Howard Negley
Also known as Howard Jack Negley, Howard J. Negley
Howard Negley was an American actor whose brief but notable screen appearances contributed to classic Hollywood productions. Born on April 16, 1898 in Butler, Pennsylvania, Negley worked in film during the mid-20th century, primarily in supporting and background roles.
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Howard Negley was an American actor whose brief but notable screen appearances contributed to classic Hollywood productions. Born on April 16, 1898 in Butler, Pennsylvania, Negley worked in film during the mid-20th century, primarily in supporting and background roles. His filmography includes a small but recognizable credit in North by Northwest [1959], where Negley appeared as Conductor on Twentieth Century, Ltd., an uncredited part in Alfred Hitchcock’s thriller.
Negley was credited under variations of his name, including Howard Jack Negley and Howard J. Negley, reflecting common industry practices of the era. His career spanned a period when character actors often played functional roles in films, contributing to the atmosphere and realism of scenes without drawing attention to themse…
