James Flavin
Acting
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Acting Credits
Biography
American character actor whose career lasted nearly half a century. James Wilson Flavin Jr. was the son of a hotel waiter of Canadian-English extraction and a mother, Katherine, whose father was an Irish immigrant. (Thus Flavin, well-known in Hollywood as an "Irish" type, was only one-quarter Irish.) Flavin was born and raised in Portland, Maine (a fact that may have enrichened his later working relationship with director John Ford, also a Portland native). He attended the United States Military...
Known For
Filmography
The Lost Spider Pit Sequence
2005
as Second Mate Briggs (archive footage)
Law and Order
1976
as Capt. Toomey
Francis Gary Powers: The True Story of the U-2 Spy Incident
1976
as President Dwight D. Eisenhower
The Brady Bunch
1969
It Takes a Thief
1968
as Gen. Levin
In Cold Blood
1967
as Clarence Duntz
Good Times
1967
as Lieutenant
The Pruitts of Southampton
1966
The Further Adventures of Gallegher
1965
as Lt. Flynn
Cheyenne Autumn
1964
as Ft. Robinson Sergeant of the Guard (uncredited)
The Addams Family
1964
as Lt. Poston
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
1963
as Patrolman (uncredited)
Critic's Choice
1963
as Security Guard (uncredited)
Burke's Law
1963
as Officer Danny Robin
Mr. Novak
1963
as Fire Chief Hawkins
The Lucy Show
1962
as Sergeant Wilcox
Sam Benedict
1962
Mister Ed
1961
Cain's Hundred
1961
as Arnie Kellwin
The New Breed
1961
as Moose
Dr. Kildare
1961
as John Dolan
Surfside 6
1960
Pete and Gladys
1960
Coronado 9
1960
The Roaring 20's
1960
as Robert Howard
Johnny Midnight
1960
The Twilight Zone
1959
as 1962 Policeman
The Twilight Zone
1959
as Truck Driver
Johnny Rocco
1958
as Mooney
The Last Hurrah
1958
as Police Capt. Michael J. Shanahan (uncredited)
Man with a Camera
1958
The Rifleman
1958
Night Passage
1957
as Tim Riley
Wild Is the Wind
1957
as Wool Buyer
Footsteps in the Night
1957
as Mr. Bradbury
Hold That Hypnotist
1957
as Jake Morgan
The Restless Breed
1957
as Secret Service Chief
The Wings of Eagles
1957
as MP at Garden Party (uncredited)
Richard Diamond, Private Detective
1957
as Sam Cooper
Alcoa Theatre
1957
as Gavin Marshall
Francis in the Haunted House
1956
as Police Chief Martin
Never Say Goodbye
1956
as Timmy
State Trooper
1956
as Police Capt. Daniel Box
The Naked Street
1955
as Attorney Michael X. Flanders
Apache Ambush
1955
as Col. Marshall
Mister Roberts
1955
as Military Policeman
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
1955
as Joe Felix
The Millionaire
1955
as Dan Mulcahy
Matinee Theater
1955
Navy Log
1955
as Col. Flynn
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
1955
as Tony - The Doorman
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
1955
as Dan
Dragonfly Squadron
1954
as Doctor
Massacre Canyon
1954
as Col. Tarant
Return of the Dead
1954
as Judd Harrison
December Bride
1954
Climax!
1954
as Hogan
Public Defender
1954
Confidentially Connie
1953
as Harry (uncredited)
Abbott and Costello Go to Mars
1953
as First Policeman in Bank
Hot News
1953
as Al Bragg
The Eddie Cantor Story
1953
as Kelly
Trouble Along the Way
1953
as Coach Buck Holman
I Beheld His Glory
1953
as Longinus
Star of Texas
1953
as Texas Rangers Capt. Sturdivant
Fighter Attack
1953
as Col. Allison
General Electric Theater
1953
City Detective
1953
Letter to Loretta
1953
as MacNamara
General Electric Theater
1953
as Callahan
Letter to Loretta
1953
as Sgt. Danny Doofle
Letter to Loretta
1953
as Deputy Mason
Here Come the Marines
1952
as Lieutenant-Colonel at End
Sailor Beware
1952
as Petty Officer (uncredited)
O. Henry's Full House
1952
as Cop (segment "The Cop and the Anthem") (uncredited)
Carrie
1952
as Mike - Bartender (uncredited)
Million Dollar Mermaid
1952
as Conductor
As We Forgive
1952
Cavalcade of America
1952
Dangerous Assignment
1952
Four Star Playhouse
1952
as Mr. Swanson
Death Valley Days
1952
as Perry
The Abbott and Costello Show
1952
as Joe Kelly
Follow the Sun
1951
as Henry Gibbs
Operation Pacific
1951
as SP Commander
Oh! Susanna
1951
as Capt. Worth
According to Mrs. Hoyle
1951
as Prosecuting Attorney
Fighting Coast Guard
1951
as Commander Rogers
Rhubarb
1951
as O'Leary, Manhattan Police Chief (uncredited)
Come Fill the Cup
1951
as Russ - Homicide Captain (uncredited)
Hallmark Hall of Fame
1951
as Captain Kimble
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
1951
Racket Squad
1951
The Living Christ
1951
as Longinus
Hallmark Hall of Fame
1951
as General Charles Lee
I Love Lucy
1951
as Immigration Officer
Armored Car Robbery
1950
as Lt. Phillips
Destination Murder
1950
as Police Lt. Brewster
The Savage Horde
1950
as Guard
When Willie Comes Marching Home
1950
as Gen. Brevort (uncredited)
Dakota Lil
1950
as Secret Service Chief
Rock Island Trail
1950
as Railroad Workman
South Sea Sinner
1950
as Andrews
Lux Video Theatre
1950
as Steve
Lux Video Theatre
1950
as Heineman
Lux Video Theatre
1950
as Detective
Blondie Hits the Jackpot
1949
as Brophy
The Devil's Henchmen
1949
as Police Sergeant Briggs
Mighty Joe Young
1949
as Schultz
Homicide
1949
as Det. Lt. Boylan
Flamingo Road
1949
Prison Warden
1949
as Guard Capt. Peter Butler
Mississippi Rhythm
1949
as Stan Caldwell
Shockproof
1949
as Policeman in Park (Uncredited)
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff
1949
as Insp. Wellman
My Girl Tisa
1948
as Guard (uncredited)
Sleep, My Love
1948
as Lieutenant Mitchell
Bungalow 13
1948
as Lt. Sam Wilson
One Touch of Venus
1948
as Kerrigan
The Plunderers
1948
as Sergeant Major
The Noose Hangs High
1948
as Traffic Cop (uncredited)
Secret Service Investigator
1948
as Police Inspector Thorndyke
The Velvet Touch
1948
as Sgt. Oliphant
Desert Fury
1947
as Pat Johnson
Nora Prentiss
1947
as District Attorney
It Happened on Fifth Avenue
1947
as First Policeman (uncredited)
Unconquered
1947
as Villager (uncredited)
Robin Hood Of Texas
1947
as Captain Danforth
Song of the Thin Man
1947
as Policeman Reardon (uncredited)
My Favorite Brunette
1947
as Det. Lt. 'Mac' Hennessey (uncredited)
Dishonored Lady
1947
as Police Sergeant Patella
Joe Palooka in the Knockout
1947
as Policeman
Nightmare Alley
1947
as Hoatley / First Carnival Owner (uncredited)
The Strange Love of Martha Ivers
1946
as Police Detective #1
Nobody Lives Forever
1946
as Shake Thomas
Cloak and Dagger
1946
as Col. Walsh
The Missing Lady
1946
as Police Insp. Cardona
Boys' Ranch
1946
as Policeman (uncredited)
A Stolen Life
1946
as Investigator (uncredited)
Sentimental Journey
1946
as Detective Sgt. McFarland (uncredited)
Angel on My Shoulder
1946
as Dan Bellamy
Easy to Wed
1946
as Joe
Tars and Spars
1946
as Chief Bosun Mate Gurney
Rendezvous with Annie
1946
as Turnkey (uncredited)
Young Widow
1946
as Subway Conductor (Uncredited)
Step by Step
1946
as Woods
The Shanghai Cobra
1945
as H.R. Jarvis
God Is My Co-Pilot
1945
as Major at Kweilin Airbase (uncredited)
Anchors Aweigh
1945
as Radio Cop
Mildred Pierce
1945
as Detective (uncredited)
Circumstantial Evidence
1945
as Guard
Murder, He Says
1945
as Police Officer (uncredited)
Over 21
1945
as Captain (uncredited)
The Spider
1945
as Officer Johnny Tracy
Johnny Angel
1945
as Flavin, Mate of the Quincy (uncredited)
Hold That Blonde!
1945
as Laundry Truck Driver (uncredited)
Abroad with Two Yanks
1944
as Sgt. Wiggins
Christmas Holiday
1944
as Policeman (uncredited)
Uncertain Glory
1944
as Captain of Mobile Guard
Laura
1944
as Det. McEveety (uncredited)
Once Upon a Time
1944
as Man in Subway (uncredited)
Strange Affair
1944
as Bank Security Guard (uncredited)
Hollywood Canteen
1944
as Marine Sergeant (uncredited)
Mr. Winkle Goes to War
1944
So Proudly We Hail
1943
as Captain O'Brien (Uncredited)
I Dood It
1943
as Federal Agent (uncredited)
Murder on the Waterfront
1943
as Cmdr. Kalin
Air Force
1943
as Maj. A.M. Bagley
Thank Your Lucky Stars
1943
as Policeman (uncredited)
Action in the North Atlantic
1943
as Merchant Marine School Lieutenant-Commander (uncredited)
Corvette K-225
1943
as 1st Lt. Bill Gardner
Something to Shout About
1943
as Policeman
Heaven Can Wait
1943
as Policeman (uncredited)
Mission to Moscow
1943
as American Senator (uncredited)
It Ain't Hay
1943
as Cop (uncredited)
Riding High
1943
as Train Conductor
Swing Shift Maisie
1943
as Radio Policeman (Uncredited)
There's Something About a Soldier
1943
Fingers at the Window
1942
as Police Lieutenant Schaeffer
Reap the Wild Wind
1942
as Girl's Father (uncredited)
A Yank on the Burma Road
1942
as Police Dispatcher
Life Begins at Eight-Thirty
1942
as Policeman
Treat 'Em Rough
1942
as Joe Trosper
Saboteur
1942
as Motorcycle Cop (voice) (uncredited)
Thru Different Eyes
1942
as Thomas
Gentleman Jim
1942
as George Corbett (uncredited)
Tough as They Come
1942
as Process Server
Ten Gentlemen from West Point
1942
as Capt. Luddy
Night in New Orleans
1942
as Egan (uncredited)
Kid Glove Killer
1942
as Keenan - Detective Grilling Eddie (uncredited)
Broadway
1942
as Doorman (uncredited)
Manpower
1941
as Orderly About to Give Bath (uncredited)
Kathleen
1941
as Moving Man
Belle Starr
1941
as Sergeant
We Go Fast
1941
as Police Lt. Bardette
Pot o' Gold
1941
as Sheriff Bud Connolly (uncredited)
The Wild Man of Borneo
1941
as Policeman (uncredited)
Bedtime Story
1941
as Hotel Guest in Room 625 (uncredited)
Hold Back the Dawn
1941
as Immigration Guard (uncredited)
The Night of January 16th
1941
as Policeman Kelly
Ride on Vaquero
1941
as Officer Johnson
Four Mothers
1941
as Demolition Man (uncredited)
Western Union
1941
as Deputy Sheriff
Ride 'Em Cowboy
1941
as Railroad Detective #2 (uncredited)
Texas
1941
as Abilene Fight Announcer
New York Town
1941
as Recruiting Sergeant (uncredited)
I Wake Up Screaming
1941
as Detective (uncredited)
Affectionately Yours
1941
as Tomassetti
Buck Privates
1941
as Recruiting Sergeant (uncredited)
Pot o' Gold
1941
as Sheriff Bud Connolly
Ziegfeld Girl
1941
as Buck (uncredited)
The Strawberry Blonde
1941
as Ticket Inspector on Boat (uncredited)
Youth Will Be Served
1940
as Buck Miller
The Devil's Pipeline
1940
as Dowling
Broadway Melody of 1940
1940
as Clancy (uncredited)
Manhattan Heartbeat
1940
as Truck Driver
Lucky Cisco Kid
1940
as Ranch Foreman
South of Pago Pago
1940
as Cafe Customer
The Grapes of Wrath
1940
as Guard (uncredited)
Remember the Night
1940
as Court Attendant (uncredited)
The Fighting 69th
1940
as Supply Sergeant (uncredited)
Brother Orchid
1940
as Parking Attendant at Fat Dutchy's (uncredited)
Johnny Apollo
1940
as Prison Guard In Library (uncredited)
When the Daltons Rode
1940
as Annabella's Brother
North West Mounted Police
1940
as Mountie
Tin Pan Alley
1940
as Army Sergeant (uncredited)
The Long Voyage Home
1940
as Dock Policeman
Castle on the Hudson
1940
as Death Row Guard (uncredited)
It All Came True
1940
as Roaring 90's Club Doorman (uncredited)
Knute Rockne All American
1940
as Army Assistant Coach (uncredited)
Florian
1940
as Policeman
The Golden Fleecing
1940
as Cop (uncredited)
And One Was Beautiful
1940
as McRafferty
Girl in 313
1940
as Det. Carvin
The Ghost Breakers
1940
as Hotel Porter (uncredited)
Rhythm on the River
1940
as Detective
The Way of All Flesh
1940
as Policeman
The Great Profile
1940
as Detective
Women Without Names
1940
as Guard
La Conga Nights
1940
as Grogin
Double Alibi
1940
as Patrolman Johnson
Private Affairs
1940
as Doorman (uncredited)
Queen of the Mob
1940
as Third FBI Director
Hot Steel
1940
as Storm Swenson
Mr. Wong in Chinatown
1939
as Police Sgt. Jerry
The Cisco Kid and the Lady
1939
as Sergeant
They All Come Out
1939
as Officer (uncredited)
Irish Luck
1939
as Fluger
Tell No Tales
1939
as Officer Simmons (uncredited)
Jesse James
1939
as Cavalry Captain (uncredited)
The Ice Follies of 1939
1939
as Doorman (uncredited)
Union Pacific
1939
as Paddy (uncredited)
Rose of Washington Square
1939
as Guard (uncredited)
The Gracie Allen Murder Case
1939
as Turnkey
They Shall Have Music
1939
as Police Sergeant (uncredited)
Each Dawn I Die
1939
as Policeman (uncredited)
Sergeant Madden
1939
as Police Interrogator
Fast and Furious
1939
as Policeman Guarding Entrance (uncredited)
The Roaring Twenties
1939
as Policeman (uncredited)
Everybody's Baby
1939
as Police Announcer (uncredited)
Code of the Streets
1939
as Doorman
Big Town Czar
1939
as George Mitchell
Joe and Ethel Turp Call on the President
1939
as Policeman
Mickey the Kid
1939
as Sanders
When Tomorrow Comes
1939
as Coard Guard Man on Road (uncredited)
Three Loves Has Nancy
1938
as Jack's Friend (uncredited)
Mannequin
1938
as Burly Man (Uncredited)
Alexander's Ragtime Band
1938
as Army Captain (uncredited)
Born to Be Wild
1938
as Striker (uncredited)
Wives Under Suspicion
1938
as Jenks (uncredited)
Convicts at Large
1938
as Detective Sgt. Berkovich
Lightning Carson Rides Again
1938
as Justice Department Agent
While New York Sleeps
1938
as 2nd Cop
Blondie
1938
as Policeman in Accident Car (uncredited)
Night Spot
1938
as Kidnapper
Everybody's Doing It
1938
as Detective Hayes
Start Cheering
1938
as Gas Station Attendant
You Can't Take It with You
1938
as Jailer (uncredited)
I Am the Law
1938
as George - Witness (uncredited)
Miracle Money
1938
as Cop (uncredited)
Gateway
1938
as Guard
The Duke of West Point
1938
as Plebe Hockey Coach
Test Pilot
1938
as Pilot (uncredited)
Too Hot to Handle
1938
as Young Reporter (uncredited)
Girls Can Play
1937
as Det. Bill O'Malley
My Dear Miss Aldrich
1937
as Dr. Spitzy Calahan (uncredited)
Midnight Taxi
1937
as Detective McCormick
Live, Love and Learn
1937
as Marine Who Likes Painting (uncredited)
Dangerously Yours
1937
as Driver
Big Town Girl
1937
as State Trooper
Angel's Holiday
1937
as Detective
Dangerous Number
1937
as Cab Driver
Hot Water
1937
as Policeman (uncredited)
I Promise to Pay
1937
as Bill Seaver
You Only Live Once
1937
as State Trooper (uncredited)
Charlie Chan at the Race Track
1936
as Detective
How to Behave
1936
as Man in Manhole (uncredited)
They Met in a Taxi
1936
as Policeman
My Man Godfrey
1936
as Detective (uncredited)
The Luckiest Girl in the World
1936
as Policeman
One Way Ticket
1935
as Ed
Man on the Flying Trapeze
1935
as Chauffeur (uncredited)
The Murder Man
1935
as Policeman at Merry-Go-Round (uncredited)
Rendezvous
1935
as 2st Military Policeman (uncredited)
Woman Wanted
1935
as Mac - Policeman (uncredited)
Secrets of Chinatown
1935
as Brandhma
The Daring Young Man
1935
as Informant on Telephone
Chinatown Squad
1935
as Detective
Captain Hurricane
1935
as Freighter Officer
Shipmates Forever
1935
as Lieutenant (uncredited)
'G' Men
1935
as Agent with Jean (uncredited)
Public Hero Number 1
1935
as Flavin - Federal Agent (uncredited)
Special Agent
1935
as Agent Arresting Julie (uncredited)
Straight from the Heart
1935
as Policeman
Wild Gold
1934
as Detective (uncredited)
The Brand of Hate
1934
as Holt Larkins
The Affairs of Cellini
1934
as Palace Guard (uncredited)
Baby Take a Bow
1934
as Flannigan
The Big Race
1934
as Bill Figg
Beloved
1934
as Wilcox
King Kong
1933
as Mate Briggs
Riot Squad
1933
as Det. Mack McCue
Hello, Sister!
1933
as Fireman
Ship of Wanted Men
1933
as Frank Busch
Only Yesterday
1933
as Billy (Uncredited)
The Most Dangerous Game
1932
as First Mate on Yacht (uncredited)
McKenna of the Mounted
1932
as Corporal Randall McKenna
The Airmail Mystery
1932
as Bob Lee
Back Street
1932
as Reporter (uncredited)
Okay, America!
1932
as Undetermined Role (uncredited)
The All-American
1932
as Don Lindsay
Air Mail
1932
as Man with Radio Report (uncredited)