Bernard Gorcey
Biography
Bernard Gorcey was an American actor who started out in vaudeville and performed on Broadway before moving into radio and movies. Born in Russia and brought to New York as a child, he found success in comedy parts on the stage from 1907 to 1937, with Abie's Irish Rose the biggest hit of his theatrical career. He began film work at 42 and appeared in 67 movies between 1928 and 1955, mostly small roles for Monogram Pictures and Warner Bros. Forty-four of them were East Side Kids and Bowery Boys entries, in which he played Louie Dumbrowski, the proprietor of the ice cream shop where the gang met. He also had a role in Charlie Chaplin's The Great Dictator (1940). His radio work included the Popeye Show. He died in 1955.
69years old at death
- Born Russia
- Died Hollywood
- Star sign: CapricornThe sign runs December 22 to January 19
Movie Career
- Films
- 4
- Career span
- 10 years1940 to 1950
Every film, newest first
- 1950Blues BustersIMDb rating 6.7
- 1942Bowery at MidnightIMDb rating 5.3
- 1941Out of the FogIMDb rating 6.7
- 1940The Great DictatorIMDb rating 8.4
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First role
Bernard Gorcey was 42 years old when he began working in movies, going on to appear in 67 films between 1928 and 1955.
Beyond film
Gorcey's theatrical career reached its peak with Abie's Irish Rose, which became the most successful show he ever appeared in on stage.
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Worked with
Bernard Gorcey shares two films with Leo Gorcey, and one with each of the others. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
Leo Gorcey's page
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John Qualen's page
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Jerome Cowan's page
Thomas Mitchell's page
All films by Charles Chaplin
Anatole LitvakDirector, 1 film, 1941
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Wallace FoxDirector, 1 film, 1942
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