Duke York
Born
October 17, 1908
Died
January 24, 1952 (43 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
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.
Spaceship to the Unknown
(scenes deleted) (archive footage) (as Duke York Jr.)
1966
Of Cash and Hash
Angel (uncredited)
1955
Northwest Territory
Dawson
1951
Silver City
1951
Fort Defiance
Joe Doniger
1951
The Red Badge of Courage
Veteran (uncredited)
1951
Fort Worth
Gunman (uncredited)
1951
Silver Canyon
Sergeant Laughlin
1951
The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok
(1 episode)
1951
Rogue River
Bowers
1951
Call of the Klondike
Luke
1950
Where Danger Lives
Postville Cowboy (uncredited)
1950
Hit Parade of 1951
Cal
1950
Winchester '73
Man (uncredited)
1950
The Iroquois Trail
1950
The Gunfighter
Pete's Pal (uncredited)
1950
Fortunes of Captain Blood
Andrew Hardy
1950
Who Done It?
Nikko
1949
That Lady in Ermine
1948
Shivering Sherlocks
Angel
1948
Doctor in Industry: The Story of Kennethh W. Randall, M.D.
Sam Gregg
1946
Lost in a Harem
Jailer / Clerk (uncredited)
1944
Idle Roomers
Lupe the Wolf Man
1944
Crazy House
Dead End Character
1943
Thank Your Lucky Stars
Wooden Indian (uncredited)
1943
Higher Than a Kite
Sgt. Kelly (uncredited)
1943
Stand by for Action
Sailor (uncredited)
1942
Arabian Nights
Archer (uncredited)
1942
Who Done It?
Attendant with the Coroner (uncredited)
1942
Panama Hattie
Bruno (uncredited)
1942
Invisible Agent
German Sentry (uncredited)
1942
Jackass Mail
Rancher Seeing Baggot with Roan Horse
1942
The Spoilers
Miner (uncredited)
1942
Maisie Gets Her Man
Stagehand at Second Theatre (Uncredited)
1942
Saboteur
Deputy Sheriff (uncredited)
1942
Alias Boston Blackie
Johnson - Policeman in Squad Car 29 (uncredited)
1942
Two Yanks in Trinidad
MP Corporal (uncredited)
1942
Nazi Agent
Sailor (uncredited)
1942
Woman of the Year
Football Player (uncredited)
1942
Sea Raiders
Pete - Whaler Crewman
1941
Texas
Wise Guy
1941
Mob Town
Burly Man (uncredited)
1941
A Man Betrayed
Doorman at Club Inferno (uncredited)
1941
Trail of the Vigilantes
Deputy Sheriff
1940
Little Men
Poker Player
1940
The Green Archer
Martel aka Harry Madison
1940
Sky Murder
Enforcer at Cell Block Meeting
1940
When the Daltons Rode
1940
The Secret Seven
Joe Carpa
1940
Terry and the Pirates
Leopard Man
1940
The Shadow
Henchman
1940
Mercy Plane
Joe
1939
Destry Rides Again
Townsman (uncredited)
1939
Union Pacific
Railwayman (uncredited)
1939
You Can't Cheat an Honest Man
Minor Role (uncredited)
1939
Navy Secrets
Babe - Henchman
1939
Gang Bullets
Collins (uncredited)
1938
Many Sappy Returns
Male Nurse
1938
Professor Beware
Handshaker - Paint-Brush Gag
1938
The Fighting Devil Dogs
Sam (uncredited)
1938
Wide Open Faces
Joe, a Gangster
1938
A Slight Case of Murder
Champ
1938
They Gave Him a Gun
Sourpuss Soldier (uncredited)
1937
Dangerous Number
Policeman
1937
Mind Your Own Business
Cruger's Henchman
1936
Libeled Lady
Cab Driver (uncredited)
1936
The Three Mesquiteers
Chuck
1936
Sworn Enemy
Al, a Gangster (uncredited)
1936
Crash Donovan
Patrolman (uncredited)
1936
Rhythm on the Range
Police Officer
1936
The Garden Murder Case
Traffic Cop (Uncredited)
1936
An All American Toothache
Coach Bill
1936
Strike Me Pink
Smiley
1936
His Family Tree
Henchman with Frank
1935
Two for Tonight
Cop in Cafe
1935
Here Comes Cookie
Milkman (uncredited)
1935
Stolen Harmony
Duke (uncredited)
1935
Strangers All
Sig Ruman - Protester at Meeting / Courtroom Witness
1935
The Pursuit of Happiness
Jonathan
1934
I'm No Angel
Sideshow Spectator (uncredited)
1933
Murders in the Zoo
Seamen (Uncredited)
1933
Island of Lost Souls
Beast (uncredited)
1932