Edgar Dearing

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Edgar Dearing (May 4, 1893 – August 17, 1974) was an American actor who became heavily type cast as a motorcycle cop in Hollywood films. Born in 1893, Dearing started in silent comedy shorts for Hal Roach, including several with Laurel and Hardy, notably in their classic Two Tars, probably his best ever screen role. He later had supporting roles in several of their features for 20th Century Fox in the 1940s.

Dearing continued in his familiar persona until the early 1950s, when he appeared in many film and television westerns, usually as a sheriff. One of his guest roles was on the syndicated television series, The Range Rider, starring Jock Mahoney and Dick Jones.

He was still active in films and television until he retired in the early 1960s; he died from lung cancer.

Edgar Dearing is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 26 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Sergeant Preston of the Yukon (1955), It Came from Outer Space (1953), The Twilight Zone (1959), Thriller (1960), The Rifleman (1958), Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955), State Trooper (1956), Trackdown (1957). The recorded credits span 1928 to 1960, including 9 movies and 17 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.