Roger Moore
Acting
Biography
Roger Moore (born Joseph I. Young) was an American screen actor, his career active from 1924 to 1953. He was the older brother of actor Robert Young.
Born: September 21, 1900
Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Known For
Fury
Joe, who owns a gas station along with his brothers and is about to marry Katherine, travels to the small town where she lives to visit her, but is wrongly mistaken for a wanted kidnapper and arrested.
Pickup on South Street
In New York City, an insolent pickpocket, Skip McCoy, inadvertently sets off a chain of events when he targets ex-prostitute Candy and steals her wallet. Unaware that she has been making deliveries of highly classified information to the communists, Candy, who has been trailed by FBI agents for months in hopes of nabbing the spy ringleader, is sent by her ex-boyfriend, Joey, to find Skip and retrieve the valuable microfilm he now holds.
After the Thin Man
Nick and Nora Charles investigate when Nora's cousin reports her disreputable husband is missing, and find themselves in a mystery involving the shady owners of a popular nightclub, a singer and her dark brother, the cousin's forsaken true love, and Nora's bombastic and controlling aunt.
The Bad and the Beautiful
Told in flashback form, the film traces the rise and fall of a tough, ambitious Hollywood producer, Jonathan Shields, as seen through the eyes of various acquaintances, including a writer, James Lee Bartlow; a star, Georgia Lorrison; and a director, Fred Amiel. He is a hard-driving, ambitious man who ruthlessly uses everyone on the way to becoming one of Hollywood's top movie makers.
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
Lorelei Lee is a beautiful showgirl engaged to be married to the wealthy Gus Esmond, much to the disapproval of Gus' rich father, Esmond Sr., who thinks that Lorelei is just after his money. When Lorelei goes on a cruise accompanied only by her best friend, Dorothy Shaw, Esmond Sr. hires Ernie Malone, a private detective, to follow her and report any questionable behavior that would disqualify her from the marriage.
Kansas City Confidential
An ex-convict sets out to uncover who framed him for an armored car robbery.
Father of the Bride
Proud father Stanley Banks remembers the day his daughter, Kay, got married. Starting when she announces her engagement through to the wedding itself, we learn of all the surprises and disasters along the way.
House of Strangers
Ruthless Italian-American banker Gino Monetti is engaged in a number of criminal activities. Three of his four grown sons refuse to help their father stay out of prison after he's arrested for his questionable business practices. Three of them take over the business but kick their father out. Max, a lawyer, is the only son that remains loyal.
East Side, West Side
A vain businessman puts strains on his happy marriage to a rich, beautiful socialite by allowing himself to be seduced by a former girlfriend.
Any Number Can Play
When illegal casino owner Charley Kyng develops heart disease, he is advised by a doctor to spend more time with his family. However, he finds it difficult to keep his work separate from his life at home. His son, Paul, feels ashamed of Charley's career and gets into a fight at his prom because of it. Meanwhile, Charley's brother-in-law, Robbin, who works at the casino, begins fixing games due to his extreme gambling debts.
Filmography
as Chauffeur (uncredited)
as Reporter (uncredited)
as Mr. Victor (uncredited)
as Chauffeur (uncredited)
as Cigar Clerk (uncredited)
as News Vendor's Customer (uncredited)
as Photographer (uncredited)
as Real Estate Associate (uncredited)
as Photographer (uncredited)
as Reporter (uncredited)
as Minor Role (uncredited)
as Major
as Salesman (uncredited)
as Engagement Party Guest (uncredited)
as Fingerprint Man (uncredited)
as Reporter at Airport (uncredited)
as Casino Patron (uncredited)
as Architect (uncredited)
as Bidder (uncredited)
as Oilman (uncredited)
as Wino Pedestrian (uncredited)
as Det. Foster (uncredited)
as Photographer (uncredited)
as Police Instructor (uncredited)
as Plant Worker (Uncredited)
as Man Examining Film Strip (uncredited)
as Doctor (uncredited)
as Prisoner (uncredited)
as Assistant floorwalker (uncredited)
as Spy (uncredited)
as Police Stenographer (uncredited)
as Jim (uncredited)
as Messenger (uncredited)
as Country Club Waiter
as The Best Man (uncredited)
as Notary
as Court Official (uncredited)
as Harry Vincent
as Streeter's Secretary
as Orderly (uncredited)
as Magic Show Audience Volunteer
as Dinner Guest
as Fingerprint Instructor
as Still Cameraman (uncredited)
as Ship's steward (uncredited)
as Pianist at Spike's (uncredited)
as Office Worker
as Cabbie (uncredited)
as Reporter (uncredited)
as Reporter (uncredited)
as Adams' Assistant (uncredited)
as Naval Officer (Uncredited)
as Darby (as Joe Young)
as Pete, Joe's Henchman (uncredited)
as (as Joe Young)
as Joe Young
as Two Tens for a Five Gag
as Jimmy
as Assistant Director
as Pat (uncredited)
as Joe
as Motorist
as Party Guest (uncredited)
as Jimmy Hawks
as First Griddle Man
as Mr. Filbert - Actor
as Ruth's Sweetheart
as Bill Simmons (as Joe Young)
as Officer
as Minor Role (uncredited)
as Snodgrass Knight
as Guy Bolton
as Alice's Brother
as Motorcycle Cop
as Cop
as Royal Porter - Film Star
as Amorous Student (uncredited)
as The Race Starter
as Party Guest (uncredited)
as Jack Filbert (Actor in film)
as The Cop
as Prison Guard / Greenback Henchman
as Dummy in Barber Shop
as The First Mate
as Beauty Contest Spectator