Edgar Dearing

Edgar Dearing (May 4, 1893 – August 17, 1974) was an American actor who became heavily type cast as a motorcycle cop in Hollywood films.

Edgar Dearing
Dearing in Abraham Lincoln (1930)
Born(1893-05-04)May 4, 1893
Ceres, California, U.S.
DiedAugust 17, 1974(1974-08-17) (aged 81)
Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Resting placeChapel of the Pines Crematory in Los Angeles, California
OccupationActor
Years active1924–1964

Biography

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 until the early 1950s, when he appeared in many film and television westerns, usually as a sheriff. One of his guest roles was on the syndicated television series, The Range Rider, starring Jock Mahoney and Dick Jones.

He was still active in films and television until he retired in the early 1960s.

Death

He died from lung cancer.

Selected filmography
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