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Roman Aloys Bohnen (November 24, 1901 – February 24, 1949) was an American actor. He is perhaps best known for his roles in the films Of Mice and Men (1939), The Song of Bernadette (1943), and The Best Years of Our Lives (1946).
Roman Bohnen (1901-1949) was a film and stage actor who appeared in classics like Of Mice and Men and The Best Years of Our Lives. He was also a member of the Group Theatre and the Actor's Laboratory Theatre, and was blacklisted in 1949 during the Red Scare.
- January 1, 1
- St. Paul, Minnesota, USA
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- Hollywood, California, USA
Actor: The Best Years of Our Lives. Roman Bohnen, known as "Bud" to his family and friends was not only an excellent film actor but also a stage actor of note. As a member of the prestigious Group Theatre from 1934-40, he appeared in such classic productions as "Waiting for Lefty", "Golden Boy", "Awake and Sing" and "The Gentle People".
- November 24, 1901
- February 24, 1949
Roman Bohnen was a versatile and powerful American character actor who starred in stage and screen productions. He is best known for his roles in "Of Mice and Men," "The Best Years of Our Lives," and "The Song of Bernadette."
Roman Bohnen was born Roman Aloys Bohnen in St. Paul, Minnesota, in 1901. He attended the University of Minnesota before working on the stage in local theatre. Bohnen made his Broadway debut in 1931, at the age of 30, and appeared in 23 productions through 1941.
The collection documents the life and career of actor Roman Bohnen, a member of the Group Theatre and the Actors' Lab. It includes correspondence, scrapbooks, writings, and ephemera from 1918 to 1976.
Roman Bohnen. Highest Rated: 100% The Strange Love of Martha Ivers (1946) Lowest Rated: 40% The Hairy Ape (1944) Birthday: Nov 24, 1894. Birthplace: St. Paul, Minnesota, USA.
