Edgar Dearing

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Edgar Dearing (4 May 1893 - 17 August 1974) was an American actor who became heavily type cast as a motorcycle cop in Hollywood films.He 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 1940's.Dearing continued in his familiar persona until the early 1950's,when he appeared in many westerns,usually as a sheriff.He was still active in films and TV until he retired in the early 1960's;he died from lung cancer aged 81.