George Rowe (actor)

George Rowe

Rowe in the 1924 short film, Short Kilts
Born September 15, 1894
Maine, United States
Died February 5, 1975 (aged 80)
Santa Barbara, California, United States
Occupation Actor
Years active 1919–1928

George Rowe was an American character actor of the silent film era, known for his cross-eyed look, was born in Maine on September 15, 1894, he would break into the film industry in the 1919 film short, Tough Luck, starring Snub Pollard. Over his ten year career, he appeared in over 125 shorts, many of which for Hal Roach, including several with Stanley Laurel and in the iconic Our Gang series. His career ended with the advent of talking pictures, although the reason he left the film industry is not known. He died on February 5, 1975 in Santa Barbara, California.[1]

References

  1. ↑ "George D Rowe". Find a Grave. Retrieved January 9, 2015.

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