Harry Semels

Born: 1887-11-20

Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA

Biography

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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 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.

Known For

The Great Dictator
It Happened One Night
Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans
Foreign Correspondent
Woman of the Year
They Drive by Night
Ninotchka
Hell's Angels
Strange Cargo
Baby Face

Top Movie Credits

The Great Dictator Jewish Fruit Stand Proprietor (uncredited)
It Happened One Night Bus Passenger (uncredited)
Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans Carnival Gallery Man with Pig (uncredited)
Foreign Correspondent Sidewalk Crowd Extra (uncredited)
Woman of the Year Mug (uncredited)
They Drive by Night Leo, Cashier (uncredited)
Ninotchka Gurganov (uncredited)
Hell's Angels Anarchist (uncredited)
Strange Cargo Convict (uncredited)
Baby Face Speakeasy Drunk (uncredited)