James Edwards
James Johnson Edwards (March 6, 1918 – January 4, 1970) was an American actor in films and television. His most famous role was as Private Peter Moss in the 1949 film Home of the Brave, in which he portrayed an African American soldier experiencing racial prejudice while serving in the South Pacific during World War II.
The Killing
as Track Parking AttendantCareer criminal Johnny Clay recruits a sharpshooter, a crooked police officer, a bartender and a...
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The Manchurian Candidate
as Cpl. Allen MelvinNear the end of the Korean War, a platoon of U.S. soldiers is captured by communists and...
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Patton
as Sergeant William George Meeks"Patton" tells the tale of General George S. Patton, famous tank commander of World War II. The...
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The Caine Mutiny
as Chief Steward WhittakerWhen a US Naval captain shows signs of mental instability that jeopardize his ship, the first...
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Coogan's Bluff
as Sgt. JacksonCoogan, an Arizona deputy sheriff goes to New York to pick up a prisoner. While escorting the...
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Pork Chop Hill
as Cpl. JurgensKorean War, April 1953. Lieutenant Clemons, leader of the King company of the United States...
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The Sandpiper
as Larry BrantA free-spirited single mother forms a connection with the wedded headmaster of an Episcopalian...
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The Set-Up
as Luther HawkinsExpecting the usual loss, a boxing manager takes bribes from a betting gangster without telling...
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The Steel Helmet
as Corporal ThompsonA ragtag group of American stragglers battles against superior Communist troops in an abandoned...
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Battle Hymn
as Lt. MaplesDean Hess, who entered the ministry to atone for bombing a German orphanage, decides he’s a...
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The Phenix City Story
as Zeke WardA crime-busting lawyer and his initially reluctant attorney father take on the forces that run...
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Men in War
as Sgt. KillianIn Korea, on 6 September 1950, Lieutenant Benson's platoon finds itself isolated in enemy-held...
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Tarzan's Fight for Life
as FutaDr. Sturdy is trying to establish a modern hospital in the jungle. His efforts are strongly...
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Bright Victory
as Joe MorganA soldier blinded in war returns home and attempts to adjust to civilian life.
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Fraulein
as Cpl. HanksIn melodramatic fashion, the film tells the tale of a young German woman who finds herself alone...
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Seven Angry Men
as Ned GreenRise, fall and execution of John Brown, fanatic abolitionist.
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Anna Lucasta
as EddieAnna Lucasta has been walking the streets in San Diego since being thrown out of home, at 19, by...
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The Member of the Wedding
as Honey Camden BrownTomboy, Frances 'Frankie' Addams, dreams of running away with her brother and new fiancée away...
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Texas John Slaughter: Geronimo's Revenge
as BattTexas John Slaughter is a peace-loving family man and successful rancher who values his...
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Doomsday Voyage
as Coast Guard OfficerA political extremist on the run after assassinating a corrupt politician, poses as a French...
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Home of the Brave
as Private Peter MossA sensitive, educated black man's World War II-time problems. This is essentially the duplicate...
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Anatomy of a Crime
as Lt. WagerPrivate detective David Ross has two apparently unconnected cases to investigate in the same...
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The Joe Louis Story
as Jack 'Chappie' BlackburnThe life and career of Heavyweight Champion Joe Louis, who held the title for 12 years--longer...
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Legend of the Northwest
as uncreditedSet during the old west, Bearheart the dog witnesses his master, an old mountain man being...
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The Young Runaways
as Sgt. CollyerThree unhappy teenagers run away from home, only to discover living on their own isn't as...
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Blood and Steel
as GeorgeNative girl helps US Seabees free her villagers from Japanese troops.
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Night of the Quarter Moon
as Asa Tully / lawyerA POW marries a woman he meets in Mexico. Controversy erupts when people find out that she's...
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African Manhunt
as Native GuideKirby, Davis and Drover escort the wanted criminal Rene Carvel from central Africa to the coast,...
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The Fugitive
as Joe SmithRichard Kimble is falsely convicted of his wife's murder and given the death penalty. En route...
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Alfred Hitchcock Presents
as EdA television anthology series hosted by Alfred Hitchcock featuring dramas, thrillers, and mysteries.
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Alfred Hitchcock Presents
as ConvictA television anthology series hosted by Alfred Hitchcock featuring dramas, thrillers, and mysteries.
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