Harry Semels


Harry Semels was an American film actor. He appeared in over 315 film between 1917 and 1946.

Career

Semels appeared in his first film in 1917. He began to achieve fame after arriving at Columbia Pictures, appearing in several Three Stooges shorts including Disorder in the Court, Wee Wee Monsieur and Three Little Sew and Sews. He also appeared in feature films like Road to Morocco, The Princess and the Pirate and The Kid from Brooklyn. A versatile character actor, Semels often appeared as villains, waiters, soldiers, lawyers, et al.

Personal life

Semels was Jewish and had two children, Ruth and David. David was killed in action during World War II.

Death

Semels died of a heart attack on March 2, 1946, in Hollywood, California. He was 58 years old.

Selected filmography