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Hungarian-American actor and comedian (1876–1945) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
George Sidney (born Sammy Greenfield; 18 March 1876[citation needed] – 29 April 1945) was a Hungarian-born American film actor and comedian. He starred in The Cohens and Kellys film series.[1]
George Sidney | |
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Born | Sammy Greenfield 18 March 1876 Nagynichal, Austro-Hungarian Empire |
Died | 29 April 1945 69) Los Angeles, California, U.S. | (aged
Resting place | Beth Olam Cemetery of Hollywood |
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Years active | 1915–1937 |
Relatives | George Sidney (nephew) |
Born in Nagynichal, Hungary,[2] Sidney was the son of Lewis K. Sidney, an executive at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.[3] He was the uncle of the film director George Sidney.[2]
In his youth, Sidney performed on amateur night programs at Miner's Bowery Theatre in New York City. His professional debut came at the Harlem Museum], and he went on to perform in burlesque.[4] In his film debut he portrayed Potash in In Hollywood with Potash and Perlmutter.[5]
On April 29, 1945, Sidney died at his home in Los Angeles, aged 69.[6][7] He was buried in Beth Olam Cemetery of Hollywood.[2]
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