Edgar Dearing
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. 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.
Filmography
Laurel & Hardy: Year Two
2024
as (archive footage) (uncredited)
The Big Parade of Comedy
1964
as Bill in 'Go West' (archive footage) (uncredited)
Pollyanna
1960
as Mr. Gorman
No Name on the Bullet
1959
as Charlie - Chess Player (uncredited)
The Golden Age of Comedy
1957
as archive footage
Cha-Cha-Cha Boom!
1956
as Investor Charlie
The Long, Long Trailer
1954
as Trailer Park Manager (uncredited)
Vice Squad
1953
as Fitz (uncredited)
It Came from Outer Space
1953
as Sam, a hobo (uncredited)
Ruby Gentry
1952
Carson City
1952
as Daly - Railroad Conductor (uncredited)
Glory Alley
1952
as Man at Gym (uncredited)
Rancho Notorious
1952
as Sheriff #4 (uncredited)
Pecos River
1951
as Henry Mahoney
As You Were
1951
as Sgt. Monahan
Silver Canyon
1951
as Colonel Middler
Ridin' the Outlaw Trail
1951
as Pop Willard
Hunt the Man Down
1950
as Deputy in Hall (uncredited)
Union Station
1950
as Detective (uncredited)
Raiders of Tomahawk Creek
1950
as Randolph Dike
Fancy Pants
1950
as Mr. Jones (uncredited)
The Iroquois Trail
1950
as Colonial Major (uncredited)
The Good Humor Man
1950
as Desk Sergeant (uncredited)
The Threat
1949
as Roadblock Police Sergeant (uncredited)