Larry Semon

Larry Semon

Deceased · Born: Feb 9, 1889 · Died: Oct 8, 1928

Personal Details

BornFeb 9, 1889 West Point, Mississippi, USA
Spouse
  • Dorothy Dwan

    ( Jan 22, 1925 to Oct 8, 1928 )
  • Lucille Carlisle

    ( May 15, 2025 to Dec 31, 1969 )

Biography

Notorious slapstick comedian, renowned for his captivating, snow-white visage and endearingly clownish countenance, rose to prominence as a highly compensated and beloved actor through his ingenious ability to mug his way into the hearts of audiences. Despite his remarkable success, his personal life was plagued by numerous challenges, which ultimately led to the depletion of his substantial fortune due to his extravagant lifestyle. By the time of his untimely demise, he had already been hospitalized for a debilitating nervous breakdown and had succumbed to abject poverty, leaving behind a legacy that was marked by both triumph and tragedy. His life was tragically cut short at the tender age of 39.

Career

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1981
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1950
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1927
Underworld
Underworld as Slippy Lewis
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1925
The Perfect Clown
The Perfect Clown as Bert Larry
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The Wizard of Oz
The Wizard of Oz as Scarecrow
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1924
Kid Speed
Kid Speed as The Speed Kid
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1922
The Sawmill
The Sawmill as The Dumb-Bell
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The Show
The Show as The Prop Man / Gentle Onlooker
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1917
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1925
The Wizard of Oz
The Wizard of Oz as Director, Writer
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1924
Kid Speed
Kid Speed as Director, Writer
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1922
The Sawmill
The Sawmill as Director, Writer
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The Show
The Show as Director, Writer
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1917