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Broderick Crawford

1911–1986 · Actor

Biography

William Broderick Crawford (December 9, 1911 – April 26, 1986) was an American actor. He is best known for his portayal of Willie Stark in the film All the King's Men (1949), which earned him an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award. Often cast in tough-guy roles, he later achieved recognition for his starring role as Dan Mathews in the crime television series Highway Patrol (1955–1959).

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Notable Noir Roles

Black Angel

1946Dir. Roy William Neill · Captain Flood

A falsely convicted man's wife, Catherine, and an alcoholic composer and pianist, Martin, team up in an attempt to clear her husband of the murder of a blonde singer, who is Martin's wife.

The Flame

1947Dir. John H. Auer · Ernie Hicks

George McAllister, the black sheep of a wealthy family who has squandered his share of the family inheritance, lives in constant jealousy, hatred and resentment of his half-brother Barry, who has been…

The Mob

1951Dir. Robert Parrish · Johnny Damico

An undercover officer tracks waterfront corruption from California to New Orleans and back.

Scandal Sheet

1952Dir. Phil Karlson · Mark Chapman

A tabloid editor assigns a young reporter to solve a murder the editor committed himself.

Full Noir Filmography

7 films · 1946–1958