Roy Emerton

Roy Emerton Profile Photo

Characters played by Roy Emerton

Boss McGinty — The Triumph of Sherlock Holmes (1935)

Boss McGinty is identified in Ettie Douglas's account as the leader under whom a Chicago gambler became involved with the Scourers and gained a reputation for violence. Though he does not appear directly in the present investigation, his role establishes the criminal background behind the danger surrounding John Douglas.

The Tattooed Man — The Sign of Four: Sherlock Holmes' Greatest Case (1932)

The Tattooed Man is one of the two accomplices who escape with Jonathan Small. He takes part in the gang's threats against Mary Morstan and the effort to seize her share of the treasure. The gang hides in a circus and later plans to flee by boat, but Holmes and Dr. John Watson pursue them.

Capt. John Smith — Time Flies (1944)

Capt. John Smith is encountered by Bill and Susie in a tavern in Elizabethan London, alongside Pocahontas. The pair steal their identities so they can gain an audience with Queen Elizabeth and ask her to pardon the imprisoned Professor. Their impersonation is discovered, leading to the group being sentenced to execution.

Career Overview

Roy Emerton has 26 screen credits in a career dating back to 1931. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Sherlock Holmes (Arthur Wontner) Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Big Fella, That Night in London, Doctor Syn. 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
26
Birth Date
1892-10-09
Birth Place
Burford, Oxfordshire, England, UK

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

Frequent Collaborators

Credits

Content sources

Related entry on Wikidata (Q7372772), public domain (CC0).