Duke York

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17-Oct-1908

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(116 years old)

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Duke York

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.


Credits

Shivering Sherlocks Shivering Sherlocks (1948) Character: Angel
The stooges witness an armed robbery and are brought in by the cops as suspects. After passing a lie detector test, the boys are freed but are now the only ones who can identify the crooks. Meanwhile, their friend Gladys has inherited a house in the country and the boys go with her to inspect it so she won't be gypped when its sold. The house turns out to be the crook's hideout, and when they abduct Gladys, the stooges must rescue her.
Of Cash and Hash Of Cash and Hash (1955) Character: Angel (uncredited)
The Stooges witness an armed robbery and are brought in by the cops as suspects. After passing a lie detector test, the boys are freed and go back to their jobs in a cafe. When one of the robbers comes into the cafe, the boys recognize him and along with their friend Gladys trail him to a spooky house in the country where the crooks are hiding out. The bad guys abduct Gladys and the Stooges must rescue her.
Wide Open Faces Wide Open Faces (1938) Character: Joe, a Gangster
A small town soda jerk discovers a gang of criminals staying at a local hotel. Comedy.
An All American Toothache An All American Toothache (1936) Character: Coach Bill
Thelma volunteers Patsy as a subject for her friend who is in dental school and needs somebody to practice on.
Mercy Plane Mercy Plane (1939) Character: Joe
Air-race champions "Speed" Leslie and Branda Fowler combine to open a very profitable airplane service that flies patients to other cities for special treatment. Gangsters soon move in and offer to take over, without an invitation.
Navy Secrets Navy Secrets (1939) Character: Babe - Henchman
After a stamp-collecting Navy chief petty officer is jailed following FBI and Naval Justice investigation, his fiancee meets one of his fellow officers, becomes romantically interested in him, and joins him in trying to get an envelope, believed to contain rare stamps, to its intended recipient, only to end up in a web of intrigue involving foreign-accented men who are unusually interested in that simple envelope.
Fort Defiance Fort Defiance (1951) Character: Joe Doniger
It's just after the Civil War and Ben Shelby arrives looking for Johnny Tallon whom he plans to kill. Shelby was the only survivor of a battle due to the cowardice of Tallon. Thinking Tallon dead, another man who lost a brother at the same battle arrives to kill Tallon's blind brother. Tallon arrives to find Shelby and his brother fleeing. Then they are attacked by Indians and Shelby and Tallon must now fight together postponing the inevitable showdown.
Sworn Enemy Sworn Enemy (1936) Character: Al, a Gangster (uncredited)
A law student poses as a fight promoter to catch a notorious gangster.
Union Pacific Union Pacific (1939) Character: Railwayman (uncredited)
One of the last bills signed by President Lincoln authorizes pushing the Union Pacific Railroad across the wilderness to California. But financial opportunist Asa Barrows hopes to profit from obstructing it. Chief troubleshooter Jeff Butler has his hands full fighting Barrows' agent, gambler Sid Campeau; Campeau's partner Dick Allen is Jeff's war buddy and rival suitor for engineer's daughter Molly Monahan. Who will survive the effort to push the railroad through at any cost?
The Shadow The Shadow (1940) Character: Henchman
The Shadow battles a villain known as The Black Tiger, who has the power to make himself invisible and is trying to take over the world with his death ray.
A Slight Case of Murder A Slight Case of Murder (1938) Character: Champ
Former bootlegger Remy Marco has a slight problem with forclosing bankers, a prospective son-in-law, and four hard-to-explain corpses.
The Iroquois Trail The Iroquois Trail (1950) Character: N/A
An American scout and his Indian friend help the English troops against the French during the French and Indian War.
Call of the Klondike Call of the Klondike (1950) Character: Luke
A brother and sister are running a phony gold mine scam in the Klondike, which leads to murder. A Canadian Mountie sets out to bring them to justice.
Island of Lost Souls Island of Lost Souls (1932) Character: Beast (uncredited)
An obsessed scientist conducts profane experiments in evolution, eventually establishing himself as the self-styled demigod to a race of mutated, half-human abominations.
Trail of the Vigilantes Trail of the Vigilantes (1940) Character: Deputy Sheriff
A reporter goes undercover to break up an outlaw gang.
Destry Rides Again Destry Rides Again (1939) Character: Townsman (uncredited)
Tom Destry, son of a legendary frontier peacekeeper, doesn’t believe in gunplay. Thus he becomes the object of widespread ridicule when he rides into the wide-open town of Bottleneck, the personal fiefdom of the crooked Kent.
Little Men Little Men (1940) Character: Poker Player
Jo March and her husband Professor Bhaer operate the Plumfield School for poor boys. When Dan, a tough street kid, comes to the school, he wins Jo's heart despite his hard edge, and she defends him when he is falsely accused. Dan's foster father, Major Burdle, is a swindler in cahoots with another crook called Willie the Fox. When the Plumfield School becomes in danger of foreclosure, the two con men cook up a scheme to save the home.
Who Done It? Who Done It? (1949) Character: Nikko
The stooges are private detectives looking for a missing millionaire. They wander around the millionaire's spooky mansion confronting various crooks and a dangerous dame. The stooges vanquish the crooks (Shemp uses his "trusty shovel") and find the missing man.
Fortunes of Captain Blood Fortunes of Captain Blood (1950) Character: Andrew Hardy
When he unwittingly sends some of his men into a trap, pirate Captain Peter Blood decides to rescue them. They've been taken prisoner by the Spanish Marquis de Riconete who is now using them as slave labor harvesting pearls from the sea.
The Gunfighter The Gunfighter (1950) Character: Pete's Pal (uncredited)
The fastest gun in the West tries to escape his reputation.
Strike Me Pink Strike Me Pink (1936) Character: Smiley
Meek Eddie Pink becomes manager of an amusement park beset by mobsters.
The Secret Seven The Secret Seven (1940) Character: Joe Carpa
Scientists assembled to prove their methods are effective in criminal investigation try to solve a series of murders.
Who Done It? Who Done It? (1942) Character: Attendant with the Coroner (uncredited)
Two dumb soda jerks dream of writing radio mysteries. When they try to pitch an idea at a radio station, they end up in the middle of a real murder when the station owner is killed during a broadcast.
Terry and the Pirates Terry and the Pirates (1940) Character: Leopard Man
Dr. Herbert Lee, an archaeologist seeking to decipher ancient Mara inscriptions, is aided by his son Terry, Terry's pal Pat Ryan, and Normandie Drake. Jungle pirate and warlord Fang (Dick Curtis) plots to kill The Dragon Lady, Queen of the Temple of Mara, and seize the treasures of her ancestors. Both Fang and The Dragon Lady have sworn death for any foreign intruders.
Rogue River Rogue River (1951) Character: Bowers
The story of Ownie Rodgers, the nephew of crooked Oregon police chief Joe Dandridge. A $70,000 windfall, bequeathed to Dandridge by a man he'd once framed on a bank robbery charge, unleashes innumerable family skeletons. Ownie is obliged to solve the long-ago bank job himself, and in so doing he discovers that his "faithful" girl friend Judy was in on the scheme.
Murders in the Zoo Murders in the Zoo (1933) Character: Seamen (Uncredited)
Dr. Gorman is a millionaire adventurer, traveling the world in search of dangerous game. His bored, beautiful, much younger wife entertains herself in the arms of other men. In turn, Gorman uses his animals to kill these men. When a New York City zoo suggests a fundraising gala, Gorman sees a prime opportunity to dispatch the dashing Roger and anyone else who might cross him.
Jackass Mail Jackass Mail (1942) Character: Rancher Seeing Baggot with Roan Horse
An unknowing orphan idolizes the horse thief/mail robber who has shot his father.
Invisible Agent Invisible Agent (1942) Character: German Sentry (uncredited)
The Invisible Man's grandson uses his secret formula to spy on Nazi Germany in this comedy-thriller.
They Gave Him a Gun They Gave Him a Gun (1937) Character: Sourpuss Soldier (uncredited)
With no other prospects, a World War I veteran puts the skills they taught him in the War to use.
The Fighting Devil Dogs The Fighting Devil Dogs (1938) Character: Sam (uncredited)
Two marine lieutenants battle a masked would-be world conqueror who uses electricity as a weapon.
Mob Town Mob Town (1941) Character: Burly Man (uncredited)
Wayward youths get out of trouble thanks to a policeman.
Texas Texas (1941) Character: Wise Guy
Two Virginians are heading for a new life in Texas when they witness a stagecoach being held up. They decide to rob the robbers and make off with the loot. To escape a posse, they split up and don't see each other again for a long time. When they do meet up again, they find themselves on different sides of the law. This leads to the increasing estrangement of the two men, who once thought of themselves as brothers.
Arabian Nights Arabian Nights (1942) Character: Archer (uncredited)
Two half brothers battle each other for the power of the throne and the love of sensual, gorgeous dancing girl Scheherazade.
The Red Badge of Courage The Red Badge of Courage (1951) Character: Veteran (uncredited)
Henry Fleming is a young Union soldier in the American Civil War. During his unit's first engagement, Henry flees the battlefield in fear. When he learns that the Union actually won the battle, shame over his cowardice leads him to lie to his friend Tom and the other soldiers, saying that he had been injured in battle. However, when he learns that his unit will be leading a charge against the enemy, Henry takes the opportunity to face his fears and redeem himself.
Where Danger Lives Where Danger Lives (1950) Character: Postville Cowboy (uncredited)
A young doctor falls in love with a disturbed young woman and apparently becomes involved in the death of her husband. They head for Mexico trying to outrun the law.
The Garden Murder Case The Garden Murder Case (1936) Character: Traffic Cop (Uncredited)
Detective Philo Vance is in charge of the investigation of several mysterious murders. Things take a turn when he gathers evidence against Major Fenwicke-Ralston.
I'm No Angel I'm No Angel (1933) Character: Sideshow Spectator (uncredited)
The bold Tira works as dancing beauty and lion tamer at a fair. Out of an urgent need of money, she agrees to a risky new number: she'll put her head into the lion's mouth! With this attraction, the circus makes it to New York and Tira can pursue her dearest occupation— flirting with rich men and accepting expensive presents.
Professor Beware Professor Beware (1938) Character: Handshaker - Paint-Brush Gag
Egyptologist, Dean Lambert, accused of car-theft, skips bail and begins a cross-country trek to join a group in New York headed for Egypt. With the police close on his trail he gets in and out of scrapes along the way.
Lost in a Harem Lost in a Harem (1944) Character: Jailer / Clerk (uncredited)
Two bumbling magicians help a Middle Eastern prince regain his rightful throne from his despotic uncle.
Stolen Harmony Stolen Harmony (1935) Character: Duke (uncredited)
Band leader Jack Conrad is impressed by prison inmate Ray Ferrera on saxophone. Conrad hires Ray to join his band and tour upon his release. Ray hooks up with Jean, a dancer in the show, and the two become a successful dance act. However, when an ex-inmate buddy of Ray's robs the tour bus, Ray is suspected of wrongdoing by Jack and the others in the group. After a gang of thugs hijacks the tour bus, Ray tries to use his street smarts to redeem his reputation.
Sea Raiders Sea Raiders (1941) Character: Pete - Whaler Crewman
A bunch of waterfront youths pursue the Sea Raiders, a gang of saboteurs.
Many Sappy Returns Many Sappy Returns (1938) Character: Male Nurse
Charley mistakes a lunatic as the father of the girl he's interested in.
Woman of the Year Woman of the Year (1942) Character: Football Player (uncredited)
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.
Sky Murder Sky Murder (1940) Character: Enforcer at Cell Block Meeting
This final Carter film is a lot of fun, with Nick (unwillingly, at first) taking on a ring of Fifth Columnists (since this was filmed before the US entered the war, we're not told the villains are Nazis, but it's pretty clear anyway). Of course, the helpful and persistent Bartholomew is at his side--much to Nick's irritation. To further complicate things--and to make them still funnier--Joyce Compton is along for the ride too, as a delightfully brainless "detective" named Christine Cross.
Saboteur Saboteur (1942) Character: Deputy Sheriff (uncredited)
Aircraft factory worker Barry Kane flees across the United States after he is wrongly accused of starting the fire that killed his best friend.
Spaceship to the Unknown Spaceship to the Unknown (1966) Character: (scenes deleted) (archive footage) (as Duke York Jr.)
A heavy condensation of the original serial compresses the original thirteen episodes into an efficient 97 minute feature. Disaster seems imminent when scientists discover that the planet Mongo is about to crash into Earth. Luckily, heroic young Flash Gordon is on hand to lead an investigative mission into outer space and onto the speedily approaching planet. There, he and his best girl, Dale, who is along for the ride, learn that Ming, the devious ruler of Mongo, has purposely put the planet on a collision course with Earth, and only Flash can stop him.
Hit Parade of 1951 Hit Parade of 1951 (1950) Character: Cal
While raising cash to pay a debt, a Vegas gambler tricks a night club crooner there who looks like him to play him for a bit.The gambler's Latina girlfriend opens the eyes of the prissy crooner.
Silver City Silver City (1951) Character: N/A
Having masterminded the hold up of his company office, a mining engineer is barred from the industry. He then sets up shop as an assayer, scheming to acquire a rich silver mine lease from its operators.
Silver Canyon Silver Canyon (1951) Character: Sergeant Laughlin
At the close of the Civil War, a band of Southern guerillas disguised themselves as Union soldiers, the better to perform acts of sabotage in Utah. Autry plays a cavalry scout who goes after guerilla leader McQuarrie.
Stand by for Action Stand by for Action (1942) Character: Sailor (uncredited)
U. S. Navy Lieutenant Gregg Masterman, of The Harvard and Boston Back Bay Mastermans, learned about the sea while winning silver cups sailing his yacht. He climbs swiftly in rank, and is now Junior Aide to Rear Admiral Stephen Thomas.
Mind Your Own Business Mind Your Own Business (1936) Character: Cruger's Henchman
Nature reporter Orville Shanks retreats to the woods for material for his "Our Wild Friends" column and to volunteer for his favorite cause, the Boy Scouts. When Orville's editor, Crane, orders him to spice up his column, Orville's wife Melba writes a gossip column using animals as metaphors for people. Crane loves Melba's article and gives Orville a raise, and the column becomes a hit.
The Green Archer The Green Archer (1940) Character: Martel aka Harry Madison
The struggle over the Bellamy estate ends with Michael Bellamy accused of murder and killed on the way to prison, while his brother Abel Bellamy takes control of the estate for his own nefarious plans.
A Man Betrayed A Man Betrayed (1941) Character: Doorman at Club Inferno (uncredited)
Bucolic lawyer John Wayne takes on big-city corruption in A Man Betrayed. He sets out to prove that an above-suspicion politician (Edward Ellis) is actually a crook. The price of integrity is sweet in this instance, since Wayne happens to be in love with the politician's daughter (Frances Dee).
Rhythm on the Range Rhythm on the Range (1936) Character: Police Officer
Cowboy Jeff Larabee returns from the east and meets Doris Halloway, a young girl, that he regards as a vagabond, till he learns that she's the owner of the farm where he works. He tries to win her heart, but without success, until she is endangered by gangsters
Strangers All Strangers All (1935) Character: Sig Ruman - Protester at Meeting / Courtroom Witness
Domestic drama about an elderly woman and her four squabbling adult children.
Crazy House Crazy House (1943) Character: Dead End Character
Ole Olsen and Chic Johnson are Broadway stars who return to Universal Studios to make another movie. The mere mention of Olsen and Johnson's names evacuates the studio and terrorizes the management and personnel. Undaunted, the comedians hire an assistant director and unknown talent, and set out to make their own movie.
Dangerous Number Dangerous Number (1937) Character: Policeman
Hank Medhill, artificial silk manufacturer, has returned to the U.S. from Japan to learn that his former girlfriend, Eleanor Breen is about to marry. Hank convinces Eleanor to leave the groom-to-be and marry him. Shortly after the marriage, they discover that they have nothing in common. They separate. Hank decides to pick any name from the phone book and date them. That date results in a wild and frightful night for Hank, thanks to Eleanor's clever plan.
Higher Than a Kite Higher Than a Kite (1943) Character: Sgt. Kelly (uncredited)
The stooges are auto mechanics working for the R.A.F. in England. After wrecking an officers car they need a place to hide, but their choice, a sewer pipe, turns out to a bomb which is dropped on the enemy. Finding themselves behind enemy lines, Moe and Curly disguise as German officers and Larry dresses as a seductive fraulein. While general Bommel chases after Larry, Moe and Curly steal the secret plans from the high command.
The Pursuit of Happiness The Pursuit of Happiness (1934) Character: Jonathan
Lederer is a Hessian soldier who defects to the Americans during the Revolutionary War.He falls in love with a Yankee girl, but a thuggish local militiaman jealously makes things hard for him while he's a prisoner of war.
Crash Donovan Crash Donovan (1936) Character: Patrolman (uncredited)
A California Highway Patrolman gets involved with a smuggling ring.
The Three Mesquiteers The Three Mesquiteers (1936) Character: Chuck
When a group of World War 1 buddies head west to farmstead, they run into trouble.
Maisie Gets Her Man Maisie Gets Her Man (1942) Character: Stagehand at Second Theatre (Uncredited)
Struggling performers, Sothern and Skelton's lives are thrown off gear when they are caught with a bagful of hard cash robbed by a goon. With Skelton in prison, how will Sothern prove their innocence?
Alias Boston Blackie Alias Boston Blackie (1942) Character: Johnson - Policeman in Squad Car 29 (uncredited)
It is the Christmas Holidays and reformed thief, Boston Blackie goes to Castle Theater to pick up players who will perform for prisoners that are still in prison. He takes a girl with him who has a brother already in prison. She has visited the prison twice in the month, so is not suppose to visit again. However when the group is completed the girl is included as well as Inspector Farrady. One of the clowns in the show is kidnapped and replaced by a con who wants to get even with two ex-partners. Boston Blackie figures out that a con has replaced one of his clowns but is unable to stop him. Blackie's clothes are stolen and a murder is committed. Of course, the Inspector immediately suspects Blackie of being involved. Now it is Blackie's job to find the killer, exonerate himself and help the girl free her brother.
That Lady in Ermine That Lady in Ermine (1948) Character: N/A
Circa 1861, Angelina, ruling countess of an Italian principality, is at a loss when invaded by a Hungarian army. Her lookalike ancestress Francesca, who saved a similar situation 300 years before, comes to life from a portrait to help her descendant. Complicating factor: the newlywed countess feels strangely drawn to the handsome invader...
When the Daltons Rode When the Daltons Rode (1940) Character: N/A
Young lawyer Tod Jackson arrives in pioneer Kansas to visit his prosperous rancher friends the Daltons, just as the latter are in danger of losing their land to a crooked development company. When Tod tries to help them, a faked murder charge turns the Daltons into outlaws, but more victims than villains in this fictionalized version. Will Tod stay loyal to his friends despite falling in love with Bob Dalton's former fiancée Julie?
Idle Roomers Idle Roomers (1944) Character: Lupe the Wolf Man
The stooges are working as bellboys in a large hotel when a side show promoter shows up with 'Lupe', a wild wolfman who promptly escapes. The stooges try to capture the wolfman by playing music to calm him, but music makes the wolfman go berserk and soon the stooges are the ones trying to run away. The boys end up caught in an elevator with the wolfman who shoots them into the sky.
Gang Bullets Gang Bullets (1938) Character: Collins (uncredited)
A Capone-like racketeer named Anderson, who after being chased out of one town by the authorities immediately sets up shop in another. Unable to get any tangible evidence against Anderson, DA Wayne orders his assistant Carter to dig up some dirt on the gangster boss. To do this, Carter pretends to turned crooked, joining Anderson's gang in order to accumulate evidence. Alas, Carter's girl friend Patricia knows nothing of her boyfriend's subterfuge, and she suspects the worst.
Panama Hattie Panama Hattie (1942) Character: Bruno (uncredited)
Sailors and spies mingle in between the acts at Hattie's nightclub in the Canal Zone.
You Can't Cheat an Honest Man You Can't Cheat an Honest Man (1939) Character: Minor Role (uncredited)
Fields plays "Larsen E. Whipsnade", the owner of a shady carnival that is constantly on the run from the law. Whipsnade is struggling to keep a step ahead of foreclosure, and clearly not paying his performers, including Bergen and McCarthy, who try to coax money out of him, or in McCarthy's case, steal some outright.
Northwest Territory Northwest Territory (1951) Character: Dawson
Wilderness adventure starring Kirby Grant and Chinook.
The Spoilers The Spoilers (1942) Character: Miner (uncredited)
When honest ship captain Roy Glennister gets swindled out of his mine claim, he turns to saloon singer Cherry Malotte for assistance in his battle with no-good town kingpin Alexander McNamara.
Thank Your Lucky Stars Thank Your Lucky Stars (1943) Character: Wooden Indian (uncredited)
An Eddie Cantor look-alike organizes an all-star show to help the war effort.
Libeled Lady Libeled Lady (1936) Character: Cab Driver (uncredited)
When a major newspaper accuses wealthy socialite Connie Allenbury of being a home-wrecker, and she files a multi-million-dollar libel lawsuit, the publication's frazzled head editor, Warren Haggerty, must find a way to turn the tables on her. Soon Haggerty's harried fiancée, Gladys Benton, and his dashing friend Bill Chandler are in on a scheme that aims to discredit Connie, with amusing and unexpected results.
His Family Tree His Family Tree (1935) Character: Henchman with Frank
A father leaves his native Ireland and travels to America to visit the son he hasn't heard from in many years.
Winchester '73 Winchester '73 (1950) Character: Man (uncredited)
Lin McAdam rides into town on the trail of Dutch Henry Brown, only to find himself in a shooting competition against him. McAdam wins the prize, a one-in-a-thousand Winchester rifle, but Dutch steals it and leaves town. McAdam follows, intent on settling his old quarrel, while the rifle keeps changing hands and touching a number of lives.
Nazi Agent Nazi Agent (1942) Character: Sailor (uncredited)
Humble stamp dealer Otto Becker has little to do with international politics, so when he receives a surprise visit from his estranged twin brother and Nazi spy, Baron Hugo von Detner, his world is thrown into turmoil. Threatening Becker with deportation, Hugo forces him to use his shop as a front for espionage.



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