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Hugh Herbert (August 10, 1885 – March 12, 1952) was an American motion picture comedian. He began his career in vaudeville and wrote more than 150 plays and sketches. Career [ edit ]
Hugh Herbert was a comedian who worked for Warner Bros. in the 1930s, impersonating eccentric characters. He also wrote over 150 plays and vaudeville sketches, and co-wrote some movies like "Gold Diggers of 1935" and "Hit Parade of 1941".
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- Binghamton, New York, USA
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- North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
Hugh Herbert. Actor: The Black Cat. Former stage actor and playwright - he wrote over 150 plays and vaudeville sketches - Hugh Herbert went, in the early 1930s to Hollywood, as a comedian.
- August 10, 1884
- March 12, 1952
Aug 9, 2022 · Here are 10 things you should know about Hugh Herbert, born on August 10, 1884 (or '85—sources vary). He enjoyed a long career in vaudeville before launching his prolific movie career. ...more...
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Hugh Herbert is remembered for his many appearances in a variety of Pre Code films. With his iconic “woo-woo” laugh and eccentric characters, Herbert’s film roles delighted audiences across the nation.
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Hugh Herbert was a motion picture comedian. He began his career in vaudeville, and wrote more than 150 plays and sketches. The advent of talking pictures brought stage-trained actors to Hollywood, and Hugh Herbert soon became a popular movie comedian.