John Berkes
Acting
Biography
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Born: June 13, 1895
Place of Birth: Trenton, New Jersey, USA
Known For
Ace in the Hole
An arrogant reporter exploits a story about a man trapped in a cave to revitalize his career.
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
In Brooklyn circa 1900, the Nolans manage to enjoy life on pennies despite great poverty and Papa's alcoholism. We come to know these people well through big and little troubles: Aunt Sissy's scandalous succession of "husbands"; the removal of the one tree visible from their tenement; and young Francie's desire to transfer to a better school...if irresponsible Papa can get his act together.
The Killers
Two hit men walk into a diner asking for a man called "the Swede". When the killers find the Swede, he's expecting them and doesn't put up a fight. Since the Swede had a life insurance policy, an investigator, on a hunch, decides to look into the murder. As the Swede's past is laid bare, it comes to light that he was in love with a beautiful woman who may have lured him into pulling off a bank robbery overseen by another man.
Our Vines Have Tender Grapes
Welcome to Fuller Junction, Wisconsin, a friendly small town settled by Norwegian farmers. Here we see the exploits of two young cousins, Selma and Arnold, who learn about their world and experience the ups and downs of life as the season pass.
Phantom Lady
A devoted secretary embarks on a dangerous mission to try to find the elusive woman who may prove her boss didn't murder his wife.
Double Exposure
An aspiring photographer and his bumbling assistant go to great lengths to take a picture of a beautiful actress whose wealthy husband does not want her photographed.
The Egg and I
World War II veteran Bob MacDonald surprises his new wife, Betty, by quitting his city job and moving them to a dilapidated farm in the country. While Betty gamely struggles with managing the crumbling house and holding off nosy neighbors and a recalcitrant pig, Bob makes plans for crops and livestock. The couple's bliss is shaken by a visit from a beautiful farm owner, who seems to want more from Bob than just managing her property.
Woman of the Year
Rival reporters Sam Craig and Tess Harding fall in love and get married, only to find their relationship strained when Sam comes to resent Tess' hectic lifestyle.
The Lone Ranger
The Lone Ranger is an American western television series that ran from 1949 to 1957, starring Clayton Moore with Jay Silverheels as Tonto. The live-action series initially featured Gerald Mohr as the episode narrator. Fred Foy served as both narrator and announcer of the radio series from 1948 to its finish and became announcer of the television version when story narration was dropped there. This was by far the highest-rated television program on the ABC network in the early 1950s and its first true "hit".
The Suspect
Genial shopkeeper Philip has to endure the constant nagging of a shrewish wife while he secretly yearns for a pretty young stenographer. When the henpecking gets to be too much, Philip murders his wife and manages to make her death look like an accident. A ruthless blackmailer and a low-key detective both discover Philip's secret, and he has to decide which of them poses the more dangerous threat.
Filmography
as Racky
as Papa Minosa
as Tattoo
as Joe - Restaurant Owner (uncredited)
as Marshall
as Hank
as Character Actor
as Pianist
as The Drunk
as Larry Massey, Photographer
as Geoduck
as Waiter
as Court Jester
as Mr. Plunther (uncredited)
as Freddie
as Ticket Man (uncredited)
as Louie Comey
as Bum (uncredited)
as Circus Driver
as Mr. Creckenbox (uncredited)
as Det. Sgt. Pennyfeather (uncredited)
as Pianist (uncredited)
as Beggar (uncredited)
as Waiter (uncredited)
as Man with Poodle (uncredited)
as Hotel Clerk
as Sam Stoner
as Fingers Dolan
as Barfly (uncredited)
as Mr. Grubb
as Pal (uncredited)
as Joe Crowley
as Man with pie
as Hobo (uncredited)
as Reporter at Terminal
as Eddie - Dance Director
as Johnny
as Convicted Black Legion Member (uncredited)
as Johnnie
as Johnnie
as Johnny
as Johnny
as Johnnie
as Johnnie
as Pete
as Johnnie
as Photographer's Assistant