**Everett Sloane (1909-1965)** was an American actor known for his intense portrayals of complex characters. A founding member of Orson Welles' Mercury Theatre, he made his unforgettable cinematic debut in the masterpiece *Citizen Kane* (1941) as the faithful Mr. Bernstein.

His film career often saw him playing authoritarian figures, lawyers, or ambiguous and nervous characters, demonstrating remarkable versatility as a character actor. Other significant films include *The Lady from Shanghai* (1947), also directed by Welles, and the film noir *The Enforcer* (1951). Sloane was appreciated for his distinctive voice and his ability to infuse psychological depth into his roles, even minor ones.