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'''Dudley Dickerson''' ([[November 27]], [[1906]] – [[September 23]], [[1968]]), was |
'''Dudley Dickerson''' ([[November 27]], [[1906]] – [[September 23]], [[1968]]), was American film actor. Born in [[Oklahoma]], he appeared in nearly 160 films between [[1932 in film|1932]] and [[1952 in film|1952]]. |
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Given the time period that Dickerson performed, he was usually cast in stereotypical roles that were common in films of the time. It is to his credit that he took pride in each and every role, making his performaces simultaneously appealing and hilarious. His boundless energy can be seen in what are, unfortunately, rather restrictive roles, and was a master at what has become known as the "scared reaction" type of comedy. <ref>Okuda, Ted; Watz, Edward; (1986). ''The Columbia Comedy Shorts'', p. 212 McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers. ISBN 0899501818 </ref></blockquote> |
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| ⚫ | Modern viewers will remember Dickerson for his hilarious portrayals of cooks, orderlies, porters, and watchman in [[Three Stooges]] |
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Probably Dickerson's most memorable role was that of the hapless cook in the Stooges' ''[[A Plumbing We Will Go]]'', in which he uttered in bewilderment, "This house has sho' gone crazy!" <ref>Okuda, Ted; Watz, Edward; (1986). ''The Columbia Comedy Shorts'', p. 212 McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers. ISBN 0899501818 </ref></blockquote> |
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In the early 1950s, Dickerson appeared in several episodes of ''[[Amos 'n' Andy|The Amos 'n Andy Show]]'', usually as a lodge member or Joe the Barber. Dickerson retired from acting in 1959. |
In the early 1950s, Dickerson appeared in several episodes of ''[[Amos 'n' Andy|The Amos 'n Andy Show]]'', usually as a lodge member or Joe the Barber. Dickerson retired from acting in 1959. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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*Three Stooges Journal, Vol. 6, p. 7 |
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Dudley Dickerson (November 27, 1906 – September 23, 1968), was a black American film actor. Born in Oklahoma, he appeared in nearly 160 films between 1932 and 1952, and is best remember for his roles in several Three Stooges films.
Given the time period that Dickerson performed, he was usually cast in stereotypical roles that were common in films of the time. It is to his credit that he took pride in each and every role, making his performaces simultaneously appealing and hilarious. His boundless energy can be seen in what are, unfortunately, rather restrictive roles, and was a master at what has become known as the "scared reaction" type of comedy. [1]
Modern viewers will remember Dickerson for his hilarious portrayals of cooks, orderlies, porters, and watchman in such Three Stooges films as They Stooge To Conga, A Gem of a Jam, and Hold That Lion!. Dickerson also made his mark in the Our Gang series in 1936's Spooky Hooky]].
Probably Dickerson's most memorable role was that of the hapless cook in the Stooges' A Plumbing We Will Go, in which he uttered in bewilderment, "This house has sho' gone crazy!" [2]
In the early 1950s, Dickerson appeared in several episodes of The Amos 'n Andy Show, usually as a lodge member or Joe the Barber. Dickerson retired from acting in 1959.
Dickerson died of brain cancer at age 61 in 1968. He had lived long enough to see the renewed interest in his work with the Three Stooges.
Selected filmography
- The Alligator People (1959)
- Abbott and Costello Go to Mars (1953)
- Mr. and Mrs. North (1952)
- The Amos 'n Andy Show (1951-1953)
- Between Midnight and Dawn (1950)
- Vagabond Loafers (1949)
- Who Done It? (1949)
- Hold That Lion! (1947)
- Pardon My Terror (1946)
- The Adventures of Mark Twain (1944)
- A Gem of a Jam (1943)
- They Stooge To Conga (1943)
- Sock-A-Bye Baby (1942)
- The Man Who Came to Dinner (1942)
- A Plumbing We Will Go (1940)
- From Nurse to Worse (1940)
- At the Circus (1939)
- The Adventures of Jane Arden (1939)
- A Day at the Races (1937)
- Spooky Hooky (1936)
References
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