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Edgar Dearing

May 03, 1893 - Aug 17, 1974 (81 years old) in Ceres, California, USA

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Edgar Dearing (May 4, 1893 – 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; he died from lung cancer.

Known For

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The Twilight Zone
First Resurrected Man
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The Rifleman
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The Tall Man
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Sergeant Preston of the Yukon
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The Abbott and Costello Show
Police Lt. Ryan
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Thriller
The Police Sergeant
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Cavalcade of America
Fitz
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Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Lewis
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State Trooper
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The Adventures of Boston Blackie

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