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
Foreign Correspondent
It Happened One Night
Kit Carson
Les Misérables
Marie Antoinette
Ninotchka
Moontide
North West Mounted Police
Wells Fargo

Top Movie Credits

The Great Dictator Jewish Fruit Stand Proprietor (uncredited)
Foreign Correspondent Sidewalk Crowd Extra (uncredited)
It Happened One Night Bus Passenger (uncredited)
Les Misérables Cochepaille
Marie Antoinette Townsman at Execution (uncredited)
Ninotchka Gurganov (uncredited)
Moontide Waiter (uncredited)
North West Mounted Police Half-breed Archer
Wells Fargo Minor Role