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Bobby Ray

1899 – 1957

American actor

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About Bobby Ray

Lived 1899 – 1957 (aged 57). Bobby Ray was an American actor, screenwriter, film editor, animator, film director and assistant director.

Bobby Ray (born Wilhelm Robert McBain Fuehrer, October 6, 1899 – March 26, 1957) was an American film comedian of the silent era. He appeared in more than sixty short films between 1914 and 1927, including a group from the mid-1920s featuring Oliver Hardy. He was originally a child actor. In addition he directed six short films and two feature films Riley of the Rainbow Division and Dugan of the Dugouts (both 1928). Following the arrival of sound, Ray developed a new career as an assistant director that continued into the 1950s. Much of his work during this period was for the low-budget studio Monogram Pictures, but he later moved into television.

Selected filmography

Hop to It! (1925) Stick Around (1925) Hey, Taxi! (1925) They All Fall (1925) Riley of the Rainbow Division (1928) Dugan of the Dugouts (1928)

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Bobby Ray?

American actor (1899-1957)

When was Bobby Ray born?

Bobby Ray was born on 9 October 1899 in New York City.

When did Bobby Ray die?

Bobby Ray died on 26 March 1957 in Los Angeles.

What was Bobby Ray's occupation?

Bobby Ray was an actor, screenwriter, film editor, animator, film director and assistant director.

What nationality was Bobby Ray?

Bobby Ray was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Bobby Ray

· Wikidata: Q2907999

· DBpedia: Bobby Ray (actor)

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