About Curtis McHenry
Lived 1899 – 1934 (aged 35). Curtis McHenry was an American u.S. Army soldier, military personnel, film actor, comedian and actor.
Curtis 'Snowball' McHenry (April 4, 1899 – July 24, 1934) was an American stuntman and comedian who appeared in Larry Semon comedies in the 1920s. He was sometimes billed as G. Howe Black.
Early life According to his World War I draft card, McHenry was born in Ruston, Louisiana, on April 4, 1899. However, his death certificate said he was born on "April 4, 1900".
He is often confused with Spencer Bell (another popular black comedian of the era); with Bell being wrongly identified as appearing in The Wizard of Oz, among other films.
Filmography The Counter Jumper (1922) The Banyard (1923) The Gown Shop (1923) Lightning Love (1923) Horseshoes (1923) No Wedding Bells (1923) Her Boyfriend (1924) Don't Park There (1924) Kid Speed (1924) Pocahontas and John Smith (1924) Robinson Crusoe (1924) The Four Wheeled Terror (1924) Dome Doctor (1925) The Cloudhopper (1925) The Wizard of Oz (1925) as G. Howe Black The Blue Blood (1925) as G. Howe Black The Perfect Clown (1925) as G. Howe Black The Prince of Broadway (1926) as G. Howe Black Stop, Look and Listen (1926) The Lyin' Tamer (1926) The Great K & A Train Robbery (1926) Isle of Sunken Gold (1927) Goofy Ghosts (1928) Barnum & Ringling, Inc. (1928) The Last Frontier (1932)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Curtis McHenry?
American actor (1899-1934)
When was Curtis McHenry born?
Curtis McHenry was born on 4 April 1899 in Ruston.
When did Curtis McHenry die?
Curtis McHenry died on 24 July 1934 in Los Angeles.
What was Curtis McHenry's occupation?
Curtis McHenry was an u.S. Army soldier, military personnel, film actor, comedian and actor.
What nationality was Curtis McHenry?
Curtis McHenry was American.
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Chicago: "Curtis McHenry." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/curtis-mchenry/.
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