Cast

Albert Dekker

1905 – 1968

Active years (films on this site)

1946–1959

Genres

DramaCrimeFilm-NoirRomanceMystery

Schools and movements

Classical HollywoodGerman Expressionism

Directors worked with

Elia Kazan2 filmsRobert Siodmak1 filmJoseph L. Mankiewicz1 film

Biography

Thomas Albert Ecke Van Dekker, commonly known as Albert Dekker, was an American actor and politician. He starred in Broadway productions like Death of a Salesman, An Enemy of the People, A Man for All Seasons, and The Devils. He was also a Hollywood character actor, notably playing memorable villains in films like Dr. Cyclops (1940), The Killers (1946), Kiss Me Deadly (1955), and The Wild Bunch (1969).

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Awards and honours

National / local

• star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

4 films on this site

1. The Killers 1946 · Robert Siodmak · IMDb 7.7 · Cast
2. Gentleman's Agreement 1947 · Elia Kazan · IMDb 7.2 · Cast
3. East of Eden 1955 · Elia Kazan · IMDb 7.8 · Cast
4. Suddenly, Last Summer 1959 · Joseph L. Mankiewicz · IMDb 7.4 · Cast