Harry Semels (November 20, 1887 – March 2, 1946)[1] was an American film actor. He appeared in over 315 films between 1917 and 1946.[2]

Harry Semels
Born(1887-11-20)November 20, 1887
DiedMarch 2, 1946(1946-03-02) (aged 58)
OccupationActor
Years active1917–1946
SpouseJean Semels
Children2

Career

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Semels made his film debut in 1917. He appeared in several Three Stooges shorts for Columbia Pictures 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 was often cast as villains, waiters, lawyers and soldiers.

Personal life

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Semels was Jewish and had two children, Ruth and David, who was killed in action during World War II.[3]

Death

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Semels died of a heart attack on March 2, 1946, in Hollywood, California. He was 58 years old.

Selected filmography

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References

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  1. ^ Silent Film Necrology, p.477 2nd Edition c.2001 by Eugene M. Vazzana ISBN 0-7864-1059-0
  2. ^ Who Was Who on Screen, p.418 2ndEdition c.1977 by Evelyn Mack Truitt ISBN 0-8352-0914-8
  3. ^ threestooges.net
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