Edgar Dearing

Biography

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

The Twilight Zone

as First Resurrected Man

You Can't Take It with You

as Bill - Plainclothes Policeman (uncredited)

Scarlet Street

as Policeman (uncredited)

The Awful Truth

as Motor Cop (uncredited)

The Bishop's Wife

as Policeman

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

as Lewis

Horse Feathers

as Speakeasy Bartender (uncredited)

Swing Time

It Came from Outer Space

as Sam, a hobo (uncredited)

Pollyanna

as Mr. Gorman