Douglas Greer

Charles Douglas "Turkey Egg" Greer (May 21, 1921 - January 6, 2016) was an American child actor.

Film career Born in Canada, Greer moved with his family to Glendale, California, in 1924. He began working in the movies at age seven after winning a freckle contest. Between 1930 and 1932, Greer was a semi-regular actor in Our Gang, often appearing in roles as a tough kid. His freckles earned him the name "Turkey Egg" from Our Gang director Robert F. McGowan. In his later years, Greer was also interviewed in some documentaries about Our Gang.

Personal life Greer was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Greer (died 1990), their only child, daughter, Mrs. Diane Welton, and a grandson, Wesley McCall. At the time of his death at age 94, Greer was survived by three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Filmography Song of Love (1929) Sunny Side Up (1929) Shivering Shakespeare (1930) The Arizona Kid (1930) School's Out (1930) Little Daddy (1931) Bargain Day (1931) Spanky (1932) When a Fellow Needs a Friend (1932) Free Wheeling (1932) Birthday Blues (1932) No Greater Glory (1934) The Mighty Barnum (1934)