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Lynne Overman

American actor (1887–1943) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Lynne Overman
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Lynne Overman (September 19, 1887 – February 19, 1943[1]) was an American actor. In films he often played a sidekick.

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Early life and career

Born in Maryville, Missouri,[2] Overman began his career in theatre before becoming a film actor in the 1930s and early 1940s.

Early in his career, he sang in musical comedies, but he left that genre after a severe cold and an operation on his throat affected his larynx.[3] His credits on Broadway included The Budget (1932), Hot-Cha! (1932), Company's Coming (1931), Dancing Partner (1930), Button, Button (1929), Sunny Days (1928), People Don't Do Such Things (1927), The Gossipy Sex (1927), Just Married (1921), Honey Girl (1920), Come-on Charlie (1919),[4] and Fair and Warmer (1916). He also performed in London in Just Married, The Hottentot, and Little Accident.[3]

His film debut came in Little Miss Marker (1934).[3]

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Personal life and death

Commencing with a double wedding also including Paul Whiteman and Vanda Hoff, Overman was married to Emily Helen Drange from November 4, 1922, until his death.[5][2]

Overmann died in Santa Monica, California on February 19, 1943, five days after having suffered his second heart attack in less than two months.[6]

Partial filmography

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