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Edgar Livingston Kennedy (April 26, 1890 – November 9, 1948) was an American comedic character actor who appeared in at least 500 films during the silent and sound eras.
Edgar Kennedy (1890-1948) was a versatile and prolific performer in silent and sound films, known for his roles in Chaplin, Laurel and Hardy, and RKO comedies. He also directed several shorts and was a boxer and a singer.
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Edgar Kennedy was a character actor who specialized in the "slow burn" routine in comedies. He worked for Mack Sennett, Hal Roach and RKO, and appeared in over 200 shorts and 100 features.
- April 26, 1890
- November 9, 1948
Feb 20, 2021 · Probably the best of Edgar Kennedy's series of 'Average Man' short comedies at RKO Studios from 1931 to 1948, "Dummy Ache" was nominated for an Academy Award for "Best Short Film" in 1936.
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Edgar Livingston Kennedy was an American comedic character actor who appeared in at least 500 films during the silent and sound eras. Professionally, he was known as "Slow Burn", owing to his ability to portray characters whose anger slowly rose in frustrating situations.
Learn about Edgar Kennedy, a comedic film actor known for his slow burn expression and his role as a lemonade vendor in Duck Soup. He worked with many famous comedians and starred in his own series of shorts as the average man.
Find the location of Edgar Kennedy's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, read a biography, see related stars and browse a map of important places in their career.
