Category Archives: Character Actors

Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Margaret Dumont

Posted on October 20, 2012 by Annmarie Gatti

Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Margaret Dumont, born on October 20, 1882! I must say that Margaret Dumont is one of my favorite Character Actresses of all time! And, although she has appeared in over 55 films, I just … Continue reading →

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Mini Tribute: Character Actor Melville Cooper

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Annmarie Gatti

Born October 15, 1896 Character Actor Melville Cooper! Plump-faced, droopy-eyed, Character Actor, Melville Cooper, appeared in over 100 film and TV roles — playing pompous ineffectual types — blunderers, cowards, thieves, disdainful servants, snobs. Most notably, he played the High … Continue reading →

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Mini Tribute: Character Actor Jerome Cowan

Posted on October 6, 2012 by Annmarie Gatti

Born October 6, 1897 Character Actor Jerome Cowan! The dapper and moustachioed Character Actor, Jerome Cowan, played over 200 roles including Dagwood’s boss in the Blondie films and Arthur Miller in the Astaire/Rogers film, Shall We Dance — but he … Continue reading →

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Mini Tribute: Character Actor George Irving

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Annmarie Gatti

Born October 5, 1874 Character Actor George Irving! George Irving appeared in over 250 roles — and played LOTS of judges & doctors — but I know him best as Mr Peabody in Bringing Up Baby! And, quite frankly, just … Continue reading →

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What a Character! Blogathon: Erik Rhodes and Alan Hale

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Annmarie Gatti

Erik Rhodes and Alan Hale: Two of my Favorite Character Actors! I am so excited to be participating in my very first Blogathon! And what makes this even more special for me, is that this Blogathon celebrates Character Actors — … Continue reading →

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What a Character! Blogathon Update

Posted on September 15, 2012 by Annmarie Gatti

Counting down the days ’til the “What a Character” Blogathon! My first ever Blogathon, I might add, and I’m greatly looking forward to it! Some of the marvelous Character Actors being covered are: Ann Miller, Beulah Bondi, Charles McGraw, Eddie … Continue reading →

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Mini Tribute: Character Actor Billy Gilbert

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Annmarie Gatti

Born September 12, 1894, Character Actor Billy Gilbert! Billy Gilbert appeared in over 200 films, shorts and TV shows. He played lots of comic villains and was most famously a fabulous foil for Laurel & Hardy. He was particularly well-known … Continue reading →

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Mini Tribute: Character Actor Roscoe Karns

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Annmarie Gatti

Born September 7, 1891, Character Actor Roscoe Karns! Roscoe Karns appeared in over 145 roles, many times as a street-wise, wisecracking fellow. My favorite Roscoe Karns role??? Well, that would have to be Shapely in It Happened One Night! You … Continue reading →

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Mini Tribute: Character Actor Howard Morris

Posted on September 4, 2012 by Annmarie Gatti

Born September 4, 1919, Character Actor Howard Morris! Howard Morris appeared in over 120 film & TV roles, including Mr. Elmer Kelp in The Nutty Professor (1963), Julius in 40 Pounds of Trouble (1962) & of course — most famously — … Continue reading →

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Mini Tribute: Character Actor James Finlayson

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Annmarie Gatti

Born August 27, 1887, Character Actor James Finlayson! Over 240 roles and the GREAT Comic Foil to Laurel & Hardy! Known for the double-take-&-squint, the one-eyed stare… and the ORIGINAL “D’oh” !!! “And the next time, I want my payment … Continue reading →

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