Edgar Dearing
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Edgar Dearing (May 4, 1893 – August 17, 1974) was an American actor who became heavily type cast as a motorcycle cop in Hollywood films. Born in 1893, Dearing started in silent comedy shorts for Hal Roach, including several with Laurel and Hardy, notably in their classic Two Tars, probably his best ever screen role. He later had supporting roles in several of their features for 20th Century Fox in the 1940s.
Dearing continued in his familiar persona unt
He was still active in films and television until he retired in the early 1960s; he died from lung cancer.
Born
May 03, 1893
Ceres, California, USA
Died
Aug 17, 1974
Known For
Acting
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Known For
The Awful Truth
1937
as Motor Cop (uncredited)
Pollyanna
1960
as Mr. Gorman
The Bishop's Wife
1947
as Policeman
Scarlet Street
1945
as Policeman (uncredited)
You Can't Take It with You
1938
as Bill (uncredited)
Rancho Notorious
1952
as Sheriff #4 (uncredited)
After the Thin Man
1936
as Bill (uncredited)
Swing Time
1936
as (uncredited)
It Came from Outer Space
1953
as Sam, a hobo (uncredited)
You Only Live Once
1937
as State Trooper Firing Machine Gun (uncredited)
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