Actor. Born in New York City, he was a popular character performer for three decades appearing in over 150 films. Joined US Army at the age of 16, serving in the Philippines during the Spanish American War. Re-enlisted in the military for World War I; After serving, he began performing on Broadway and made his film debut in "Count of Ten" (1928). In the 1930s, he played police Inspector Oscar Piper in a series of murder mystery films. He received a Best Supporting Actor Academy Award nomination for his role as Max 'Pop' Corkle in the movie, "Here Comes Mr. Jordan" (1941). His many other credits included "A Free Soul" (1931), "West Point of the Air" (1935), "A Guy Named Joe" (1943), "This Man's Navy" (1945), "The Clock" (1945), "What Price Glory ?" (1952), "Suddenly" (1954) and "The Last Hurrah" (1958).
Actor. Born in New York City, he was a popular character performer for three decades appearing in over 150 films. Joined US Army at the age of 16, serving in the Philippines during the Spanish American War. Re-enlisted in the military for World War I; After serving, he began performing on Broadway and made his film debut in "Count of Ten" (1928). In the 1930s, he played police Inspector Oscar Piper in a series of murder mystery films. He received a Best Supporting Actor Academy Award nomination for his role as Max 'Pop' Corkle in the movie, "Here Comes Mr. Jordan" (1941). His many other credits included "A Free Soul" (1931), "West Point of the Air" (1935), "A Guy Named Joe" (1943), "This Man's Navy" (1945), "The Clock" (1945), "What Price Glory ?" (1952), "Suddenly" (1954) and "The Last Hurrah" (1958).
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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