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Edgar Dearing

Edgar Dearing

Acting • 1893-05-03 • 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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The Wonderful World of Disney7.9

The Wonderful World of Disney

1954

Abraham Lincoln5.6

Abraham Lincoln

1930

Sergeant Preston of the Yukon6.8

Sergeant Preston of the Yukon

1955

Why Girls Love Sailors5.5

Why Girls Love Sailors

1927

Should Men Walk Home?7.1

Should Men Walk Home?

1927

Free and Easy6.1

Free and Easy

1930

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