
Edgar Dearing
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 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.
Acting
- 1960The Tall Man1 ep.
- 1957TrackdownDoctor (uncredited)1 ep.
- 1956State Trooper1 ep.
- 1955Sergeant Preston of the Yukon4 ep.
- 1955Buffalo Bill Jr.3 ep.
- 1954The Wonderful World of DisneyMr. Gorman3 ep.
- 1954Public Defender1 ep.
- 1953I'm the Law1 ep.
- 1952The Abbott and Costello ShowPolice Lt. Ryan1 ep.
- 1952Hopalong Cassidy2 ep.
- 1951Boston BlackieFire Chief1 ep.
Guest appearances
- 1964The Twilight ZoneFirst Resurrected Man1 ep.
- 1963The Wonderful World of DisneyMr. Gorman3 ep.
- 1962The Tall Man1 ep.
- 1962ThrillerThe Police Sergeant1 ep.
- 1959Alfred Hitchcock PresentsLewis1 ep.
- 1959TrackdownDoctor (uncredited)1 ep.
- 1959The Rifleman1 ep.
- 1956Sergeant Preston of the Yukon4 ep.
- 1956Buffalo Bill Jr.3 ep.
- 1955Cavalcade of AmericaFitz1 ep.
- 1954Public Defender1 ep.
- 1954The Abbott and Costello ShowPolice Lt. Ryan1 ep.
- 1952Hopalong Cassidy2 ep.
- 1953I'm the Law1 ep.
- 1953Schlitz Playhouse of Stars1 ep.
- 1952Boston BlackieFire Chief1 ep.
- —State Trooper1 ep.
Also known as: Edgar Deering · Edgard Dearing · Ed Dearing · Ed Deering