George Guy Oliver (September 25, 1878 â€" September 1, 1932) was an
American actor. He appeared in at least 189 silent film era motion
pictures and 32 talkies in character roles between 1911 and 1931. His
obituary gives him credit for at least 600. He directed three films in
1915.Born in Chicago, Illinois, Oliver began his career as a cornetist
at six-years-old in Lamar, Missouri. After traveling with his family
in a musical troupe, he decided to become an actor at age 21.In 1908
he joined Lubin Studios in Philadelphia, earning $3.00 a day. After
appearing with Eclair, Kinemacolor and the Selig Polyscope Company,
Oliver went to California. He joined the company headed by Jesse L.
Lasky in 1916, working for Lasky under an oral contract. Oliver
appeared in at least 18 films starring Wallace Reid, and in those made
by many other stars on the Paramount roster. He was forced to retire
and rest in 1931 because of his health, but the studio kept him on the
payroll.
American actor. He appeared in at least 189 silent film era motion
pictures and 32 talkies in character roles between 1911 and 1931. His
obituary gives him credit for at least 600. He directed three films in
1915.Born in Chicago, Illinois, Oliver began his career as a cornetist
at six-years-old in Lamar, Missouri. After traveling with his family
in a musical troupe, he decided to become an actor at age 21.In 1908
he joined Lubin Studios in Philadelphia, earning $3.00 a day. After
appearing with Eclair, Kinemacolor and the Selig Polyscope Company,
Oliver went to California. He joined the company headed by Jesse L.
Lasky in 1916, working for Lasky under an oral contract. Oliver
appeared in at least 18 films starring Wallace Reid, and in those made
by many other stars on the Paramount roster. He was forced to retire
and rest in 1931 because of his health, but the studio kept him on the
payroll.
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