James Guy Usher (May 9, 1883 – June 16, 1944)[1] was an American film actor.[2] He appeared in more than 190 films between 1932 and 1943.

Guy Usher
Usher in The Devil Bat (1940)
Born
James Guy Usher

(1883-05-09)May 9, 1883
DiedJune 16, 1944(1944-06-16) (aged 61)
OccupationActor
Years active1932–1943

Born in Mason City, Iowa, Usher acted on stage before venturing into films. Billed as James Guy Usher, he often worked with the Echkhardt Players.[3] In films, Usher often portrayed characters in business or industry.[4]

Usher died of a heart attack in San Diego, California, at age 61.[1]

Selected filmography

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References

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  1. ^ a b Wilson, Scott (2016). Resting Places: The Burial Sites of More Than 14,000 Famous Persons, 3d ed. McFarland. p. 766. ISBN 9781476625997. Retrieved January 15, 2019.
  2. ^ Hal Erickson (2014). "Guy Usher". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. Baseline & All Movie Guide. Archived from the original on December 16, 2014. Retrieved December 6, 2014.
  3. ^ "Mr. James Guy Usher". Star-Phoenix. Canada, Saskatchewan, Saskatoon. April 30, 1915. p. 6. Retrieved January 15, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ Raw, Laurence (2012). Character Actors in Horror and Science Fiction Films, 1930-1960. McFarland. p. 191. ISBN 9780786490493. Retrieved January 15, 2019.
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