Years active 1931-1953 Ex-spouse Catherine Conlan Siblings William Gargan | Role Actor Name Edward Gargan | |
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Born July 17, 1902 ( 1902-07-17 ) Brooklyn, New York, United States Died February 19, 1964, New York City, New York, United States Nephews Barrie Gargan, Leslie Gargan Movies A‑Haunting We Will Go, Bedtime for Bonzo, Adventures of Gallant Bess, Great Guy, Flying with Music Similar People William Gargan, Lew Landers, Alfred L Werker, Alexander Hall, Howard Hawks | ||
Edward Gargan (July 17, 1902 – February 19, 1964) was an American film and television actor, one of the most prolific bit players in the history of the movies.
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Career
He was born of Irish parents in Brooklyn, New York. He was the elder brother of actor William Gargan, whose birthday July 17 he shared.
As soon as he had left college, he went onto the stage and had extensive acting experience gained in plays like My Maryland, Rose Marie, and Good News before going into films. His Broadway credits include Face the Music (1931), Polly of Hollywood (1926) and Black Boy (1926).
Many of his appearances were uncredited. The Internet Movie Database lists 293 feature films to his credit over a three-decade span between 1921 and 1952 and television work from 1951 to 1953.
Death
Gargan died February 19, 1964, at Columbus Hospital in New York City. He was 62. He was survived by his wife, Catherine Conlan Gargan, and his brother.
Filmography
Actor
1955
Our Miss Brooks (TV Series) as
Officer Jack Hurley
- The Weighing Machine (1955) - Officer Jack Hurley
1953
Summer Theatre (TV Series)
- Foo Young (1953) - (as Ed Gargan)
1951
Lights Out (TV Series)
- Of Time and Third Avenue (1951)
1951
Lux Video Theatre (TV Series) as
Policeman / Dolan
- It's a Promise (1951) - Policeman
- Inside Story (1951) - Dolan
1951
Little Egypt as
Police Sergeant (uncredited)
1951
So You Want to Buy a Used Car (Short) as
Truck Driver (uncredited)
1951
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Invisible Man as
Milt (uncredited)
1951
Cuban Fireball as
Ritter
1951
Bedtime for Bonzo as
Policeman Bill (as Ed Gargan)
1951
Valentino as
Cop in Central Park (uncredited)
1950
The Newlywed's Boarder (Short)
1950
Spooky Wooky (Short) as
Big Mover
1950
Hit Parade of 1951 as
Garrity
1950
So You Want a Raise (Short) as
Charlie (uncredited)
1950
So You Want to Move (Short) as
Head Mover (uncredited)
1950
Triple Trouble as
Police Officer Murphy
1950
Father of the Bride as
Moving Man with Door (uncredited)
1950
Square Dance Katy as
Police Officer Casey
1950
Belle of Old Mexico as
Sam
1950
The Kid from Texas as
Blacksmith (uncredited)
1950
So You Want to Throw a Party (Short) as
Joe Frisbee (uncredited)
1950
Key to the City as
S.F. Cop - Fire Escape (uncredited)
1949
Puddle Patch Klub (TV Series) as
Officer Clancey
1949
Feudin' Rhythm as
Fire Chief (uncredited)
1949
Love Happy as
Cop Who Captures Harpo (uncredited)
1949
That Midnight Kiss as
Traffic Cop (uncredited)
1949
Mighty Joe Young as
Bar Patron (uncredited)
1949
Hold That Baby! as
Lt. Burton - Policeman
1948
Blondie's Secret as
The Butcher (uncredited)
1948
Adventures of Gallant Bess as
Deputy (as Ed Gargan)
1948
Strike It Rich as
Mack - the Bartender (as Ed Gargan)
1948
You Gotta Stay Happy as
Detective (uncredited)
1948
A Southern Yankee as
Male Nurse (scenes deleted)
1948
Daredevils of the Clouds as
Tap-It Bowers
1948
The Babe Ruth Story as
Policeman (uncredited)
1948
Waterfront at Midnight as
Minor Role (uncredited)
1948
The Dude Goes West as
Train Conductor
1948
Smart Woman as
Interrogator at Police Line-Up (uncredited)
1948
Are You with It? as
Spectator (uncredited)
1948
Scudda Hoo! Scudda Hay! as
Ted (uncredited)
1948
Campus Honeymoon as
Motorcycle Cop
1947
Linda, Be Good as
Frankie
1947
Exposed as
Big Mac
1947
The Trouble with Women as
Mr. Fogarty (uncredited)
1947
Little Miss Broadway as
Uncle George (as Edward F. Gargan)
1947
Web of Danger as
Dolan, Restaurant Owner (as Ed Gargan)
1947
Saddle Pals as
Jailer
1947
That's My Gal as
Mike
1947
So You're Going to Be a Father (Short) as
Pie Truck Driver (uncredited)
1947
It Happened on Fifth Avenue as
Policeman in Park (uncredited)
1947
The Ghost Goes Wild as
Newsstand Man
1947
The Brasher Doubloon as
Truck Driver (uncredited)
1946
Crack-Up as
Cop in Arcade (uncredited)
1946
Faithful in My Fashion as
Cop (scenes deleted)
1946
The Inner Circle as
Parking Ticket Cop
1946
The Dark Horse as
Eustace Kelly
1946
Behind the Mask as
Detective Dixon
1946
Blonde Alibi as
Police Sergeant (uncredited)
1946
Cinderella Jones as
Riley (as Ed Gargan)
1946
Little Giant as
Policeman (uncredited)
1946
Deadline at Dawn as
Bouncer (uncredited)
1946
Gay Blades as
Bartender
1945
Pardon My Past as
Policeman at Pemberton Home (uncredited)
1945
Follow That Woman as
Butch
1945
Life with Blondie as
Dogcatcher (uncredited)
1945
She Wouldn't Say Yes as
Cab Driver (uncredited)
1945
Sing Your Way Home as
Jailer (as Ed Gargan)
1945
Her Highness and the Bellboy as
1st Cop
1945
Guest Wife as
Waiter (uncredited)
1945
The Beautiful Cheat as
Blue Moon manager
1945
The Great John L. (scenes deleted)
1945
The Naughty Nineties as
Baxter - Saloon Bartender (uncredited)
1945
Dangerous Partners as
Police Sgt. at Kempen's Apartment (uncredited)
1945
A Sporting Chance as
Mike Ryan
1945
That's the Spirit as
Cop (uncredited)
1945
Twice Blessed as
Outraged Baseball Fan (uncredited)
1945
Wonder Man as
Policeman in Park (as Ed Gargan)
1945
The Bullfighters as
Vasso (uncredited)
1945
Diamond Horseshoe as
Grogan - Stagehand (uncredited)
1945
It's in the Bag! as
Chair Delivery Man (uncredited)
1945
Earl Carroll Vanities as
Policeman
1945
See My Lawyer as
Furniture Mover (uncredited)
1945
High Powered as
Cal Williams (as Ed Gargan)
1944
Music for Millions as
Detective (uncredited)
1944
The Thin Man Goes Home as
Mickey Finnegan (uncredited)
1944
San Diego I Love You as
Policeman (uncredited)
1944
San Fernando Valley as
Keno
1944
Song of the Open Road as
Poultry Truck Driver (uncredited)
1944
Detective Kitty O'Day as
Mike (as Ed Gargan)
1944
Once Upon a Time as
Cop Outside Flynn Theatrer (uncredited)
1944
The Great Alaskan Mystery as
Kurtz [Chs. 4-13]
1944
The Falcon Out West as
Homicide Detective Bates (as Ed Gargan)
1943
In Old Oklahoma as
Kelsey - Waiter (uncredited)
1943
The Falcon and the Co-eds as
Detective Bates (as Ed Gargan)
1943
My Kingdom for a Cook as
Duke
1943
Princess O'Rourke as
Slugged Pedestrian (uncredited)
1943
Thank Your Lucky Stars as
Doorman (uncredited)
1943
The West Side Kid as
Donovan
1943
The Falcon in Danger as
Detective Bates (as Ed Gargan)
1943
Hit the Ice as
Bank Policeman (uncredited)
1943
Taxi, Mister as
Willie, Court Bailiff / Cabby / Ballplayer (uncredited)
1943
Tahiti Honey as
George, the Bartender
1943
The Falcon Strikes Back as
Detective Bates (as Ed Gargan)
1943
Prairie Chickens as
Bus Driver (uncredited)
1943
Something to Shout About as
Detective Stone (uncredited)
1943
The Meanest Man in the World as
Hotel Detective (uncredited)
1943
They Got Me Covered as
Cop at Bridge (uncredited)
1942
Andy Hardy's Double Life as
Motorcycle Policeman (uncredited)
1942
Over My Dead Body as
Police Sergeant (as Ed Gargan)
1942
My Heart Belongs to Daddy as
Mr. Johnson - Detective (uncredited)
1942
Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch as
Doorman (uncredited)
1942
The Falcon's Brother as
Detective Bates
1942
My Sister Eileen as
Murphy - Policeman (uncredited)
1942
Between Us Girls as
Cab Driver (uncredited)
1942
A-Haunting We Will Go as
Police Lt. Foster
1942
Blondie for Victory as
Sergeant
1942
Lady in a Jam as
Deputy
1942
They All Kissed the Bride as
Private Policeman
1942
Ten Gentlemen from West Point as
Bombardier (uncredited)
1942
Miss Annie Rooney as
Policeman (uncredited)
1942
The Falcon Takes Over as
Detective Bates (uncredited)
1942
Flying with Music as
Joe
1942
Meet the Stewarts as
Moving Man
1942
My Favorite Blonde as
Mulrooney
1942
What's Cookin' as
Undetermined Secondary Role (unconfirmed, uncredited)
1942
Dr. Kildare's Victory as
Willie Brooks
1942
Fly-By-Night as
Officer Charlie Prescott
1942
A Date with the Falcon as
Detective Bates (uncredited)
1941
Ellery Queen and the Murder Ring as
Dumb Henchman (uncredited)
1941
Niagara Falls (Short) as
Chuck (as Ed Gargan)
1941
The Night of January 16th as
Cop Who Helps the Drunk (uncredited)
1941
Navy Blues as
Hawaii Club Proprietor (uncredited)
1941
Lady Be Good as
Policeman (scenes deleted)
1941
Ice-Capades as
Joe, the Bouncer (uncredited)
1941
Tillie the Toiler as
Policeman
1941
Three Sons o' Guns as
Sylvester, the Milkman (uncredited)
1941
Tight Shoes as
Blooch
1941
Million Dollar Baby as
Customs Officer (uncredited)
1941
Affectionately Yours as
Traffic Policeman (uncredited)
1941
Thieves Fall Out as
Kane
1941
Men of Boys Town as
Detective Arresting Whitey (uncredited)
1941
Here Comes Happiness as
Joe
1941
Meet the Chump as
Muldoon
1941
Flight from Destiny as
Hotel Doorman (uncredited)
1941
Tall, Dark and Handsome as
Store Detective (uncredited)
1941
Four Mothers as
Harry (uncredited)
1940
Bowery Boy as
Mr. Hanson
1940
San Francisco Docks as
Hank Williams (as Ed Gargan)
1940
This Thing Called Love as
Police Officer (uncredited)
1940
Go West as
Railroad Ticket Seller (uncredited)
1940
The Lone Wolf Keeps a Date as
Chimp
1940
Street of Memories as
Mike Sullivan
1940
Slightly Tempted as
Gottlieb, Policeman (uncredited)
1940
Tugboat Annie Sails Again as
Policeman (uncredited)
1940
The Villain Still Pursued Her as
Bartender (uncredited)
1940
Spring Parade as
Inga - the Fortune Teller (as Ed Gargan)
1940
City for Conquest as
Joe - Foreman (uncredited)
1940
Girl from Avenue A as
First Doorman (uncredited)
1940
Girl from God's Country as
Poker Player
1940
Queen of the Mob as
Bank Guard (as Ed Gargan)
1940
Susan and God as
Cabbie (uncredited)
1940
I Can't Give You Anything But Love, Baby as
Policeman at Robbery (uncredited)
1940
An Angel from Texas as
New York Policeman (uncredited)
1940
The Doctor Takes a Wife as
George - Doorman (uncredited)
1940
Buck Benny Rides Again as
Policeman (uncredited)
1940
Two Girls on Broadway as
Policeman Guarding Courtroom (uncredited)
1940
It All Came True as
Police Desk Sergeant (uncredited)
1940
Johnny Apollo as
Detective (uncredited)
1940
Road to Singapore as
Bill - Sailor (uncredited)
1940
3 Cheers for the Irish as
Policeman O'Brien (uncredited)
1940
Charlie Chan in Panama as
Plant Workman (uncredited)
1940
Northwest Passage as
Capt. Butterfield (uncredited)
1940
Castle on the Hudson as
Death Row Guard (uncredited)
1940
Adventure in Diamonds as
Lou
1940
The Saint's Double Trouble as
Police Sergeant (uncredited)
1940
Wolf of New York as
W. Thornton Upshaw
1940
Brother Rat and a Baby as
Taxicab Driver (as Ed Gargan)
1939
A Child Is Born as
Officer Riley (uncredited)
1939
Heaven with a Barbed Wire Fence as
Truck Driver (uncredited)
1939
20, 000 Men a Year as
Dunk
1939
Pack Up Your Troubles as
Sentry
1939
On Your Toes as
First Policeman (uncredited)
1939
$1000 a Touchdown as
Ironmansky (uncredited)
1939
Night Work as
Police Officer Flannigan
1939
The Spellbinder as
Tom - Taxi Driver (uncredited)
1939
They All Come Out as
George Jacklin - 'Bugs'
1939
Another Thin Man as
Detective Quinn (uncredited)
1939
It Could Happen to You as
Bartender (uncredited)
1939
Boy Friend as
Bugsie (uncredited)
1939
Lucky Night as
Policeman
1939
For Love or Money as
Bubbles
1939
Fixer Dugan as
Jake
1939
The Flying Irishman as
Jim 'J.R.' Robinson (uncredited)
1939
The Family Next Door as
Cop (uncredited)
1939
Winner Take All as
Bettor (uncredited)
1939
Blondie Meets the Boss as
Garden Café Doorman (uncredited)
1939
The Saint Strikes Back as
Pinky Budd
1939
Yes, My Darling Daughter as
Police Officer
1939
Cafe Society as
Cop (uncredited)
1939
Honolulu as
Second Detective
1939
Boy Trouble as
Cop (uncredited)
1938
Newsboys' Home as
Policeman (uncredited)
1938
While New York Sleeps as
Police Sgt. White
1938
Road Demon as
Beefy Hogan (uncredited)
1938
Up the River as
Tiny
1938
Annabel Takes a Tour as
Longshoreman at dance
1938
Spring Madness as
Jim (uncredited)
1938
Thanks for the Memory as
Flanahan
1938
Five of a Kind as
Tim Kelly - Bartender (uncredited)
1938
Straight Place and Show as
Detective Globe (as Ed Gargan)
1938
Time Out for Murder as
Apartment Doorman (uncredited)
1938
Carefree as
Policeman (uncredited)
1938
Give Me a Sailor as
Chief Petty Officer (uncredited)
1938
The Texans as
Sgt. Grady (uncredited)
1938
Keep Smiling as
First Electrician (uncredited)
1938
Gateway as
Guard (uncredited)
1938
The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse as
Police Sergeant (uncredited)
1938
The Photografter (Short) as
The boyfriend
1938
Men Are Such Fools as
2nd Policeman (uncredited)
1938
The Rage of Paris as
Truck Driver (uncredited)
1938
Rascals as
Police Officer (uncredited)
1938
The Devil's Party as
Police Sgt. Enders (uncredited)
1938
Crime School as
Officer Hogan (as Ed Gargan)
1938
Goodbye Broadway as
Bus Driver (uncredited)
1938
Love on a Budget as
Big Furniture Mover (uncredited)
1938
Bringing Up Baby as
Zoo Official (uncredited)
1937
Wallaby Jim of the Islands as
Buck Morgan
1937
45 Fathers as
Policeman (uncredited)
1937
Thoroughbreds Don't Cry as
Park Policeman (uncredited)
1937
Danger Patrol as
John Donovan
1937
A Girl with Ideas as
Eddie (as Ed Gargan)
1937
That's My Story! as
John
1937
Madame X as
Mate of Dorcas (uncredited)
1937
Big City as
Policeman with Banana (uncredited)
1937
Back in Circulation as
Policeman at Train Wreck (uncredited)
1937
High, Wide and Handsome as
Foreman
1937
Wake Up and Live as
Murphy, Tour Guide Supervisor
1937
San Quentin as
'Captain' Road Gang Guard (uncredited)
1937
The Go Getter as
Police Officar Riley (uncredited)
1937
You Can't Buy Luck as
Butch (uncredited)
1937
Jim Hanvey, Detective as
O.R. Smith
1937
The Man Who Found Himself as
Policeman in Park (uncredited)
1937
When Love Is Young as
Policeman (uncredited)
1937
Nancy Steele Is Missing! as
Guard (uncredited)
1937
We're on the Jury as
Police Officer Clark
1937
The Great O'Malley as
Policeman Driving Radio Car (uncredited)
1936
Under Your Spell as
Detective (uncredited)
1936
Wild Brian Kent as
Joe - Waiter
1936
Two in a Crowd as
Policeman (uncredited)
1936
Valiant Is the Word for Carrie (uncredited)
1936
Wives Never Know as
Officer (uncredited)
1936
Stage Struck as
Rordan
1936
My Man Godfrey as
Detective (uncredited)
1936
Great Guy as
Al
1936
A Son Comes Home as
Second Truck Driver (uncredited)
1936
Grand Jury as
Police Officer Tim Burke
1936
Nobody's Fool as
Tom
1936
Hearts in Bondage as
'Mac' McPherson
1936
Roaming Lady as
Andy
1936
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town as
Bodyguard (uncredited)
1936
Boulder Dam as
Pa's Guest (uncredited)
1936
Sutter's Gold as
Wagon Driver (uncredited)
1936
The Walking Dead as
Guard Sitting Outside Warden's Office (uncredited)
1936
Dangerous Waters as
Bosun (as Ed Gargan)
1936
Anything Goes as
Detective
1936
Ceiling Zero as
Doc Wilson
1935
The Bride Comes Home as
Cab Driver (as Ed Gargan)
1935
Miss Pacific Fleet as
Shore Patrol Chief with Telephone (uncredited)
1935
False Pretenses as
Mike O'Reilly
1935
Hands Across the Table as
Pinky Kelly (uncredited)
1935
Barbary Coast as
Bill - Henchman (uncredited)
1935
Here Comes Cookie as
Policeman (uncredited)
1935
Two for Tonight as
Taxi Driver (uncredited)
1935
We're in the Money as
Policeman Clancy O'Rourke
1935
Man on the Flying Trapeze as
Patrolman No.1
1935
The Irish in Us as
Tough Guy Slugged by Danny (uncredited)
1935
So Red the Rose as
Cavalryman (uncredited)
1935
Ginger as
Detective (uncredited)
1935
Hold 'Em Yale as
Detective Kelly (uncredited)
1935
Behind the Green Lights as
Moran - a Cop
1935
One New York Night as
Trench (uncredited)
1935
The Gilded Lily as
Subway Guard
1935
A Notorious Gentleman as
Detective (uncredited)
1934
Bachelor of Arts as
Policeman (uncredited)
1934
The Band Plays On as
Lumberjack (uncredited)
1934
Behold My Wife! as
Det. Connolly (uncredited)
1934
We Live Again as
Warden's Assistant (uncredited)
1934
Port of Lost Dreams as
Porky the Freda's 'Crew'
1934
She Had to Choose as
Higgins
1934
The Lemon Drop Kid as
Sullivan (uncredited)
1934
Belle of the Nineties as
Stogie
1934
She Was a Lady as
Bull (uncredited)
1934
The Girl from Missouri as
Cop (uncredited)
1934
Side Streets as
Cop (uncredited)
1934
Wild Gold as
Eddie Sparks
1934
Registered Nurse as
Officer Pat O'Brien (as Ed Gargan)
1934
Three on a Honeymoon as
Poker Player (uncredited)
1934
Good Dame as
House Detective (uncredited)
1934
David Harum as
Bill Montague (uncredited)
1934
Radio Dough (Short) as
Gang Leader (uncredited)
1934
Fugitive Lovers as
Policeman (uncredited)
1933
Queen Christina as
Drinker Betting on 9 (uncredited)
1933
Gallant Lady as
Policeman on Street (uncredited)
1933
Jimmy and Sally as
Married Meatpacker (uncredited)
1933
Ace of Aces as
Whitaker - Mechanic (uncredited)
1933
Bombshell as
Second Immigration Officer (uncredited)
1933
Turn Back the Clock as
Pete - Checkers Player (uncredited)
1933
Three Cornered Moon as
Mike the Landlord (uncredited)
1933
Mary Stevens, M.D. as
'Captain' the Policeman (uncredited)
1933
Pilgrimage as
Marty - Reporter (uncredited)
1933
Gambling Ship as
Deputy (uncredited)
1933
The Girl in 419 as
Lt. 'Babs' Riley
1932
The Naggers in Four Wheels - No Brakes (Short)
1932
The Door Knocker (Short) as
Man
1932
His Honor -- Penrod (Short) as
Jim Barry (uncredited)
1931
Via Express (Short)(as Ed Gargan)
1931
The Girl Habit as
Detective
1931
The African Dodger (Short)(uncredited)
1931
Tarnished Lady as
Al - Man in Bar (uncredited)
1931
Two A.M. (Short) as
Cop
1930
It's All Over (Short) as
Jerry
Soundtrack
1946
Cinderella Jones (performer: "You Never Know Where You're Goin' Till You Get There")
1944
San Fernando Valley (performer: "They Went Thataway")
1944
Song of the Open Road (" (I'm Havin') Fun in the Sun" (1944), uncredited)
Archive Footage
1953
I Was a Burlesque Queen as
Frankie
1949
Two Knights from Brooklyn as
Cab Driver (uncredited)
References
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