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Bobby Vernon

American actor (1897-1939) · United States · On the map · Actors · Died at 42

Bobby Vernon was an American comedic actor in silent films. He later became a writer and comedy supervisor at Paramount for W. C. Fields and Bing Crosby, when the sound era arrived. Blue-eyed with medium brown hair, he stood five feet and two-and-a-half inches, making him perfect for juvenile comedy roles.

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1939Died28 June 19391935Two for TonightFilm, Writer1934The Camera SpeaksFilm1932Ship A Hooey!Film1929His Angel ChildFilm, Betty1928Hold'er CowboyFilm1926Dummy LoveFilm1924Bright LightsFilm1922Bulldog DrummondFilm1921Exit QuietlyFilm1919Hole in the WallFilm, Pierre van Hall1917Teddy at the ThrottleFilm, Bobbie Knight1916The Danger GirlFilm, Bobby - a Young Gentleman1913Mike and Jake as HeroesFilm1897Born9 March 1897

People around Bobby

Filmography 40

56 credits on file

Awards

Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

About this person

His comedies were popular with children.

Country
United States
Category
Actors
Type
Actor
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1897 to 1939 · aged 42

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