Edgar Dearing
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.
Known for
ActingBirthday
May 3, 1893Deathday
August 17, 1974Gender
MaleKnown Movie Credits
169Place of birth
Ceres, California, USAAlso known as
Edgar Deering, Edgard Dearing, Ed Dearing, Ed DeeringCast credits
Go West
Bill - Train Engineer (uncredited)Pollyanna
Mr. GormanFree and Easy
OfficerThe Midnight Patrol
Policeman (uncredited)Nick Carter, Master Detective
Harbor Patrol Sgt. DennyCall of the Cuckoo
GuestA Gentleman After Dark
JoeThey Gave Him a Gun
Sgt. MeadowlarkEskimo
Constable Balk (uncredited)The Nuisance
Policeman at Streetcar (uncredited)When the Daltons Rode
SheriffConsolation Marriage
Mulligan - a Policeman (uncredited)Flight
Football CoachTorchy Blane.. Playing with Dynamite
Jim SimmonsFired Wife
SullivanYou Can't Take It with You
Bill - Plainclothes Policeman (uncredited)Magic Town
Questioning Grandview Citizen (uncredited)Honolulu
JailerLimousine Love
Motorcycle copWhere There's Life
Desk Sergeant (uncredited)My Favorite Blonde
Joe - Policeman