Gene Lockhart
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Edwin Eugene Lockhart (July 18, 1891 – March 31, 1957) was a Canadian-American character actor, singer, and playwright. He also wrote the lyrics to a number of popular songs. He became a United States citizen in 1939.
Born in London, Ontario, the son of John Coats Lockhart and Ellen Mary (née Delaney) Lockhart, he made his professional debut at the age of six when he appeared with the Kilties Band of Canada. He later appeared in sketches with Beatrice L
Lockhart is mostly remembered for his film work. He made his film debut in the 1922 version of Smilin' Through, as the Rector, but did not make his sound debut until 1934 in the film By Your Leave, where he played the playboy Skeets. Lockhart subsequently appeared in more than 300 motion pictures. He often played villains, including a role as the treacherous informant Regis in Algiers, the American remake of Pepe le Moko, which gained him an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor. He also played the suspicious Georges de la Trémouille, the Dauphin's chief counselor, in the famous 1948 film Joan of Arc, starring Ingrid Bergman. He had a great succession of "good guy" supporting roles including Bob Cratchit in A Christmas Carol (1938) and the judge in Miracle on 34th Street (1947).
Born
Jul 18, 1891
London, Ontario, Canada
Died
Mar 31, 1957
Known For
Acting
Movies
125 acting
2 crew
Popularity
1.2
Known For
Miracle on 34th Street
1947
as Judge Harper
His Girl Friday
1940
as Sheriff Hartwell
They Died with Their Boots On
1941
as Samuel Bacon, Esq.
Leave Her to Heaven
1945
as Dr. Saunders
Meet John Doe
1941
as Mayor Lovett
Jesse James
1939
as Wiseacre Sitting Outside Marshal's Office (uncredited)
A Christmas Carol
1938
as Bob Cratchit
All That Money Can Buy
1941
as Squire Slossum
Hangmen Also Die!
1943
as Emil Czaka
Going My Way
1944
as Ted Haines Snr.
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