From Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaJohn Ridgely (born John Huntington Rea, September 6, 1909 – January 18, 1968) was an American film character actor with over 175 film credits.He appeared in the 1946 Humphrey Bogart film The Big Sleep as blackmailing gangster Eddie Mars and had a memorable role as a suffering heart patient in the film noir Nora Prentiss (1947). He appeared in a large number of other Warner Bros. films in the 1930s and 1940s.Freelancing after 1948, John Ridgely continued to essay general-purpose parts until he left films in 1953. Thereafter, he worked in summer-theater productions and television until his death from a heart attack at the age of 58 in 1968.
Officer Saunders
Film 1944
Eddie Mars
Film 1946
Chief investigator of drowning
Film 1947
Radio Station Technician (uncredited)
Film 1938
Walter Bailey, Heart Patient
Film 1947
Texas Pearson
Film 1940
Roy Otis
Film 1946
Plainclothesman (uncredited)
Film 1950
Assistant District Attorney David Wallace (as John Ridgeley)
Film 1947
Thomas Turner
Film 1945
Detective #1
Film 1950
Self
Film 1944
Reporter
Film 1939
Alex, Armored Car Guard
Film 1941
Harry Foreman
Film 1952
Tim
Film 1942
John, Nazi Henchman
Film 1941
Tex Alexander (prisoner)
Film 1941
Jim Austen
Film 1943
Jim Warren
Film 1938
Bill (uncredited)
Film 1940
Julian Cadman
Film 1944
Alec Johnson
Film 1942
David 'Tex' Hill
Film 1945
Chief Officer Carver
Film 1948
Cary Abbott
Film 1946
Lt. Parsons
Film 1940
Dan Morrison
Film 1939
Fred Barton
Film 1950
Sears' Assistant (uncredited)
Film 1939
Patrolman
Film 1950
Tim McCarey
Film 1951
Sam McQuade
Film 1951
Sam
Film 1947
John Trent
Film 1942
Regan
Film 1938
Reporter at Match
Film 1939
Donald Norton
Film 1939
Pat Martin
Film 1941
Man-On-The-Street Reporter
Film 1938
Jeffers
Film 1940
Burke
Film 1949
Captain
Film 1951
Ranger Mike Morgan
Film 1939
Hank O'Connor
Film 1942
Ted Horn
Film 1939
Slim
Film 1950
Charles Ellis
Film 1938
Railroad Detective Dan Hanes
Film 1951
Garage Mechanic (uncredited)
Film 1941
Brooks
Film 1940
Henry Travers
Film 1952
Lance Nissen
Film 1948
Yellow Stripe Truck Driver (uncredited)
Film 1938
Reporter at Pillory (uncredited)
Film 1939
Beacon Reporter
Film 1938
James Carwood
Film 1948
Sound Control Engineer (uncredited)
Film 1938
Mr. Martin, Florist
Film 1938
Harry, Hudson's Assistant (uncredited)
Film 1939
Joe LeRoy
Film 1939
Whitey
Film 1939
Policeman (uncredited)
Film 1939
Jim (aka Slug)
Film 1938
Train Steward (uncredited)
Film 1935
Jerry
Film 1939
Beldenburg Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)
Film 1939
Army Hospital Clerk (uncredited)
Film 1939
Salesman (uncredited)
Film 1939
Man Making Crack About Judith (uncredited)
Film 1939
Intern Going to See Operation (uncredited)
Film 1939
Reporter (uncredited)
Film 1939
Rodgers
Film 1939
Cabbie at Grand Central (uncredited)
Film 1939
Army Lieutenant (uncredited)
Film 1940
Hap
Film 1940
Train Ticket Clerk (uncredited)
Film 1937
Gary's Father
Film 1950
Dixie Rankin
Film 1949
Moran (uncredited)
Film 1940
Officer (uncredited)
Film 1939
Photographer in Mayor's Office (uncredited)
Film 1939
'Silky' Thomas
Film 1948
Christopher Gist
Film 1951
Ben
Film 1949
Mr. MacReady (voice) (uncredited)
Film 1940
Cashier (uncredited)
Film 1940
Driver (uncredited)
Film 1940
Intake Guard (uncredited)
Film 1940
Hank Dawson (uncredited)
Film 1940
Junior Officer (uncredited)
Film 1940
Actor Playing Paul (uncredited)
Film 1940
Salesman
Film 1940
Reporter
Film 1941
Bill Stafford
Film 1951
Duke Lafferty
Film 1938
Mr. Walters
Film 1939
2nd Lt. Davis (uncredited)
Film 1941
Jeffrey Woodstock
Film 1950
Spy Ring Member (uncredited)
Film 1938
Reporter
Film 1940
Joe (uncredited)
Film 1941
Mike Collins
Film 1946
Radio Announcer (uncredited)
Film 1939
Massachusetts Congressman
Film 1939
Walters
Film 1948
Fort Lewis Firing Range Sergeant (uncredited)
Film 1939
Ship's Officer (uncredited)
Film 1937
Reporter (uncredited)
Film 1939
Burke
Film 1938
Jim
Film 1941
Reporter
Film 1939
Doctor (uncredited)
Film 1940
Assistant (uncredited)
Film 1941
Gas Station Proprietor
Film 1939
Employment Clerk (uncredited)
Film 1939
Doctor (Uncredited)
Film 1951
Movie Director (uncredited)
Film 1940
Ben McClure
Film 1938
Lt. Evers
Film 1943
Murphy's pal
Film 1943