1948)
Joe
Panhandle (1948)
Jack
Unconquered (1947)
Wide-shouldered youth
Blondie's Holiday (1947)
Paul Madison
Fear in the Night (1947)
Torrence
The Yearling (1947)
Oliver
Little Miss Big (1946)
Clancy
The Postman Always Rings Twice (1946)
Blair
Up Goes Maisie (1946)
Elmer Sauders
Alias Mr. Twilight (1946)
Lt. Barton
They Were Expendable (1945)
Ens. Tony Aiken
Kid Glove Killer (1942)
Goon
Nazi Agent (1942)
Keeler

Misc. Crew (Special)

Building Big (2000)
Sound
The Workday That Wouldn't Die (2000)
Sound
Ray Kroc: Fast Food McMillionaire (1998)
Sound
Against All Odds (1991)
Sound

Life Events

Bibliography