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

Baby Face
The Great Dictator
It Happened One Night
Dishonored
Foreign Correspondent
Here Comes the Bride
Woman of the Year
The Demon
Ninotchka
Texas Buddies

Top Movie Credits

Baby Face Speakeasy Drunk (uncredited)
The Great Dictator Jewish Fruit Stand Proprietor (uncredited)
It Happened One Night Bus Passenger (uncredited)
Foreign Correspondent Sidewalk Crowd Extra (uncredited)
Woman of the Year Mug (uncredited)
The Demon Joseph Lomax
Ninotchka Gurganov (uncredited)
Texas Buddies Ken Kincaid