Larry Semon
American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter (1889-1928)
Lawrence "Larry" Semon (February 9, 1889[1] – October 8, 1928) was an American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter during the silent movie era. In his day, Semon was considered a major movie comedian. He is now remembered mainly for working with both Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy before they started working together.
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![]() Larry Semon at age 35, 1924. | |
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Died | October 8, 1928 Victorville, California, U.S. | (aged 39)
Resting place | Cremated |
Other names | Lawrence Semon, Zigoto, Ridolini, Jaimito, Tomasín |
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Years active | 1916–28 |
Spouse(s) | Lucille Carlisle (m.?–1923) |
References
change- ↑ World War I Draft Registration Card at ancestry.com : "Lawrence Semon, born Feb 9 1889 West Point, Mississippi, Motion Picture Director for Vitagraph Co, living in Brooklyn, New York, signed Lawrence Semon on 5 Jun 1917"