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Harry Semels
Actor

Harry Semels

20 Nov 1887Born
2 Mar 1946Died
58Age at death
166Credits

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Harry Semels (November 20, 1887 – March 2, 1946) was an American film actor. He appeared in over 315 film between 1917 and 1946. Semels appeared in his first film in 1917. He began to achieve fame after arriving at Columbia Pictures, appearing in several Three Stooges shorts including Disorder in the Court, Wee Wee Monsieur and Three Little Sew and Sews. He also appeared in feature films like Road to Morocco, The Princess and the Pirate and The Kid from Brooklyn. A versatile character actor, Semels often appeared as villains, waiters, soldiers, lawyers, et al.

Known for

Filmography

The 80 most recent of 166 credits.

  1. 1950Riding HighFilm: Bettor on Broadway Bill (archive footage) (uncredited)
  2. 1946Badman's TerritoryFilm: Bettor (uncredited)
  3. 1946Road to UtopiaFilm: Lombardi (uncredited)
  4. 1946The Diary of a ChambermaidFilm: Townsman (Uncredited)
  5. 1946The Harvey GirlsFilm: Townsman at Saloon (uncredited)
  6. 1945A Thousand and One NightsFilm: Leader of Caravan
  7. 1945Eve Knew Her ApplesFilm: Tony (uncredited)
  8. 1945I Love a MysteryFilm: Mr. G's Doorkeeper Servant (Uncredited)
  9. 1944Can't Help SingingFilm: Peon (uncredited)
  10. 1944The ConspiratorsFilm: Customs Assistant (uncredited)
  11. 1944Strange AffairFilm: Man in Police Lineup (uncredited)
  12. 1944Make Your Own BedFilm: Pedestrian
  13. 1944Passage to MarseilleFilm: Cayenne Prison Colony Guard (uncredited)
  14. 1943The Chance of a LifetimeFilm: Jerome Wagner (Uncredited)
  15. 1943Dizzy PilotsFilm: Sky Aircraft Co. Representative (uncredited)
  16. 1943A Lady Takes a ChanceFilm: Greek
  17. 1943Slightly DangerousFilm: Italian at concert (uncredited)
  18. 1943After Midnight with Boston BlackieFilm: Greek Florist
  19. 1943The Hard WayFilm: Passerby (Uncredited)
  20. 1942Reunion in FranceFilm: R.R. Mechanic (uncredited)
  21. 1942Road to MoroccoFilm: Jolla's Warrior (uncredited)
  22. 1942MoontideFilm: Waiter (uncredited)
  23. 1942Two Yanks in TrinidadFilm: Waiter (uncredited)
  24. 1942Woman of the YearFilm: Mug (uncredited)
  25. 1942Wild Bill Hickok RidesFilm: Saloon Bouncer
  26. 1941She's Oil MineFilm: Referee
  27. 1941General NuisanceFilm: Latin America Delagate
  28. 1940Little Nellie KellyFilm: Immigrant at Citizenship Ceremony (uncredited)
  29. 1940Seven SinnersFilm: Antro's Henchman (uncredited)
  30. 1940North West Mounted PoliceFilm: Half-breed Archer
  31. 1940The Great DictatorFilm: Jewish Fruit Stand Proprietor (uncredited)
  32. 1940He Stayed for BreakfastFilm: Comrade, Communist
  33. 1940Kit CarsonFilm: Aide
  34. 1940Foreign CorrespondentFilm: Sidewalk Crowd Extra (uncredited)
  35. 1940They Drive by NightFilm: Leo, Cashier (uncredited)
  36. 1940New MoonFilm: Bondsman
  37. 1940Phantom RaidersFilm: Cafe Bartender
  38. 1940And One Was BeautifulFilm: Courtroom Spectator
  39. 1940Strange CargoFilm: Convict (uncredited)
  40. 1939BalalaikaFilm: (uncredited)
  41. 1939Crashing ThruFilm: Man Who Reports Gunfight
  42. 1939Joe and Ethel Turp Call on the PresidentFilm: Neighbor
  43. 1939The Amazing Mr. WilliamsFilm: Race Track Spectator (uncredited)
  44. 1939Overland MailFilm: Pancho
  45. 1939NinotchkaFilm: Gurganov (uncredited)
  46. 1939Thunder AfloatFilm: Cook on Tugboat (uncredited)
  47. 1939MidnightFilm: Police Officer (uncredited)
  48. 1939Star ReporterFilm: Mike
  49. 1939King of the TurfFilm: Coffee Pot Proprietor
  50. 1939Three Little Sew and SewsFilm: Count Alfred Gehrol
  51. 1938Flirting with FateFilm: Member of Sancho's Band
  52. 1938You Can't Take It with YouFilm: Man (uncredited)
  53. 1938Marie AntoinetteFilm: Townsman at Execution (uncredited)
  54. 1938I'll Give a MillionFilm: Man in Cafe (uncredited)
  55. 1938The Girl of the Golden WestFilm: Peon Servant
  56. 1938State PoliceFilm: Albert Morton
  57. 1938A Slight Case of MurderFilm: Partygoer (uncredited)
  58. 1937Wells FargoFilm: Minor Role
  59. 1937Missing WitnessesFilm: Tony - Italian Shop Owner (uncredited)
  60. 1937Hollywood Round-UpFilm: Tony Papalini
  61. 1937Hot WaterFilm: Barber (uncredited)
  62. 1937My Dear Miss AldrichFilm: Cafeteria Dining Customer (uncredited)
  63. 1937The Last Train from MadridFilm: Guard (uncredited)
  64. 1937Kid GalahadFilm: Waiter Restraining McGraw (uncredited)
  65. 1937The Soldier and the LadyFilm: Tartar (Uncredited)
  66. 1937Midnight TaxiFilm: Joe, Counterman
  67. 1937New NewsFilm: Prince Albert
  68. 1937Swing It ProfessorFilm: Angelo
  69. 1936Midnight BlundersFilm: Dr. Wong (uncredited)
  70. 1936More Than a SecretaryFilm: Apartment Custodian with Hose (uncredited)
  71. 1936The Gay DesperadoFilm: Manuel
  72. 1936The Luckiest Girl in the WorldFilm: Bum
  73. 1936Anthony AdverseFilm: Lottery Celebrant
  74. 1936The Case of the Velvet ClawsFilm: A. G. 'Kicky' Kickopopolos
  75. 1936Disorder in the CourtFilm: District Attorney (uncredited)
  76. 1936Human CargoFilm: Barreto
  77. 1936One Rainy AfternoonFilm: Clerk (Uncredited)
  78. 1936Give Us This NightFilm: Prisoner
  79. 1936Movie ManiacsFilm: Cecil Z. Swinehardt - Director
  80. 1936I'll Name the MurdererFilm: Luigi

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