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Edgar Dearing
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.
Known For
Abraham Lincoln
as Armstrong
Midnight Manhunt
as Police Desk Sergeant (Uncredited)
The Painted Desert
as Buck's Partner
Scarlet Street
as Policeman (uncredited)
Pollyanna
as Mr. Gorman
Swing Time
Made for Each Other
as Mounted Policeman (uncredited)
Rancho Notorious
as Sheriff #4 (uncredited)
The Awful Truth
as Motor Cop (uncredited)
You Only Live Once
as State Trooper Firing Machine Gun (uncredited)
