Harry Semels

Born: 1887-11-20

Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA

Biography

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Harry Semels (November 20, 1887 – March 2, 1946) was an American film actor. He appeared in over 315 film between 1917 and 1946. Semels appeared in his first film in 1917. He began to achieve fame after arriving at Columbia Pictures, appearing in several Three Stooges shorts including Disorder in the Court, Wee Wee Monsieur and Three Little Sew and Sews. He also appeared in feature films like Road to Morocco, The Princess and the Pirate and The Kid from Brooklyn. A versatile character actor, Semels often appeared as villains, waiters, soldiers, lawyers, et al.

Known For

The Great Dictator
It Happened One Night
Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans
Baby Face
Ninotchka
You Can't Take It with You
Kid Galahad
Dishonored
Marie Antoinette
Woman of the Year

Top Movie Credits

The Great Dictator Jewish Fruit Stand Proprietor (uncredited)
It Happened One Night Bus Passenger (uncredited)
Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans Carnival Gallery Man with Pig (uncredited)
Baby Face Speakeasy Drunk (uncredited)
Ninotchka Gurganov (uncredited)
Kid Galahad Waiter Restraining McGraw (uncredited)
Marie Antoinette Townsman at Execution (uncredited)
Woman of the Year Mug (uncredited)