Sam Hardy

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Sam B. Hardy (March 21, 1883 – October 16, 1935) was an American stage and film actor who appeared in feature films during the silent and early sound eras. He died of intestinal problems. He was also known as Samuel Hardy. Born in New Haven, Connecticut, Hardy attended Yale but left there to become an actor on stage. He entered the world of film with Biograph Studios. Hardy became ill while he was working in the film Shoot the Chutes, starring Eddie Cantor. He did not survive emergency surgery at a hospital.

Known For

King Kong

as Charles Weston

The Miracle Woman

as Bob Hornsby

Little Miss Marker

as Bennie the Gouge

The Phantom of Crestwood

as Pete Harris

Little Old New York

as Cornelius Vanderbilt

Ann Vickers

as Russell Spaulding

Mexicali Rose

as Happy Manning

The Gay Bride

as Daniel J. Dingle

Break of Hearts

as Marx

Big News

as Joe Reno