Edgar Dearing (May 4, 1893 â€" 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.
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.
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