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Lee Moran

1888 – 1961

American actor, director, screenwriter

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Lived 1888 – 1961 (aged 72). Lee Moran was an American actor, film director, screenwriter and film actor.

Lee Moran (June 23, 1888 – April 24, 1961) was an American actor, film director, and screenwriter.

Moran was active in vaudeville before he began performing in films at Nestor Studios in 1909. He transcended the silent film era of motion pictures to the talkies. Moran appeared in more than 460 films, directed 109 and wrote for 92 between 1912 and 1935. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, and was often paired with actor Eddie Lyons. The two made one- and two-reel comedic films together for 10 years. Moran retired from films in 1936. He died from a heart ailment on April 24, 1961, in Woodland Hills, California. He is buried in San Fernando Mission Cemetery.

Selected filmography Some Shimmiers (1920) with Eddie Lyons and Lee Moran. Length 15:11. Collection EYE Film Institute Netherlands.

When the Heart Calls (1912) Almost a Rescue (1913) Almost an Actress (1913) An Elephant on His Hands (1913) When Lizzie Got Her Polish (1914) When Bess Got in Wrong (1914) Wanted: A Leading Lady (1915) Their Quiet Honeymoon (1915) Where the Heather Blooms (1915) Love and a Savage (1915) Some Chaperone (1915) Jed's Trip to the Fair (1916) Once a Plumber (1920) La La Lucille (1920) A Shocking Night (1921) Listen Lester (1924) Where Was I? (1925) My Lady of Whims (1925) Her Big Night (1926) Syncopating Sue (1926) The Thrill Seekers (1927) Fast and Furious (1927) The Actress (1928) Show Girl (1928) The Lookout Girl (1928) Taxi 13 (1928) The Racket (1928) Outcast (1928) Ladies of the Night Club (1928) Dance Hall (1929) Glad Rag Doll (1929) On with the Show! (1929) Gold Diggers of Broadway (1929) The Show of Shows (1929) The Aviator (1929) No Defense (1929) The Fighting Gentleman (1932) The Death Kiss (1932) Sister to Judas (1932) Goldie Gets Along (1933) High Gear (1933) Honeymoon Limited (1933)

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Who was Lee Moran?

American actor, director, screenwriter (1888-1961)

When was Lee Moran born?

Lee Moran was born on 23 June 1888 in Chicago.

When did Lee Moran die?

Lee Moran died on 24 April 1961 in Woodland Hills.

What was Lee Moran's occupation?

Lee Moran was an actor, film director, screenwriter and film actor.

What nationality was Lee Moran?

Lee Moran was American.

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· Wikipedia: Lee Moran

· Wikidata: Q3829379

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