Clarence Wilson

Actor
BirthdayNov 16, 1876 (65 years old)
DeathdayOct 5, 1941
Place of birthCincinnati, Ohio, USA
GenderMale

Clarence Hummel Wilson (November 17, 1876 – October 5, 1941) was an American character actor. He appeared in nearly 200 movies between 1920 and 1941, mostly in supporting roles as an old miser or grouch. He had notable supporting roles in films like The Front Page (1931), Ruggles of Red Gap (1935), and You Can't Take It With You (1938). Wilson also played in several Our Gang comedies, most notably as Mr. Crutch in Shrimps for a Day and school board chairman Alonzo Pratt in Come Back, Miss Pipps, his final film. Wilson died on October 5, 1941, approximately three weeks before the release of Come Back, Miss Pipps.

Known for

Money Lender (uncredited)

Nov 4, 1927

John Blakely

Sep 1, 1938

Dr. Berger (uncredited)

Jan 13, 1939

Justice of the Peace (uncredited)

Apr 27, 1937

Hilda's Father (uncredited)

Dec 22, 1933

Undetermined Role (uncredited)

Sep 6, 1923

Piano Creditor (Uncredited)

Jul 12, 1935

Paymaster (uncredited)

Nov 10, 1939

Mr. Bristol, Landlord (uncredited)

Nov 23, 1934

Shirtmaker (uncredited)

Aug 18, 1932

Jake Henshaw

Mar 8, 1935

Sheriff Hartman

Apr 4, 1931

A Crook (uncredited)

Aug 15, 1920

Fouquet

Sep 6, 1934

Finn's Lawyer Morris (uncredited)

Dec 24, 1932

Prefect of Police

Jul 8, 1932

Lawyer

Apr 15, 1938

Norris' Attorney (uncredited)

Oct 21, 1938

Dec 9, 1933

Justice of the Peace Elmer (uncredited)

Jul 23, 1932

Money Lender (uncredited)

Nov 4, 1927

John Blakely

Sep 1, 1938

Dr. Berger (uncredited)

Jan 13, 1939

Justice of the Peace (uncredited)

Apr 27, 1937

Hilda's Father (uncredited)

Dec 22, 1933

Undetermined Role (uncredited)

Sep 6, 1923

Acting


Participated in 139 movies, 0 TV series

1976

Self (archive footage)


1964

Actor in 'Hollywood Party' (archive footage) (uncredited)


1941

Alonzo K. Pratt (uncredited)


1941

Sheriff (uncredited)


1940

W.L. Reynolds


1940

Silas Barton


1940

Judge Henderson


1940

Eph, Service Station Owner


1940

R. Glassford


1940

Mr. Jamison


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