Roger Gray, a talented actor, was brought into this world on May 26, 1881, in the vibrant city of Omaha, Nebraska, USA. This remarkable individual left an indelible mark on the world of acting, captivating audiences with his performances in notable films such as Hit the Deck, released in 1929, Lightning Strikes Twice, which premiered in 1934, and Fury, a 1936 cinematic masterpiece. Throughout his life, Gray was blessed with the love and companionship of his devoted wife, Ellen Best. Sadly, his life came to a close on January 20, 1959, in Los Angeles County, California, USA.
Personal Details
BornMay 26, 1881 Omaha, Nebraska, USA
Biography
Career
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1944

Gaslight as Stranger (uncredited)
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1942

The Man Who Returned to Life as Greenwood
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Pardon My Gun as Sheriff
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1941

The Pinto Kid as Dan Foster
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1940

Out West with the Peppers as Tom
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The Lone Wolf Meets a Lady as Air Pump Operator
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The Durango Kid as Henchman Jergens (uncredited)
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Angels Over Broadway as Gambler (uncredited)
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Buck Benny Rides Again as Ranch Foreman
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Road to Singapore as Cherry's Father (uncredited)
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The Westerner as Eph Stringer - Homesteader (uncredited)
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1939

Torchy Blane in Chinatown as Cemetery Gateman (uncredited)
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1938

You and Me as Bath House
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Barefoot Boy as Dutch
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Professor Beware as Brawler - Hand Gag
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1937

Double Wedding as Mike, Policeman at Jail (uncredited)
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Mountain Justice as Pipe-Smokerat Carnival
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Captains Courageous as Nate Rogers (uncredited)
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1936

Rebellion as Honeycutt
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The Murder of Dr. Harrigan as Herbert - the Morgue Attendant
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Fury as Stranger
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1935

Don't Bet on Blondes as Man Getting Rain Insurance (Uncredited)
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Mary Jane's Pa as Bartender
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Mad Love as Detective Arresting Stephen (Uncredited)
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Naughty Marietta as Jacques the Suitor (uncredited)
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Les Misérables as Gendarme at Inn
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Barbary Coast as Sandy Ferguson
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1934

Kentucky Kernels as The Moonshiner
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The Merry Frinks as 2nd Expressman (uncredited)
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A Wicked Woman as Proprietor (uncredited)
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We Live Again as Jailer
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George White's Scandals as Sailor Brown
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The Merry Widow as Policeman (uncredited)