Acting
Jack La Rue
1902 · New York City, New York, USA
30 films
Bio
Jack La Rue (born Gaspere Biondolillo) was an American stage, screen, and television actor. La Rue went from high school to his first acting job, in Otis Skinner's road company production of Blood and Sand. He performed in Broadway plays from around 1923 to 1931. According to La Rue, while appearing in Mae West's play Diamond Lil, he was spotted by Howard Hawks, who offered him a part in the film Scarface, starring Paul Muni.
Filmography
Robin and the 7 Hoods
Tomatoes
Ellis Island
Dude
The Sea Hawk
Lt. Ortega
Ringside Maisie
Ricky Du Prez
Captains Courageous
Priest
Hard Guy
Vic Monroe
A Farewell to Arms
Priest
42nd Street
Mug with Murphy (uncredited)
I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang
Ackerman (uncredited)
Special Agent
Jake Andrews
Paesano
Bartender
Swamp Woman
Pierre Pertinax Pontineau Briand Broussicourt d'Olivier, aka Pete Oliver