Birth Day: 1886-09-21
Place of birth: Virginia City, Nevada, USA
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Hobart Cavanaugh (September 22, 1886 – April 26, 1950) was an American character actor in films and on stage. He was born in Virginia City, Nevada on September 22, 1886. Cavanaugh attended the University of California. He worked in vaudeville, teaming with Walter Catlett at some point. He appeared in numerous Broadway productions, including the original 1919 musical Irene and the long-running 1948 musical As the Girls Go. He made his film debut in San Francisco Nights (1928). Over the next few years he established himself as a supporting actor, and although many of his roles were small and received no film credit, he played more substantial roles in films such as I Cover the Waterfront (1933) and Mary Stevens, M.D. (1933). By the mid-1930s, he was appearing in more prestigious productions, such as A Midsummer Night's Dream (1935), Captain Blood (1935), Wife vs. Secretary (1936) and A Letter to Three Wives (1949). He continued playing small, often comical roles until the end of his life, mostly as downtrodden or henpecked little men. His last performance was in Stella (1950); he knew he did not have long to live and collapsed twice on set, but was determined to see it through. By the end of his life, he had appeared in more than 180 films. He died following an operation at the Motion Picture & Television Country House and Hospital in Woodland Hills, California. He was survived by his wife Florence and a daughter.
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As Self (archive footage)
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As Tim Gross
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As Mr. Manleigh
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As Mayor Oakley
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As Mr. Mason
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As Sigmund
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As Amos
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As Judge Beckett
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As Mayor
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As Higgins
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As Antique Clock Dealer (uncredited)
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As Mr. Angus MacDuff
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As Jake
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As George
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As Mr. Tremble
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As Mr. Wilson
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As Bill Stapleton
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As Joe Billings
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As The Teacher (uncredited)
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As Mr. Rostigaff
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As Mr. Blossom
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As Malcolm Cartwright
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As Moolah
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As Mr. McGregor (uncredited)
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As Edward E. 'Pop' Philpot
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As Leo Stark
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As Boots
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As Homer
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As Drunk at Bar (uncredited)
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As Police Fingerprint Man
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As Josh Hudkins
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As Clark
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As Boat Owner
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As Mailman (uncredited)
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As Arresting Plainclothesman (uncredited)
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As Reporter
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As Pinky Gardner
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As Teller / Witness
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As Mr. Panky
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As Charles Miller
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As Jules
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As Gospel Jones
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As Carpenter's Mate 'Chips'
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As Albert Gowdy
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As Telegraph Clerk (uncredited)
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As Mickey
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As David Tipton
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As Professor Jasper Quinley
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As Front Office Man
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As Shipboard Passenger (uncredited)
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As Potts
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As Homer Pringle
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As Ambrose Bundy
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As Horace Sturgeon
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As Mr. Foster
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As Mr. Robelink
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As J. Horatio Boggs
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As William
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As Mr. Schlitz
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As Party Guest Wearing Bowtie (uncredited)
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As Gimpy Darnell
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As Barber Doyle
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As Clem Perkle
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As "Killer"
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As Jim Bronson
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As Clark's Piano Tuner (uncredited)
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As Abe Compass
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As Jenkins's Assistant
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As Frueheim
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As Charlie Daggett
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As Dwight Cook
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As Mr. Dover
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As Mr. Mustavas
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As Brother-in-Law
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As Druggist
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As Whitey Boone
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As Tourist (uncredited)
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As Minor Role
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As Henri Fippany
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As Mr. Herbert West
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As Mr. Jenkins (uncredited)
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As E. L. Beamish
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As Mr. "Pops" Jordan
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As Mr. Davis
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As Profesor Silva
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As Joseph L. 'Joe' Gray
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As 'Ab' Steele
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As Petty Louie
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As Reporter Pinky Holden
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As Milo
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As DeWolfe
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As Tippy Mantus
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As Wayne
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As Mel Winter
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As Mr. Yardley
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As Noggin
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As Joe Farnsworth
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As Wilbur Lamb
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As Mr. Barton (uncredited)
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As Chester Blodgett
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As Ned J. Stebbins
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As Jacob 'Jake' Buckley
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As Philbert O. Slemp
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As Mac
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As Himself (uncredited)
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As Philostrate
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As Dr. Bronson
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As Joe Bonner
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As Townsend
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As Music Critic Gilmore
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As Eustace Federie
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As Harry
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As Stevens
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As Max
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As Drunk (uncredited)
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As Benny
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As Derwent
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As Happy Dooley
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As Pop
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As Henry Mueller
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As Homer, Tennant's Aide
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As Fake Worthingham
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As Fullerton
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As Drunk
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As Emile, Brandt's Valet
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As Richardson
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As Inventor on Ship (uncredited)
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As Freddie Stanton
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As George Mayhew
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As Daudet
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As George Wilson
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As Purser (uncredited)
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As Hotel desk clerk
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As Alderman Sam Warren
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As Professor de la Vauguyon
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As Stooge
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As Robert
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As Peanuts Dinwiddie
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As James Peters - Drunken Reporter (uncredited)
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As One Punch McCoy
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As Mr. Clayton
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As Parkhurst
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As Mr. Harris (uncredited)
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As Mr. Miller
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As Alf Simmons
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As Piano Tuner
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As Harcourt S. Burns
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As Wendell Orchard
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As Mr. Otis, Invincible Insurance
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As Muggs Manton
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As Mr. Gorman
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As Professor Fred Coin (Uncredited)
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As Happy
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As Smith
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As Martin Hill
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As Harry
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As William Maxwell
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As Tommie