Emory Parnell

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaEmory Parnell (December 29, 1892 – June 22, 1979) was an American vaudeville performer and actor who appeared in over 250 films in his 36-year career. He was nicknamed The Big Swede and was sometimes credited as Emery or Parnel.Seeking better opportunities in Hollywood, Parnell and his wife moved to Los Angeles, California, where, helped by his red-faced Irish look of frustration, he immediately began to appear in films in a variety of role, such as policemen, doormen, landlords, and small town businessmen. One of his first films was Doctor Rhythm (1938).Although his appearances were often in B films, such as the Ma and Pa Kettle series, he also made credible showings in A films as well. One notable part was as a Paramount studio executive who sang about avoiding libel suits to open 1941s Louisiana Purchase. Parnell was also part of writer-director Preston Sturges unofficial stock company of character actors in the 1940s, appearing in five of Sturges films, including The Miracle of Morgans Creek, where he played the crooked banker, Mr. Tuerck, the chief antagonist of William Demarests Constable Kockenlocker. He also made a memorable appearance as grumpy socialite Ajax Bullion in the Three Stooges short subject All the Worlds a Stooge.

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