Jack La Rue, born Gaspare Biondolillo (New York, May 3, 1902 – Santa Monica, January 11, 1984), was an American actor. Known for his striking features, he specialized in antagonist roles, often playing gangsters, criminals, and sinister characters during the Golden Age of Hollywood. His career, which began on Broadway, took off in film in the early 1930s. His most famous and controversial role was as Trigger in the pre-Code film *The Story of Temple Drake* (1933). Among his more than two hundred film appearances are roles in major productions such as *A Farewell to Arms* (1932), *Captain Blood* (1935), and *The Sea Hawk* (1940). Although rarely in leading roles, his screen presence made him an in-demand character actor for decades, remaining active in television until the 1970s. For his contribution to the motion picture industry, he was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.