George Sidney (born Sammy Greenfield; 18 March 1876 – 29 April 1945) was a Hungarian-born American comedian and film actor. He starred in The Cohens and Kellys film series.[1]
George Sidney | |
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Born | Sammy Greenfield (1876-03-18)18 March 1876 Nagynichal, Austro-Hungarian Empire |
Died | 29 April 1945(1945-04-29) (aged 69) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Resting place | Hollywood Forever Cemetery |
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Years active | 1915–1937 |
Spouse(s) | Carey Weber (m. 19??; died 1940) |
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, California, aged 68.[6] He was buried in Beth Olam Cemetery of Hollywood.[2]
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