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Gene Roth

Gene Roth

Actor · born 8 January 1903 · Redfield, South Dakota, USA

Gene Roth (January 8, 1903 – July 19, 1976) was an American film actor. Born in Redfield, South Dakota, Roth was born Eugene Oliver Edgar Stutenroth. He appeared in over 250 films between 1922 and 1967.

Roth is remembered for his portrayals of heavies and bad guys in Three Stooges short films such as Slaphappy Sleuths, Hot Stuff, Quiz Whizz, Outer Space Jitters and Pies and Guys. His most memorable role was as Russian spy Bortsch in Dunked in the Deep (1949), as well as its remake, Commotion on the Ocean (1956). His most famous line was his threat to Shemp Howard: "Give me dat fill-um!" ('fill-um' being 'film' with a Russian accent).

Where to start: Nightmare Alley (1947).

As actor 112

TV shows 7

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Gene Roth movie?

By viewer score, Nightmare Alley (1947) at 7.2/10.

What are Gene Roth’s most popular movies?

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, How the West Was Won, Nightmare Alley.

How many movies has Gene Roth made?

112 films on TMDB, 112 as actor.

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