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Edgar Dearing
Actor

Edgar Dearing

3 May 1893Born
17 Aug 1974Died
81Age at death
201Credits

Biography

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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 until the early 1950s, when he appeared in many film and television westerns, usually as a sheriff.

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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.

Known for

Filmography

The 80 most recent of 201 credits.

  1. 2024Laurel & Hardy: Year TwoFilm: (archive footage) (uncredited)
  2. 1964The Big Parade of ComedyFilm: Bill in 'Go West' (archive footage) (uncredited)
  3. 1960ThrillerSeries: The Police Sergeant (1 episode)
  4. 1960The Tall ManSeries (1 episode)
  5. 1960PollyannaFilm: Mr. Gorman
  6. 1959The Twilight ZoneSeries: First Resurrected Man (1 episode)
  7. 1959No Name on the BulletFilm: Charlie - Chess Player (uncredited)
  8. 1958The RiflemanSeries (1 episode)
  9. 1957The Golden Age of ComedyFilm: archive footage
  10. 1957TrackdownSeries: Doctor (uncredited) (1 episode)
  11. 1956Cha-Cha-Cha Boom!Film: Investor Charlie
  12. 1956State TrooperSeries (1 episode)
  13. 1955Alfred Hitchcock PresentsSeries: Lewis (1 episode)
  14. 1955Sergeant Preston of the YukonSeries (4 episodes)
  15. 1955Buffalo Bill Jr.Series (3 episodes)
  16. 1954The Wonderful World of DisneySeries: Mr. Gorman (3 episodes)
  17. 1954Public DefenderSeries (1 episode)
  18. 1954The Long, Long TrailerFilm: Trailer Park Manager (uncredited)
  19. 1953Vice SquadFilm: Fitz (uncredited)
  20. 1953It Came from Outer SpaceFilm: Sam, a hobo (uncredited)
  21. 1953I'm the LawSeries (1 episode)
  22. 1952Ruby GentryFilm
  23. 1952The Abbott and Costello ShowSeries: Police Lt. Ryan (1 episode)
  24. 1952Cavalcade of AmericaSeries: Fitz (1 episode)
  25. 1952Hopalong CassidySeries (2 episodes)
  26. 1952Carson CityFilm: Daly - Railroad Conductor (uncredited)
  27. 1952Glory AlleyFilm: Man at Gym (uncredited)
  28. 1952Rancho NotoriousFilm: Sheriff #4 (uncredited)
  29. 1951Pecos RiverFilm: Henry Mahoney
  30. 1951As You WereFilm: Sgt. Monahan
  31. 1951Schlitz Playhouse of StarsSeries (1 episode)
  32. 1951Boston BlackieSeries: Fire Chief
  33. 1951Silver CanyonFilm: Colonel Middler
  34. 1951Ridin' the Outlaw TrailFilm: Pop Willard
  35. 1950Hunt the Man DownFilm: Deputy in Hall (uncredited)
  36. 1950Union StationFilm: Detective (uncredited)
  37. 1950Raiders of Tomahawk CreekFilm: Randolph Dike
  38. 1950Fancy PantsFilm: Mr. Jones (uncredited)
  39. 1950The Iroquois TrailFilm: Colonial Major (uncredited)
  40. 1950The Good Humor ManFilm: Desk Sergeant (uncredited)
  41. 1949The ThreatFilm: Roadblock Police Sergeant (uncredited)
  42. 1949Sorrowful JonesFilm: Police Lt. Ed Mitchell (uncredited)
  43. 1949Boston Blackie's Chinese VentureFilm: Reiber
  44. 1948Out of the StormFilm: Ed Purcell
  45. 1948My Girl TisaFilm: Jailer (uncredited)
  46. 1948Man or MouseFilm: Hercules Jones
  47. 1947The Bishop's WifeFilm: Policeman
  48. 1947Where There's LifeFilm: Desk Sergeant (uncredited)
  49. 1947Christmas EveFilm: Police Sergeant (uncredited)
  50. 1947Magic TownFilm: Questioning Grandview Citizen (uncredited)
  51. 1947My Brother Talks to HorsesFilm: Policeman (uncredited)
  52. 1946NocturneFilm: Policeman with Injured Susan (uncredited)
  53. 1946The VirginianFilm
  54. 1946Road to UtopiaFilm: Official Policeman (uncredited)
  55. 1946Up Goes MaisieFilm: Motorcycle Cop (Uncredited)
  56. 1945Scarlet StreetFilm: Policeman (uncredited)
  57. 1945Johnny AngelFilm: Jim, a Cop (uncredited)
  58. 1945Don't Fence Me InFilm: Chief of Police
  59. 1945Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in HollywoodFilm: Al - First Studio Cop
  60. 1945Midnight ManhuntFilm: Police Desk Sergeant (Uncredited)
  61. 1945Swing Out, SisterFilm: Motorcycle Cop
  62. 1945Her Lucky NightFilm: Casey
  63. 1944The Mark of the WhistlerFilm: Bank Guard (uncredited)
  64. 1944Strange AffairFilm: Motorcycle Officer (uncredited)
  65. 1944Seven Doors to DeathFilm: Claude Burns
  66. 1944In SocietyFilm: Policeman in Taxi Garage (uncredited)
  67. 1944Make Your Own BedFilm: Sergeant
  68. 1944And the Angels SingFilm: Man (uncredited)
  69. 1943Princess O'RourkeFilm: Policeman at White House (uncredited)
  70. 1943Swing Shift MaisieFilm: Radio Policeman (Uncredited)
  71. 1943Fired WifeFilm: Sullivan
  72. 1943Don Winslow of the Coast GuardFilm: C.P.O. Ben Cobb
  73. 1943The Hard WayFilm: Policeman at Hospital (Uncredited)
  74. 1942Between Us GirlsFilm: Policeman (uncredited)
  75. 1942Apache TrailFilm: Marshal (uncredited)
  76. 1942The Affairs of MarthaFilm: Motorcycle Cop (uncredited)
  77. 1942My Favorite SpyFilm: Police Sergeant in Bumped Car
  78. 1942Miss Annie RooneyFilm: Policeman
  79. 1942A Gentleman After DarkFilm: Joe
  80. 1942My Favorite BlondeFilm: Joe - Policeman

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