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Harry Semels

Acting

2.4 Popularity Nov 20, 1887 (58 years old) New York City, New York, USA

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Harry Semels (November 20, 1887 – March 2, 1946) was an American film actor. He appeared in over 315 film between 1917 and 1946. Semels appeared in his first film in 1917. He began to achieve fame after arriving at Columbia Pictures, appearing in several Thr...

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The Great Dictator
The Great Dictator
1940 as Jewish Fruit Stand Proprietor (uncredited)
It Happened One Night
It Happened One Night
1934 as Bus Passenger (uncredited)
Foreign Correspondent
Foreign Correspondent
1940 as Sidewalk Crowd Extra (uncredited)
Baby Face
Baby Face
1933 as Speakeasy Drunk (uncredited)
You Can't Take It with You
You Can't Take It with You
1938 as Man (uncredited)
Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans
Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans
1927 as Carnival Gallery Man with Pig (uncredited)

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Harry Semels (November 20, 1887 – March 2, 1946) was an American film actor. He appeared in over 315 film between 1917 and 1946. Semels appeared in his first film in 1917. He began to achieve fame after arriving at Columbia Pictures, appearing in several Three Stooges shorts including Disorder in the Court, Wee Wee Monsieur and Three Little Sew and Sews. He also appeared in feature films like Road to Morocco, The Princess and the Pirate and The Kid from Brooklyn. A versatile character actor, Semels often appeared as villains, waiters, soldiers, lawyers, et al.

Filmography 153

1950
Riding High Movie

as Bettor on Broadway Bill (archive footage) (uncredited)

1946
Badman's Territory Movie

as Bettor (uncredited)

1946
Road to Utopia Movie

as Lombardi - Spitting Passenger (uncredited)

1946
The Diary of a Chambermaid Movie

as Townsman (Uncredited)

1945
A Thousand and One Nights Movie

as Leader of Caravan

1945
Eve Knew Her Apples Movie

as Tony (uncredited)

1945
I Love a Mystery Movie

as Mr. G's Doorkeeper Servant (Uncredited)

1944
Can't Help Singing Movie

as Peon (uncredited)

1944
Strange Affair Movie

as Man in Police Lineup (Uncredited)

1944
Make Your Own Bed Movie

as Pedestrian

1943
The Chance of a Lifetime Movie

as Jerome Wagner (Uncredited)

1943
Dizzy Pilots Movie

as Sky Aircraft Co. Representative (uncredited)

1943
A Lady Takes a Chance Movie

as Greek

1943
Slightly Dangerous Movie

as Italian at concert (uncredited)

1943
After Midnight with Boston Blackie Movie

as Greek Florist

1943
The Hard Way Movie

as Passerby (Uncredited)

1942
Reunion in France Movie

as R.R. Mechanic (uncredited)

1942
Road to Morocco Movie

as Jolla's Warrior (uncredited)

1942
Moontide Movie

as Waiter (uncredited)

1942
Two Yanks in Trinidad Movie

as Waiter (uncredited)

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Personal Details

Known For Acting
Gender Not specified
Birthday November 20, 1887 (58 years old)
Died March 02, 1946
Place of Birth New York City, New York, USA
Also Known As Harry Semil, Harry Semmels
Years Active 1919 - 1950
Popularity 2.4
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153 Total Credits
153 Movie Roles
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