Harry Semels
| Harry Semels | |
|---|---|
 Semels in the Three Stooges film Disorder in the Court | |
| Born |
November 20, 1887 New York City, U.S. |
| Died |
March 2, 1946 (aged 58) Hollywood, California, U.S. |
| Resting place | Hollywood Forever Cemetery |
| Years active | 1917–1946 |
| Spouse(s) | Jean Semels |
| Children | 2 |
Harry Semels (November 20, 1887 – March 2, 1946) was an American film actor. He appeared in over 315 film between 1917 and 1946.
Career
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.
Personal life
Semels had two children, Ruth and David. David was killed in action during World War II.[1]
Death
Semels died of a heart attack in 1946.
Selected filmography
- Here Comes the Bride (1919)
- A Fallen Idol (1919)
- Bound and Gagged (1919)
- The Black Secret (1919)
- Pirate Gold (1920)
- Rogues and Romance (1920)
- The Phantom Foe (1920)
- Velvet Fingers (1920)
- The Sky Ranger (1921)
- Hurricane Hutch (1921)
- Speed (1922)
- Plunder (1923)
- Into the Net (1924)
- Play Ball (1925)
- The Demon (1926)
- The House Without a Key (1926)
- The Isle of Forgotten Women (1927)
- On Guard (1927)
- Hawk of the Hills (1927)
- The Noose (1928)
- The Yellow Cameo (1928)
- Beware of Blondes (1928)
- The Battle of the Sexes (1928)
- Riley the Cop (1928)
- The Tiger's Shadow (1928)
- The Charge of the Gauchos (1928)
- The Royal Rider (1929)
- The Delightful Rogue (1929)
- Those Who Dance (1930)
- Women Everywhere (1930)
- The Lion and the Lamb (1931)
- Dishonored (1931)
- Night Beat (1931)
- Sally of the Subway (1932)
- Sin's Pay Day (1932)
- South of the Rio Grande (1932)
- Young Blood (1932)
- Drum Taps (1933)
- The Thrill Hunter (1933)
- Damaged Lives (1933)
- The Meanest Gal in Town (1934)
- The Revenge Rider (1935)
- Three Little Beers (1935)
- I'll Name the Murderer (1936)
- Movie Maniacs (1936)
- Under Two Flags (1936)
- Half Shot Shooters (1936)
- Disorder in the Court (1936) - District Attorney (uncredited)
- The Gladiator (1938)
- Wee Wee Monsieur (1938)
- The Marines Are Here (1938)
- Three Little Sew and Sews (1939)
- Dutiful But Dumb (1941)
- Back from the Front (1943)
- Dizzy Pilots (1943)
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