Jay C. Flippen

A washed-up vaudevillian turned film noir icon, John Constantine Flippen Jr. embodies the grit and gravitas of a bygone Hollywood era, bringing unforgettable depth to every grizzled cop and weary criminal he portrays.

Born

1899

Died

1971

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In short · Acted for four decades — 54 credits.

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Biography

John Constantine Flippen Jr. was an American character actor known for his portrayals of crusty sergeants, police officers, and weary criminals in numerous 1940s and 1950s films, particularly within the film noir genre. Before entering motion pictures, Flippen was a leading vaudeville comedian and served as a master of ceremonies. His film career made him a familiar presence in classic Hollywood cinema, where he frequently played grizzled authority figures or down-on-their-luck characters.

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