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Roger Gray (actor)

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Roger Gray
Born(1881-05-26)May 26, 1881
Omaha, Nebraska, United States
DiedJanuary 20, 1959(1959-01-20) (aged 77)
Los Angeles, California, United States
OccupationActor
Years active1930–1943

Roger Gray (May 26, 1881 – January 20, 1959) was an American character who was active in the early years of the talking picture era. Born in Omaha, Nebraska in 1881, he began acting later in life, his first role being featured part in 1930's Hit the Deck.[1] Over his 14-year career he would have small or featured roles in over 75 films, including such classics as The Merry Widow (1934), Les Misérables (1935), Captains Courageous (1937), The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1939), and 1940's Road to Singapore.[2] His final appearance would be in a small role in the 1943 film Redhead from Manhattan.[3] Married and divorced twice, he died in a Los Angeles hospital, and his body was cremated in the crematorium of Hollywood Memorial Cemetery (now Hollywood Forever Cemetery).

Filmography

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(Per AFI database)[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Hit the Deck: Detail View". American Film Institute. Archived from the original on November 18, 2014. Retrieved November 17, 2014.
  2. ^ a b "Roger Gray". American Film Institute. Retrieved November 17, 2014.
  3. ^ "Redhead from Manhattan: Detail View". American Film Institute. Archived from the original on March 29, 2014. Retrieved November 17, 2014.