Vernon Bruce Dent (February 16, 1895 â€" November 5, 1963) was an
American comic actor, who appeared in over 400 films. He co-starred in
many short films for Columbia Pictures, frequently as the foil and the
main antagonist and ally to The Three Stooges.In the early 1920s, Dent
was a fixture at the Mack Sennett studio, working with comedians Billy
Bevan, Andy Clyde, and especially Harry Langdon. Dent alternately
played breezy pals and blustery authority figures opposite Langdon's
timid character.Sennett voided all contracts when it came time to
retool his studio for sound, and Dent moved to Educational Pictures in
1929. Dent's supporting performances were frequently funnier than the
sometimes uninspired antics of the nominal stars. When Educational
hired Harry Langdon for a series of two-reelers in 1932, Vernon Dent
resumed his place as Langdon's co-star.
American comic actor, who appeared in over 400 films. He co-starred in
many short films for Columbia Pictures, frequently as the foil and the
main antagonist and ally to The Three Stooges.In the early 1920s, Dent
was a fixture at the Mack Sennett studio, working with comedians Billy
Bevan, Andy Clyde, and especially Harry Langdon. Dent alternately
played breezy pals and blustery authority figures opposite Langdon's
timid character.Sennett voided all contracts when it came time to
retool his studio for sound, and Dent moved to Educational Pictures in
1929. Dent's supporting performances were frequently funnier than the
sometimes uninspired antics of the nominal stars. When Educational
hired Harry Langdon for a series of two-reelers in 1932, Vernon Dent
resumed his place as Langdon's co-star.
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