Hans Joby (3 August 1884 – 30 April 1943)[1] was an Austrian film actor. He appeared in 63 films between 1920 and 1944. He was also billed as "Captain John Peters", and often played aristocratic Prussian-types, memorably in Laurel and Hardy's silent short Double Whoopee. He was born in Kronstadt, Austria-Hungary (now Braşov, Romania) and died in Los Angeles, California.[2]
Hans Joby | |
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Born | (1884-08-03)3 August 1884 Kronstadt, Austria-Hungary |
Died | 30 April 1943(1943-04-30) (aged 58) Los Angeles, California, United States |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1920–1944 |
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