Clarence Wilson

Biography

Clarence Hummel Wilson (November 17, 1876 – October 5, 1941) was an American character actor. He appeared in nearly 200 movies between 1920 and 1941, mostly in supporting roles as an old miser or grouch. He had notable supporting roles in films like The Front Page (1931), Ruggles of Red Gap (1935), and You Can't Take It With You (1938). Wilson also played in several Our Gang comedies, most notably as Mr. Crutch in Shrimps for a Day and school board chairman Alonzo Pratt in Come Back, Miss Pipps, his final film. Wilson died on October 5, 1941, approximately three weeks before the release of Come Back, Miss Pipps.

Known For

Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans

as Money Lender (uncredited)

You Can't Take It with You

as John Blakely

Son of Frankenstein

as Dr. Berger (uncredited)

A Star Is Born

as Justice of the Peace (uncredited)

The Son of Kong

as Hilda's Father (uncredited)

The Hunchback of Notre Dame

as Undetermined Role (uncredited)

Mad Love

as Piano Creditor (Uncredited)

Drums Along the Mohawk

as Paymaster (uncredited)

Imitation of Life

as Mr. Bristol, Landlord (uncredited)

Love Me Tonight

as Shirtmaker (uncredited)