Howard Da Silva

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Characters played by Howard Da Silva

Meyer Wolfsheim — The Great Gatsby (1974)

Jewish gangster and gambler who allegedly rigged the 1919 World Series. He is introduced as Gatsby's business partner and dines with Nick and Gatsby.

Chicamaw One-Eye Mobley — They Live by Night (1949)

An older, experienced bank robber and Keechie's uncle. He escapes with Bowie and T-Dub, kills a police officer during a crash, and abandons Bowie. Later tracking the couple to a mountain resort, he pressures Bowie into one last robbery out of gambling debts and jealousy, ultimately meeting his own end in a liquor store shootout.

Garth — Unconquered (1947)

A frontier trader who becomes obsessed with controlling Abby. After Holden buys and frees her, Garth bribes the dealer, destroys her bill of freedom, and claims her with a bill of sale. He manipulates Holden and the authorities, plots Holden's death, and is finally killed by Holden in a shootout.

Dr. Benjamin Franklin — 1776 (1972)

Pennsylvania delegate and renowned statesman who supports independence. He mentors Adams, helps secure Richard Henry Lee to introduce the resolution, visits the army camp, advises Adams on political compromise, and casts the decisive Pennsylvania vote for independence.

Jason Rickards — Keeper of the Flame (1943)

Jason Rickards is the gatekeeper of the Forrest estate and the father of Jeb Rickards. Through Jeb, his position indirectly gives Stevie O'Malley access to the mansion and its inhabitants. The summary provides no additional scenes or actions for Jason beyond his role as the estate's gatekeeper.

Deputy Police Chief Moskar — Fourteen Hours (1951)

The authoritarian police official who initially dismisses Officer Dunnigan's attempts to negotiate with contempt. He represents institutional pressure rather than human empathy, ordering spotlights to be turned off and opposing the psychologist's methods. His rigid command style contrasts sharply with Dunnigan's compassionate approach.

Warden — Nevada Smith (1966)

Prison official managing frontier incarceration.

Inspector Carney — M (1951)

Carney is the police inspector leading the investigation into the child murders. He and his men pursue leads and question people in the neighborhood as public anger grows. When the search for Harrow intensifies, the police organize a large building search, checking rooms and floors while warning that the suspect may be mentally ill.

Dr. Swinford — David and Lisa (1962)

The attending psychiatrist at the treatment center. He guides David's therapeutic progress and assists in the staff search for the missing Lisa at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Wilson — The Great Gatsby (1949)

Wilson is a gas station owner whose wife, Myrtle Wilson, is accidentally killed by Daisy Buchanan while driving Jay Gatsby's car. Suspecting that Tom Buchanaan caused the death, he confronts Tom, but leaves without learning Gatsby's name. After Tom's failed warning call, Wilson shoots Gatsby at the pool.

Sgt. Block — Tonight We Raid Calais (1943)

A German sergeant attracted to Odette, Block becomes suspicious when he hears that Pierre has returned without registering or showing papers. After checking with Mme. Bonnard, he exposes the family's cover story and has Carter and the Bonnards arrested. Odette later stabs him with broken mirror glass, takes his keys, and frees the prisoners.

Owen Parkson — Border Incident (1949)

Owen Parkson is the central operator controlling the movement of braceros and the circulation of forged or stolen immigration permits. He negotiates a large permit purchase, profits from sending workers to ranches, and orders Jeff Amboy to kill an immigration agent when the smuggling scheme is threatened.

Career Overview

Howard Da Silva has 59 screen credits in a career dating back to 1935. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Harry O Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include 1776, They Live by Night, Unconquered. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
59
Birth Date
1909-05-04
Birth Place
Cleveland, Ohio, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q1631771), public domain (CC0).