Lee Moran

Lee Moran
Moran in 1917
Born (1888-06-23)June 23, 1888
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Died April 24, 1961(1961-04-24) (aged 72)
Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation Actor
Director
Screenwriter
Years active 1912-1935

Lee Moran (June 23, 1888 – April 24, 1961) was an American actor, film director, and screenwriter.[1] He transcended the silent film era of motion pictures to the talkies. Moran appeared in 462 films, directed 109 and wrote for 92 between 1912 and 1935. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, and died from a heart ailment in Woodland Hills, California.

Moran was often paired with actor Eddie Lyons and the two made several comedic films together.

Selected filmography

Year Film Role
1912 When the Heart Calls Dick Lee, the city chap
1913 Almost a Rescue Kussie #2
An Elephant on His Hands
1924 Listen Lester William Penn
1925 Where Was I? Henry
1926 Her Big Night Tom Barrett
Syncopating Sue Joe Horn
1928 The Actress Colpoys
Show Girl Denny
The Lookout Girl Pete Mowbray
Taxi 13 Dennis Moran
Outcast Fred
1927 Fast and Furious Joe
1929 Dance Hall Ernie
Glad Rag Doll Press Agent
On with the Show Pete, the stage manager
Gold Diggers of Broadway Dance director
The Show of Shows Plumber
The Aviator Brown
No Defense Snitz
1932 The Fighting Gentleman Mr. Hurley
The Death Kiss Todd
1933 Goldie Gets Along Sam Kaplan
High Gear Howard, the mechanic
Honeymoon Limited Reporter

References

  1. ↑ "Lee Moran". NY Times. Retrieved May 1, 2015.
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