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Roman Bohnen

Personal Information

Known ForActing
GenderMale
Born / DiedNov 24, 1901 (Died at 48)
Zodiac Sign♐Sagittarius
Place of BirthSaint Paul, Minnesota, USA
Career Span1937 – 1949
Known Credits38 Titles
Official Links
ActingPopularity Score 0.8

Roman Bohnen

Also known as:Roman Aloys BohnenBud Bohnen
Total Works

38

37 movies • 1 shows

Avg Rating

6.5 / 10

across rated releases

Box Office

—

worldwide gross

Global Reach

#1

TMDB star index

Biography

Roman Bohnen, born November 24, 1901, was a distinguished American character actor renowned for his versatility and powerful performances. His career spanned both stage and screen, earning acclaim for his roles in Broadway productions like "The Ladder" and "Johnny Johnson." Bohnen's impactful presence extended to film, notably in classics such as "Of Mice and Men," where his portrayal of the compassionate George earned critical praise. His depth and ability to embody multifaceted characters made him a respected figure in the Golden Age of Hollywood. Bohnen's legacy persists through his indelible contributions to the entertainment industry, showcasing an enduring talent that continues to influence actors and audiences alike.

Signature Roles & Milestones

The Best Years of Our Lives
7.7
as Pat Derry
Brute Force
7.3
Brute Force
1947•movie
as Warden A.J. Barnes
The Strange Love of Martha Ivers
7.1
as Mr. O'Neil
The Song of Bernadette
7.1
as François Soubirous

Full Filmography & Credits

Showing 38 titles featuring Roman Bohnen

The Best Years of Our Lives
7.7

as Pat Derry

Brute Force
7.3
Brute Force
1947•movie

as Warden A.J. Barnes

The Strange Love of Martha Ivers
7.1

as Mr. O'Neil

The Song of Bernadette
7.1

as François Soubirous

Of Mice and Men
7.3
Of Mice and Men
1939•movie

as Candy

Joan of Arc
6.2
Joan of Arc
1948•movie

as Durand Laxart, Joan's Uncle

None But the Lonely Heart
6.3

as Dad Pettyjohn

Night Has a Thousand Eyes
6.8

as Special Prosecutor Melville Weston

Arch of Triumph
6.0
Arch of Triumph
1948•movie

as Dr. Veber

Edge of Darkness
6.3
Edge of Darkness
1943•movie

as Lars Malken

Deadline at Dawn
6.2
Deadline at Dawn
1946•movie

as Frantic Man with Injured Cat

Grand Central Murder
5.7

as Ramon

The Hard Way
6.5
The Hard Way
1943•movie

as Sam Chernen (Uncredited)

California
6.8
California
1947•movie

as Col. Stuart

Mission to Moscow
5.7
Mission to Moscow
1943•movie

as Mr. Krestinsky

Walter Wanger's Vogues of 1938
5.5

as Morgan's Lawyer

Counter-Attack
6.4
Counter-Attack
1945•movie

as Kostyuk

The Tell-Tale Heart
6.6

as Old Man

A Bell for Adano
6.0
A Bell for Adano
1945•movie

as Carl Erba

Mr. Soft Touch
6.8
Mr. Soft Touch
1949•movie

as Barney Teener

So Ends Our Night
6.3
So Ends Our Night
1941•movie

as Mr. Kern

Two Years Before the Mast
6.5

as Macklin

The Hitler Gang
6.3
The Hitler Gang
1944•movie

as Captain Ernst Röhm

For You I Die
5.9
For You I Die
1947•movie

as Smitty

Appointment for Love
5.8

as Dr. Gunther

Song of Love
6.8
Song of Love
1947•movie

as Dr. Hoffman

Open Secret
6.9
Open Secret
1948•movie

as Roy Locke

The Hoodlum Saint
5.5
The Hoodlum Saint
1946•movie

as Father O'Doul

The Hairy Ape
6.3
The Hairy Ape
1944•movie

as Paddy

The Affairs of Jimmy Valentine
6.4

as Tom Forbes

Winter Wonderland
5.2
Winter Wonderland
1946•movie

as Timothy Wheeler

The Bugle Sounds
6.8
The Bugle Sounds
1942•movie

as Mr. Leech

They Dare Not Love
7.5
They Dare Not Love
1941•movie

as Baron Shafter

Miss Susie Slagle's
8.5

as Dean Wingate

Ghost Treasure
6.5
Ghost Treasure
1941•movie

as Pete Wilkins (uncredited)

MGM Parade
7.5
1 eps
MGM Parade
1955•series

as Self

Kazan
7.0
Kazan
1949•movie

as Maitlin

Young America
9.0
Young America
1942•movie

as Mr. Barnes