Rubery International Book Award
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Regis Toomey
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Regis Toomey
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1898-08-13 （Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.）
- Died
- 1991-10-12 （Woodland Hills (Los Angeles), California, U.S.） age 93
- Nationality
- United States
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- Pittsburgh (birthplace) → Los Angeles, California (residence, later life)
Career
- Occupations
- actor, stage actor
- Active Years
- 1929-1987
- Affiliations
- Sigma Chi (fraternity)
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Pittsburgh | Drama / Dramatic arts | Drama | — | — | United States |
University of Pittsburgh
Drama / Dramatic arts
/ Drama
Country:
United States
Studied dramatics; member of Sigma Chi fraternity
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Alibi
1929 Film (crime/drama)One of his early film appearances as a leading man; representative of his transition from stage to film.
crimehuman drama
His Girl Friday
1940 Film (comedy/crime)Appeared in a classic film in a supporting role, demonstrating his skill as a character actor in sharp, rapid-fire dialogue.
journalismrelationshipshumor
The Big Sleep
1946 Film (film noir/mystery)A notable appearance in a classic film noir, performing effectively in detective/police roles.
mysteryfilm noirdetective
Bibliography
- Alibi (1929)
- Street of Chance (1930)
- His Girl Friday (1940)
- The Big Sleep (1946)
- Cry Danger (1951)
- Burke's Law (1963–1966 TV)
- Evil Town (1987)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- reliable character actingnatural delivery of linesstage-trained expressiveness
- Recurring Motifs
- roles as sheriffs/policemenauthority/mentor roles such as priests or doctors
Health
-
acute laryngitis (vocal problem)舞台歌手としての活動中に発症（ツアー中、年代は不確定）Ended his singing career and contributed to his shift toward acting roles.
Legacy
A long-serving character actor who appeared in numerous films and TV shows. Known for solid stage-trained acting and reliable supporting performances, with many guest roles on television series.
Academic Societies
- Sigma Chi (fraternity)
In Popular Culture
- Became widely known for appearances in 1960s TV crime drama 'Burke's Law' among others
Trivia
- Full name John Francis Regis Toomey.
- Originally worked as a stage musical singer but gave up singing due to vocal problems.
- Long career as a skilled supporting actor, e.g. in 'Burke's Law'.
- Spent his final years at the Motion Picture & Television Country House and Hospital.