Sam Hardy

Born: 1883-03-21

Birthplace: New Haven, Connecticut, USA

Biography

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Sam B. Hardy (March 21, 1883 – October 16, 1935) was an American stage and film actor who appeared in feature films during the silent and early sound eras. He died of intestinal problems. He was also known as Samuel Hardy.

Born in New Haven, Connecticut, Hardy attended Yale but left there to become an actor on stage. He entered the world of film with Biograph Studios.

Hardy became ill while he was working in the film Shoot the Chutes, starring Eddie Cantor. He did not survive emergency surgery at a hospital.

Known For

King Kong
The Rainbow
Diamond Handcuffs
The Millionaire
Almost Married
Uncle Tom's Cabin
June Moon
Peach-o-Reno
Little Miss Marker
The Champion

Top Movie Credits

King Kong Charles Weston
The Rainbow Derbyy Scanlon
Almost Married Lt. James 'Jim' Winthrop, Jr.
Uncle Tom's Cabin Simon Legree
June Moon Sam Hart
Peach-o-Reno Judge Jackson
Little Miss Marker Bennie the Gouge
The Champion Rooney - Kane's Manager