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Harry Dunkinson

1876 – 1936

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Lived 1876 – 1936 (aged 59). Harry Dunkinson was an American actor.

Harry Dunkinson (December 16, 1876 – March 14, 1936) was an American film and stage actor. He appeared in more than 140 films between 1912 and 1935. He was born in New York City and died in California.

Dunkinson began acting on stage when he was nine years old. His work in films began with Essanay. He worked primarily in silent films, with his roles diminishing after sound films were introduced.

Selected filmography

The Battle of Love (1914) - Jack Sanford The Slim Princess (1915) - Count Selim Malagaski The Broken Pledge (1915, Short) - Harold The Blindness of Virtue (1915) - Aberlady's butler In the Palace of the King (1915) - Priest The Crimson Wing (1915) - Don Rodrigo Valera The Raven (1915) - Tony The Misleading Lady (1916) - Boney The Strange Case of Mary Page (1916) - E.H. Daniels, Show Manager Skinner's Dress Suit (1917) - Willard Jackson The Trufflers (1917) - Abe Silverstone Filling His Own Shoes (1917) On Trial (1917) - Attorney for the Defense Follow the Girl (1917) - Hong Foo The Edge of the Law (1917) - Spike Danger Within (1918) - Dr. Trevick Selfish Yates (1918) - Ed Miller, the 'Oklahoma Hog' A Soul for Sale (1918) - Wilbur Simons Kidder & Ko (1918) - Silas Kidder The Brass Bullet (1918) The Forbidden Room (1919) - Police Chief The Rebellious Bride (1919) - Jimmy O'Shay The Coming of the Law (1919) - Sheriff A Rogue's Romance (1919) Chasing Rainbows (1919) - Jerry Love Is Love (1919) - Dave Wilson The Willow Tree (1920) - Jeoffrey Fuller Rouge and Riches (1920) - Max Morko The Daredevil (1920) - Ranch Owner Molly and I (1920) - Jack Herrick Forbidden Trails (1920) - Henry Parsons The Husband Hunter (1920) - Arthur Elkins Officer 666 (1920) - Policeman Phelan - Officer 666 Beware of the Bride (1920) - Pete Noble Prairie Trails (1920) - Ike Stork The Land of Jazz (1920) - Mr. Dumbardon Why Trust Your Husband? (1921) - Uncle Horace The Blushing Bride (1921) - Butler The Tomboy (1921) - The Circus Manager A Ridin' Romeo (1921) - King Brentwood The Big Town Round-Up (1921) - Luther Beaumont The Primal Law (1921) - Carson The Last Trail (1921) - Kenworth Samson The Duke of Chimney Butte (1921) - Jedlick Trailin' (1921) - Sandy Ferguson (uncredited) The Fast Mail (1922) - Harry Joyce Mine to Keep (1923) - Sewell Soft Boiled (1923) - The Storekeeper Sting of the Scorpion (1923) Bag and Baggage (1923) - Hotel Detective Gentle Julia (1923) - Uncle Joe Atwater The Diamond Bandit (1924) - Friar Michael The Last Man on Earth (1924) - Elmer's Father Lash of the Whip (1924) The Desert's Price (1925) - Sheriff A Bankrupt Honeymoon (1926, Short) - Harold's Lawyer Lash of the Whip (1926) - Pinto's servant Mulhall's Greatest Catch (1926) - Con McCarren Doubling with Danger (1926) - Detective McCade Smile, Brother, Smile (1927) - Mr. Potter Silver Valley (1927) - Mike McCool Sporting Goods (1928) Dressed to Kill (1928) The Farmer's Daughter (1928) - (uncredited) Amateur Daddy (1932) - Fat Hicks (uncredited) Tillie and Gus (1933) - Bartender (uncredited) Design for Living (1933) - Mr. Egelbauer (uncredited) David Harum (1934) - Townsman (uncredited) Stand Up and Cheer! (1934) - Quartet Member (uncredited) Ferocious Pal (1934) - Sheriff Dick Williams Another Wild Idea (1934, Short) - Judge (uncredited) Going Bye-Bye! (1934, Short) - Judge (uncredited) Servants' Entrance (1934) - Innkeeper (uncredited) The Captain Hates the Sea (1934) - Passenger (uncredited) I'll Fix It (1934) - Minor Role (uncredited) Broadway Bill (1934) - (uncredited) The County Chairman (1935) - (uncredited) The Whole Town's Talking (1935) - Customer (uncredited) Life Begins at 40 (1935) - Abercrombie's Friend (uncredited) George White's 1935 Scandals (1935) - Postman (uncredited) Vagabond Lady (1935) - Dock Official (uncredited) This Is the Life (1935) - Mailman (uncredited) Grand Exit (1935) - Mueller (uncredited) Thanks a Million (1935) - Politician (uncredited) Nevada (1935) - Poker Player

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Harry Dunkinson?

actor (1876-1936)

When was Harry Dunkinson born?

Harry Dunkinson was born on 16 December 1876 in New York City.

When did Harry Dunkinson die?

Harry Dunkinson died on 14 March 1936 in California.

What was Harry Dunkinson's occupation?

Harry Dunkinson was an actor.

What nationality was Harry Dunkinson?

Harry Dunkinson was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Harry Dunkinson

· Wikidata: Q5668486

· DBpedia: Harry Dunkinson

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