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Edgar Dearing

Edgar Dearing

Birthday: 1893-05-04 | Place of Birth: Ceres, California, USA

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 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 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; he died from lung cancer.

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Known For

Acting

Year
Title

Role

1953
It Came from Outer Space

as    Sam, a hobo (uncredited)

1951
Silver Canyon

as    Colonel Middler

1951
Pecos River

as    Henry Mahoney

1951
Ridin' the Outlaw Trail

as    Pop Willard

1945
Swing Out, Sister

as    Motorcycle Cop

1945
Midnight Manhunt

as    Police Desk Sergeant (Uncredited)

1944
The Mark of the Whistler

as    Bank Guard (uncredited)

1944
Seven Doors to Death

as    Claude Burns