Edgar Dearing
Known For
Acting
Born
1893-05-03 in Ceres, California, USA
Died
1974-08-17
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Edgar Dearing (May 4, 1893 – August 17, 1974) was an American actor who became heavily type cast as a motorcycle cop in Hollywood films. Born in 1893, Dearing started in silent comedy shorts for Hal Roach, including several with Laurel and Hardy, notably in their classic Two Tars, probably his best ever screen role. He later had supporting roles in several of their features for 20th Century Fox in the 1940s. Dearing continued in his familiar persona until the early 1950s, when he appeared in many film and television westerns, usually as a sheriff. One of his guest roles was on the syndicated television series, The Range Rider, starring Jock Mahoney and Dick Jones. He was still active in films and television until he retired in the early 1960s; he died from lung cancer.
Most Known For
The Twilight Zone
as First Resurrected Man
The Rifleman
Thriller
as The Police Sergeant
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
as Lewis
Trackdown
as Doctor (uncredited)
State Trooper
The Abbott and Costello Show
as Police Lt. Ryan
Public Defender
Boston Blackie
The Tall Man
Sergeant Preston of the Yukon
Cavalcade of America
as Fitz
The Wonderful World of Disney
as Mr. Gorman
Ocean Swells
as Captain
Hopalong Cassidy
The Long, Long Trailer
as Trailer Park Manager (uncredited)
Her Lucky Night
as Casey
Blondie
as Policeman at Hotel (uncredited)
Buffalo Bill Jr.
Magic Town
as Questioning Grandview Citizen (uncredited)