Bert Wheeler

Bert Wheeler

Deceased · Born: Apr 6, 1895 · Died: Jan 18, 1968

Personal Details

BornApr 6, 1895 Paterson, New Jersey, USA
Spouse
  • Patsy Orr

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )
  • Sally Haines

    ( Feb 26, 1937 to Jun 2, 1939 )
  • Bernice Wheeler

    ( Apr 15, 1928 to Feb 19, 1936 )
  • Margaret Bruce Grae (Betty Wheeler)

    ( Apr 27, 1915 to Nov 11, 1926 )

Biography

Albert Jerome Wheeler, a celebrated American comedian, burst onto the stage on April 7, 1895, leaving an enduring legacy in the realm of entertainment that would reverberate long after his passing on January 18, 1968.

Throughout his illustrious career, Wheeler navigated the diverse landscape of Broadway theatre, American comedy feature films, and vaudeville acts with ease and aplomb, ultimately cementing his reputation as a virtuoso of his craft.

The remarkable Wheeler, in a career marked by numerous illustrious collaborations, found himself in the midst of a particularly notable and enduring partnership with the incredibly gifted Broadway comedian Robert Woolsey. This remarkable duo, Wheeler & Woolsey, would go on to become an iconic fixture in the world of entertainment, leaving an indelible mark on the industry and cementing their place in the annals of history.

Career

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1955
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1941
Las Vegas Nights
Las Vegas Nights as Stu Grant
{"id":72486,"title":"The Cowboy Quarterback","year":"1939","character":"Harry Lynn","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-cowboy-quarterback","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72486.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72486.jpg"},"released":1}
1939
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1937
On Again-Off Again
On Again-Off Again as William Hobbs
{"id":72643,"title":"High Flyers","year":"1937","character":"Jerry Lane","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/high-flyers","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72643.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72643.jpg"},"released":1}
High Flyers
High Flyers as Jerry Lane
{"id":95355,"title":"The Rainmakers","year":"1935","character":"Billy","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-rainmakers","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_95355.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_95355.jpg"},"released":1}
1935
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The Nitwits
The Nitwits as Johnny
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1934
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Kentucky Kernels
Kentucky Kernels as Willie Doyle
{"id":74692,"title":"So This Is Africa","year":"1933","character":"Wilbur","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/so-this-is-africa","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_74692.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_74692.jpg"},"released":1}
1933
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Diplomaniacs
Diplomaniacs as Willy Nilly
{"id":74949,"title":"Girl Crazy","year":"1932","character":"Jimmy Deegan","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/girl-crazy-1932","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_74949.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_74949.jpg"},"released":1}
1932
Girl Crazy
Girl Crazy as Jimmy Deegan
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Hold 'Em Jail
Hold 'Em Jail as Curley Harris
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1931
Peach O'Reno
Peach O'Reno as Wattles
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Cracked Nuts
Cracked Nuts as Wendell Graham
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Too Many Cooks
Too Many Cooks as Albert Bennett
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The Stolen Jools
The Stolen Jools as Bert Wheeler
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1930
Half Shot at Sunrise
Half Shot at Sunrise as Tommy Turner
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The Cuckoos
The Cuckoos as Sparrow
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Hook, Line and Sinker
Hook, Line and Sinker as Wilbur Boswell
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Dixiana
Dixiana as Peewee
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1929
Rio Rita
Rio Rita as Chick Bean