- Born
- Died
- Birth nameEmory Mindrum Parnell
- Nickname
- The Big Swede
- Height6′ 1″ (1.85 m)
- Emory Parnell was born on December 29, 1892 in St. Paul, Minnesota, USA. He was an actor, known for Foreign Correspondent (1940), The Miracle of Morgan's Creek (1943) and Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House (1948). He was married to Effie Laird. He died on June 22, 1979 in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA.
- SpouseEffie Laird(August 27, 1913 - June 22, 1979) (his death, 2 children)
- Bull-necked, ruddy-complexioned American character actor, who appeared in many a B-movie as hearty, jovial types or perpetually mystified police officers. Alternatively, he was prone to show up as prison wardens, heavy fathers or outright villains. Had regular spots in Universal's 'Ma and Pa Kettle' series (as small town businessman Billy Reed) and on the western series 'Lawman' (as the bartender).
- First performed as a concert violinist, then became a booking agent. Began working from 1930 as actor/narrator on industrial films made in Detroit.
- He is the father of actor James Parnell.
- Grandfather of Dennis Parnell.
- Cousin of Jenny Lerew.
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