
Known for
Acting
Born
May 3, 1893
Birthplace
Ceres, California, USA
Died
August 17, 1974 (aged 81)
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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. One of his guest roles was on the syndicated television series, The Range Rider, starring Jock Mahoney an...
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as (archive footage) (uncredited)
1964
as Bill in 'Go West' (archive footage) (uncredited)
1960
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1960
as Mr. Gorman
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as Charlie - Chess Player (uncredited)
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as archive footage
1957
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as Investor Charlie
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as Trailer Park Manager (uncredited)
1953
as Fitz (uncredited)
1953
as Sam, a hobo (uncredited)
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