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Morris Carnovsky

1897–1992 · Actor

Biography

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Morris Carnovsky (September 5, 1897 – September 1, 1992) was an American stage and film actor born in St. Louis, Missouri. He worked briefly in the Yiddish theatre before attending Washington University in St. Louis. Opting for a mainstream acting career, he appeared in dozens of Broadway shows.

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Notable Noir Roles

Dead Reckoning

1946Dir. John Cromwell · Martinelli

War heroes Rip Murdock and Johnny Drake are sent to Washington, D.C, to receive top honors for their service. Johnny, seemingly terrified by the publicity that awaits him, jumps off the train and lat…

Thieves' Highway

1949Dir. Jules Dassin · Yanko Garcos

Nick Garcos comes back from his tour of duty in World War II planning to settle down with his girlfriend, Polly Faber. He learns, however, that his father was recently beaten and burglarized by mob-co…

Gun Crazy

1950Dir. Joseph H. Lewis · Judge Willoughby

Bart Tare is an ex-Army man who has a lifelong fixation with guns, he meets a kindred spirit in sharpshooter Annie Starr and goes to work at a carnival. After upsetting the carnival owner who lusts af…

Full Noir Filmography

3 films · 1946–1950