Duke York
- Born
- October 17, 1908
- Died
- January 24, 1952 (43 years old)
Biography
Duke York Jr. has a long resume as one of Hollywood's best stunt men. He is still often seen on TV today although audiences may not recognize him. He is most often seen today as the various "monsters" that confronted The Three Stooges during the 1940s, and as King Kala (wearing a bald cap) in the first Flash Gordon serial.
Known for
Filmography
- 1966Spaceship to the UnknownFilm · (scenes deleted) (archive footage) (as Duke York Jr.)
- 1955Of Cash and HashFilm · Angel (uncredited)
- 1951Northwest TerritoryFilm · Dawson
- 1951Silver CityFilm
- 1951Fort DefianceFilm · Joe Doniger
- 1951The Red Badge of CourageFilm · Veteran (uncredited)★ 6.4
- 1951Fort WorthFilm · Gunman (uncredited)
- 1951Silver CanyonFilm · Sergeant Laughlin
- 1951The Adventures of Wild Bill HickokSeries
- 1951Rogue RiverFilm · Bowers
- 1950Call of the KlondikeFilm · Luke
- 1950Where Danger LivesFilm · Postville Cowboy (uncredited)★ 6.4
- 1950Hit Parade of 1951Film · Cal
- 1950Winchester '73Film · Man (uncredited)★ 7.3
- 1950The Iroquois TrailFilm · Frontiersman (uncredited)
- 1950The GunfighterFilm · Pete's Pal (uncredited)★ 7.4
- 1950Fortunes of Captain BloodFilm · Andrew Hardy
- 1949Who Done It?Film · Nikko
- 1948That Lady in ErmineFilm
- 1948Shivering SherlocksFilm · Angel
- 1946Doctor in Industry: The Story of Kennethh W. Randall, M.D.Film · Sam Gregg
- 1944Lost in a HaremFilm · Jailer / Clerk (uncredited)
- 1944Idle RoomersFilm · Lupe the Wolf Man
- 1944Follow the BoysFilm · Military Policeman (uncredited)
- 1943Crazy HouseFilm · Dead End Character
- 1943Thank Your Lucky StarsFilm · Wooden Indian (uncredited)★ 6.2
- 1943Higher Than a KiteFilm · Sgt. Kelly (uncredited)
- 1942Stand by for ActionFilm · Sailor (uncredited)
- 1942Arabian NightsFilm · Archer (uncredited)★ 6.0
- 1942Who Done It?Film · Attendant with the Coroner (uncredited)★ 7.0
- 1942Panama HattieFilm · Bruno (uncredited)
- 1942Invisible AgentFilm · German Sentry (uncredited)★ 5.8
- 1942Jackass MailFilm · Rancher Seeing Baggot with Roan Horse
- 1942The SpoilersFilm · Miner (uncredited)★ 6.2
- 1942Maisie Gets Her ManFilm · Stagehand at Second Theatre (Uncredited)
- 1942SaboteurFilm · Deputy Sheriff (uncredited)★ 6.9
- 1942Kid Glove KillerFilm · Card-Playing Henchman (uncredited)★ 6.4
- 1942Alias Boston BlackieFilm · Johnson - Policeman in Squad Car 29 (uncredited)
- 1942Two Yanks in TrinidadFilm · MP Corporal (uncredited)
- 1942Nazi AgentFilm · Sailor (uncredited)
- 1942Woman of the YearFilm · Football Player (uncredited)★ 7.0
- 1941Sea RaidersFilm · Pete - Whaler Crewman
- 1941TexasFilm · Wise Guy★ 6.7
- 1941Mob TownFilm · Burly Man (uncredited)
- 1941A Man BetrayedFilm · Doorman at Club Inferno (uncredited)
- 1940Trail of the VigilantesFilm · Deputy Sheriff
- 1940Little MenFilm · Poker Player
- 1940The Green ArcherFilm · Martel aka Harry Madison
- 1940Sky MurderFilm · Enforcer at Cell Block Meeting
- 1940When the Daltons RodeFilm★ 6.2
- 1940The Secret SevenFilm · Joe Carpa
- 1940Terry and the PiratesFilm · Leopard Man
- 1940The ShadowFilm · Henchman
- 1939Mercy PlaneMercy PlaneFilm · Joe
- 1939Destry Rides AgainFilm · Townsman (uncredited)★ 7.2
- 1939Union PacificFilm · Railwayman (uncredited)★ 6.7
- 1939You Can't Cheat an Honest ManFilm · Minor Role (uncredited)★ 7.0
- 1939Navy SecretsFilm · Babe - Henchman
- 1938Gang BulletsFilm · Collins (uncredited)
- 1938Many Sappy ReturnsFilm · Male Nurse
- 1938Professor BewareFilm · Handshaker - Paint-Brush Gag
- 1938The Fighting Devil DogsFilm · Sam (uncredited)
- 1938Wide Open FacesFilm · Joe, a Gangster
- 1938A Slight Case of MurderFilm · Champ★ 6.4
- 1937They Gave Him a GunFilm · Sourpuss Soldier (uncredited)
- 1937Dangerous NumberFilm · Policeman
- 1936Mind Your Own BusinessFilm · Cruger's Henchman
- 1936Libeled LadyFilm · Cab Driver (uncredited)★ 7.3
- 1936The Three MesquiteersFilm · Chuck
- 1936Sworn EnemyFilm · Al, a Gangster (uncredited)
- 1936Crash DonovanFilm · Patrolman (uncredited)
- 1936Rhythm on the RangeFilm · Police Officer
- 1936Flash GordonFilm · King Kala★ 6.4
- 1936The Garden Murder CaseFilm · Traffic Cop (Uncredited)
- 1936An All American ToothacheAn All American ToothacheFilm · Coach Bill
- 1936Strike Me PinkFilm · Smiley
- 1935His Family TreeFilm · Henchman with Frank
- 1935Two for TonightFilm · Cop in Cafe
- 1935Here Comes CookieFilm · Milkman (uncredited)
- 1935Stolen HarmonyFilm · Duke (uncredited)
- 1935Strangers AllFilm · Sig Ruman - Protester at Meeting / Courtroom Witness
- 1934The Pursuit of HappinessFilm · Jonathan
- 1934Elmer and ElsieElmer and ElsieFilm · Smith
- 1934UpperworldFilm · Marine in Burlesque Theatre (uncredited)
- 1933I'm No AngelFilm · Sideshow Spectator (uncredited)★ 6.3
- 1933Murders in the ZooFilm · Seamen (Uncredited)★ 5.9
- 1932Island of Lost SoulsFilm · Beast (uncredited)★ 6.9
