Syd Crossley
Syd Crossley (18 November 1885 – 1 November 1960) was an English stage and film actor. Syd Crossley was born in London in 1885, Crossley began his career as a music hall comedian. He appeared in more than 110 films, often cast as a butler, between 1925 and 1942, with some of his most memorable early performances in Hal Roach shorts opposite Stan Laurel, Charley Chase, and Mabel Normand.
Syd Crossley
- Name
- Syd Crossley
- Born
- 18 November 1885
- Birthplace
- London, England, UK
- Died
- 1 November 1960
- Place of death
- Troon, Cornwall, England, UK
- Occupation
- Actor
- Nationality
- United Kingdom · United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- Languages
- English
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He died in Troon, Cornwall.
Key facts
Key facts
• Name — Syd Crossley • Born — 18 November 1885 • Birthplace — London, England, UK • Died — 1 November 1960 • Place of death — Troon, Cornwall, England, UK • Occupation — Actor • Years Active — 1925–1942
Partial filmography
Partial filmography
• Dr. Pyckle and Mr. Pryde (1925) • North Star (1925) • The Unknown Soldier (1926) • The Golden Web (1926) • Jewels of Desire (1927) • Romantic Rogue (1927) • Play Safe (1927) • One Hour Married (1927) • The Blood Ship (1927) • The Circus Kid (1928) • Into No Man's Land (1928) • Fangs of the Wild (1928) • A Perfect Gentleman (1928) • The Hate Ship (1929) • Atlantic (1929) • Atlantik (1929) • The Younger Generation (1929) • The Fatal Warning (1929) • The Middle Watch (1930) • Just for a Song (1930) • Never Trouble Trouble (1931) • The Professional Guest (1931) • The Flying Fool (1931) • For the Love of Mike (1932) • Tonight's the Night (1932) • The Mayor's Nest (1932) • Here's George (1932) • High Society (1932) • The Umbrella (1933) • The Bermondsey Kid (1933) • You Made Me Love You (1933) • The King's Cup (1933) • Letting in the Sunshine (1933) • Leave It to Me(1933) • Over the Garden Wall (1934) • Give Her a Ring (1934) • The Night Club Queen (1934) • Those Were the Days (1934) • Dandy Dick (1935) • Jimmy Boy (1935) • The Deputy Drummer (1935) • It's a Bet (1935) • Honeymoon for Three (1935) • The Man in the Mirror (1936) • Public Nuisance No. 1 (1936) • Two's Company (1936) • Full Speed Ahead (1936) • Cheer Up (1936) • The Man Behind the Mask (1936) • Pay Box Adventure (1936) • Keep Your Seats, Please (1936) • The Limping Man (1936) • Queen of Hearts (1936) • Old Mother Riley (1937) • There Was a Young Man (1937) • Rhythm Racketeer (1937) • Young and Innocent (1937) • Feather Your Nest (1937) • Boys Will Be Girls (1937) • Penny Paradise (1938) • Sweet Devil (1938) • We're Going to Be Rich (1938) • Save a Little Sunshine (1938) • Come On George! (1939) • Meet Maxwell Archer (1940) • Old Mother Riley's Circus (1941) • Let the People Sing (1942)
Life and career
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1885
Syd Crossley born at London.
1960
Syd Crossley died at Troon.
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