Cause of death Heart attack Spouse Jean Semels (m. ?–1946) Role Film actor | Name Harry Semels Years active 1917-1946 | |
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Born November 20, 1887 ( 1887-11-20 ) New York City, New York, U.S. Died March 2, 1946, Hollywood, California, United States Resting place Hollywood Forever Cemetery Movies Disorder in the Court, Three Little Sew and Sews, Wee Wee Monsieur, Movie Maniacs, Drum Taps Similar People George B Seitz, Jules White, Del Lord, Frank Capra, Robert Riskin | ||
Children Ruth Semels, David Semels | ||
Harry semels appeared in 9 three stooges films
Harry Semels (November 20, 1887 – March 2, 1946) was an American film actor. He appeared in over 315 film between 1917 and 1946.
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Career
Semels appeared in his first film in 1917. He began to achieve fame after arriving at Columbia Pictures, appearing several Three Stooges shorts including Disorder in the Court, Wee Wee Monsieur and Three Little Sew and Sews. He also appeared in features films like Road to Morocco, The Princess and the Pirate and The Kid from Brooklyn. A versatile character actor, Semels often appeared as serial villains, waiters, soldiers, lawyers, et al.
Personal life
Semels had two children, Ruth and David. David was killed in action during World War II.
Death
Semels died of a heart attack in 1946.
Filmography
Actor
1946
The Searching Wind as
Madrid Waiter (uncredited)
1946
Dressed to Kill as
Pub patron (uncredited)
1946
A Night in Casablanca as
Hotel Chef (uncredited)
1946
Badman's Territory as
Bettor (uncredited)
1946
The Kid from Brooklyn as
Ringsider at First Fight (uncredited)
1946
The Diary of a Chambermaid as
Townsman (uncredited)
1946
The Harvey Girls as
Townsman at Saloon (uncredited)
1945
Smart Boy (Short) as
Bar Customer (uncredited)
1945
San Antonio as
Mexican (uncredited)
1945
High Blood Pleasure (Short) as
Motorcycle Policeman (uncredited)
1945
Yolanda and the Thief as
Native Man (uncredited)
1945
Road to Utopia as
Lombardi - Spitting Passenger (uncredited)
1945
State Fair as
Follies Spectator (uncredited)
1945
A Thousand and One Nights as
Leader of Caravan (uncredited)
1945
That's the Spirit as
Theatre Patron (uncredited)
1945
Honeymoon Ahead as
2nd Convict (uncredited)
1945
The Unseen as
Hurdy-Gurdy Man (uncredited)
1945
It's in the Bag! as
Chef (uncredited)
1945
Eve Knew Her Apples as
Tony (uncredited)
1945
I Love a Mystery as
Mr. G's Doorkeeper Servant (uncredited)
1944
Can't Help Singing as
Peon (uncredited)
1944
Together Again as
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
1944
Bowery to Broadway as
Rowdy Drunk (uncredited)
1944
The Princess and the Pirate as
Pirate (uncredited)
1944
An American Romance as
Steel Worker (uncredited)
1944
The Conspirators as
Customs Assistant (uncredited)
1944
Strange Affair as
Man in Police Lineup (uncredited)
1944
Casanova Brown as
Vegetable Man (uncredited)
1944
Cry of the Werewolf as
Gypsy (uncredited)
1944
Gypsy Wildcat (uncredited)
1944
Wilson as
Man Seated Next to Judge Everton (uncredited)
1944
Make Your Own Bed as
Pedestrian (uncredited)
1944
The Black Parachute as
Harl - Guerilla (uncredited)
1944
Shine on Harvest Moon as
Golden Horseshoe Audience Member / Waiter (uncredited)
1944
Sailor's Holiday as
King's Guard (uncredited)
1944
Action in Arabia as
Rashid's Guard (uncredited)
1944
Passage to Marseille as
Cayenne Prison Colony Guard (uncredited)
1943
Jack London as
Ship Lookout (uncredited)
1943
The Chance of a Lifetime as
Jerome Wagner (uncredited)
1943
Doughboys in Ireland as
Pastry Chef (uncredited)
1943
Dizzy Pilots (Short) as
Sky Aircraft Co. Representative (uncredited)
1943
A Lady Takes a Chance as
Greek (uncredited)
1943
Secret Service in Darkest Africa as
Burier 1 [Ch. 8] (uncredited)
1943
The Falcon in Danger as
Excited Man (uncredited)
1943
Pilot #5 as
Barber in Vito's Outer Office (uncredited)
1943
Back from the Front (Short) as
German Sentry (uncredited)
1943
Slightly Dangerous as
Italian at Concert (uncredited)
1943
After Midnight with Boston Blackie as
Greek Florist (uncredited)
1943
They Got Me Covered as
Laughing Reporter in Montage (uncredited)
1943
The Hard Way as
Passerby (uncredited)
1943
Journey Into Fear as
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
1942
Reunion in France as
R.R. Mechanic (uncredited)
1942
Road to Morocco as
Jolla's Warrior (uncredited)
1942
Pierre of the Plains as
Man with Accordion (uncredited)
1942
The Pied Piper as
Train Passenger (uncredited)
1942
Tarzan's New York Adventure as
Circus Roustabout (uncredited)
1942
Moontide as
Waiter (uncredited)
1942
Two Yanks in Trinidad as
Waiter (uncredited)
1942
Woman of the Year as
Mug (uncredited)
1942
Wild Bill Hickok Rides as
Saloon Bouncer (uncredited)
1942
A Yank on the Burma Road as
Partner (uncredited)
1942
Arizona Terrors as
Cantina Manager (uncredited)
1941
Shadow of the Thin Man as
Italian at Wrestling Match Calling Nora's Hat 'Screwy' (uncredited)
1941
She's Oil Mine (Short) as
Referee (uncredited)
1941
Honky Tonk as
Pallbearer (scenes deleted)
1941
General Nuisance (Short) as
Latin American Delegate (uncredited)
1941
Accent on Love as
Tenant (uncredited)
1941
Barnacle Bill as
Tony (uncredited)
1941
Dutiful But Dumb (Short) as
Villager (uncredited)
1941
Meet the Chump as
Vendor (uncredited)
1941
Tall, Dark and Handsome as
Charlie, Party Guest (uncredited)
1940
Little Nellie Kelly as
Immigrant at Citizenship Ceremony (uncredited)
1940
The Devil's Pipeline as
Albu (uncredited)
1940
Seven Sinners as
Antro's Henchman (uncredited)
1940
North West Mounted Police as
Half-breed Archer (uncredited)
1940
The Great Dictator as
Jewish Fruit Stand Proprietor (uncredited)
1940
He Stayed for Breakfast as
Comrade (uncredited)
1940
Kit Carson as
Aide (uncredited)
1940
Foreign Correspondent as
Man in Sidewalk Crowd (uncredited)
1940
Pier 13 as
Ship Arrival (uncredited)
1940
They Drive by Night as
Leo (uncredited)
1940
New Moon as
Bondsman (uncredited)
1940
Phantom Raiders as
Cafe Bartender (uncredited)
1940
Alias the Deacon as
Townsman (uncredited)
1940
And One Was Beautiful as
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
1940
Strange Cargo as
Convict (uncredited)
1940
Granny Get Your Gun as
Juror (uncredited)
1940
I Take This Woman as
Man in Clinic (scenes deleted)
1939
Balalaika (uncredited)
1939
Crashing Thru as
Man Who Reports Gunfight (uncredited)
1939
Joe and Ethel Turp Call on the President as
Neighbor (uncredited)
1939
The Amazing Mr. Williams as
Race Track Spectator (uncredited)
1939
Overland Mail as
Pancho
1939
Rovin' Tumbleweeds as
Peanut Vendor (uncredited)
1939
Ninotchka as
Gurganov - Neighbor Spy (uncredited)
1939
Thunder Afloat as
Cook on Tugboat (uncredited)
1939
Midnight as
Policeman (uncredited)
1939
Star Reporter as
Mike (uncredited)
1939
King of the Turf as
Coffee Pot Proprietor
1939
Woman Doctor as
Worried Father (uncredited)
1939
Three Little Sew and Sews (Short) as
Count Alfred Gehrol
1938
The Girl Downstairs as
Crook at Train Station (uncredited)
1938
Flirting with Fate as
Member of Sancho's Band (uncredited)
1938
The Sisters as
Sailor on Ship (uncredited)
1938
The Spider's Web as
Henchman with Steve on Bus (uncredited)
1938
Time Out for Murder as
Bartender (uncredited)
1938
You Can't Take It with You as
Man (uncredited)
1938
I Am the Law as
Strong-Arm Hood at Lindsay's House (uncredited)
1938
The Gladiator as
Hamburger Man (uncredited)
1938
I'll Give a Million as
Man in Cafe (uncredited)
1938
Prison Break as
Tuna Fisherman at Party (uncredited)
1938
Marie Antoinette as
Townsman at Execution (uncredited)
1938
Blockade as
Seaman (uncredited)
1938
The Marines Are Here as
Marine (uncredited)
1938
Swiss Miss as
Organ Grinder (uncredited)
1938
Yellow Jack as
Cuban Carriage Driver (uncredited)
1938
International Crime as
Violinist (uncredited)
1938
King of the Newsboys as
Grocer (uncredited)
1938
State Police as
Albert Morton (uncredited)
1938
The Girl of the Golden West as
Peon Servant (uncredited)
1938
When G-Men Step In as
Charles (uncredited)
1938
A Slight Case of Murder as
Partygoer (uncredited)
1938
Wee Wee Monsieur (Short) as
Landlord (uncredited)
1938
Fiddling Around (Short) as
Rosina's Brother
1937
Wells Fargo as
Minor Role (uncredited)
1937
Rosalie as
Conspirator (uncredited)
1937
Candid Cameramaniacs (Short) as
19th Century Photographer with Moustache (uncredited)
1937
Missing Witnesses as
Tony - Italian Shop Owner (uncredited)
1937
Hollywood Round-Up as
Tony Papalini (uncredited)
1937
Conquest as
Minor Role (uncredited)
1937
The Trigger Trio as
Nick Popupopolis (uncredited)
1937
Partners in Crime as
Off-Stage Bit (uncredited)
1937
Life Begins with Love as
Radical (uncredited)
1937
The Girl Said No as
Vocal Coach (uncredited)
1937
Hot Water as
Barber (uncredited)
1937
My Dear Miss Aldrich as
Cafeteria Dining Customer (uncredited)
1937
Big City as
First Counterman (uncredited)
1937
The Firefly as
French Soldier (uncredited)
1937
Western Gold as
Barber (uncredited)
1937
Bad Guy as
Manelli (uncredited)
1937
Confession as
Porter on Train (uncredited)
1937
High, Wide and Handsome as
Bartender (uncredited)
1937
It Could Happen to You as
Fatso (uncredited)
1937
Sing and Be Happy as
Peddler (uncredited)
1937
The Last Train from Madrid as
Guard (uncredited)
1937
Hotel Haywire as
Flower Peddler (uncredited)
1937
Kid Galahad as
Waiter Restraining McGraw (uncredited)
1937
The Grand Hooter (Short) as
Ricardo (uncredited)
1937
The Soldier and the Lady as
Tartar (uncredited)
1937
Midnight Taxi as
Joe - Counterman (uncredited)
1937
New News (Short) as
Prince Humbert (uncredited)
1937
Swing It Professor as
Angelo
1937
A Family Affair as
Convention Delegate with Mustache (uncredited)
1937
Swing High, Swing Low as
Chief of Police (uncredited)
1937
Nancy Steele Is Missing! as
Joe Scarpa (uncredited)
1936
More Than a Secretary as
Apartment Custodian with Hose (uncredited)
1936
Along Came Love as
Orangeade Stand Proprietor (uncredited)
1936
Ellis Island as
Pietro Lonelli (uncredited)
1936
The Charge of the Light Brigade as
Sepoy Chief (uncredited)
1936
The Gay Desperado as
Manuel
1936
The Luckiest Girl in the World as
Bum
1936
Am I Having Fun! (Short) as
Maharajah of Gezzi (uncredited)
1936
Pepper as
Chauffeur (uncredited)
1936
The Bride Walks Out as
Furniture Mover (uncredited)
1936
The Case of the Velvet Claws as
A.G. 'Kicky' Kickopopolos
1936
Ticket to Paradise as
Vagrant (uncredited)
1936
Disorder in the Court (Short) as
District Attorney (uncredited)
1936
Counterfeit as
Italian (uncredited)
1936
Anthony Adverse as
Lottery Celebrant (uncredited)
1936
Human Cargo as
Barreto (uncredited)
1936
One Rainy Afternoon as
Clerk (uncredited)
1936
Half Shot Shooters (Short) as
General (uncredited)
1936
Under Two Flags as
Sgt. Malinas
1936
Midnight Blunders (Short) as
Dr. Wong (uncredited)
1936
Till We Meet Again as
Spy (uncredited)
1936
Give Us This Night as
Prisoner (uncredited)
1936
Movie Maniacs (Short) as
Cecil Z. Swinehardt - Director
1936
I'll Name the Murderer as
Luigi
1936
Just Speeding (Short)
1936
Exclusive Story as
Tony (uncredited)
1936
Rose of the Rancho as
Blacksmith (uncredited)
1935
I Don't Remember (Short) as
'Doctor' in Gambling Hall (uncredited)
1935
Hot Paprika (Short) as
Government Army Captain
1935
Millions in the Air as
Greek (uncredited)
1935
Coronado as
Hotel Guest (uncredited)
1935
Three Little Beers (Short) as
Third Gardener (uncredited)
1935
Escape from Devil's Island as
Rougon (uncredited)
1935
Crime and Punishment as
Porter (uncredited)
1935
Barbary Coast as
Lookout (uncredited)
1935
I Live My Life as
Greek Following Kay (uncredited)
1935
Alibi Racket (Short) as
Mr. Rinelli (uncredited)
1935
The Last Outpost as
Amrak (uncredited)
1935
Born to Gamble as
Henchman (uncredited)
1935
Love Me Forever as
Cafe Customer (uncredited)
1935
The Glass Key as
Street Speaker (uncredited)
1935
Ginger as
Customer at Bar (uncredited)
1935
Mister Dynamite as
Gambler (uncredited)
1935
Roaring Roads as
Harry - Man on the Road (uncredited)
1935
Old Sawbones (Short) as
2nd Street Fighter (uncredited)
1935
Stone of Silver Creek as
R. J. Simmons
1935
Les Misérables as
Cochepaille
1935
The Revenge Rider as
Henchman Rankin
1935
Let's Live Tonight as
Gardener (uncredited)
1935
The Wedding Night as
Wedding Guest (uncredited)
1935
Folies Bergère de Paris as
Bartender (uncredited)
1935
The Whole Town's Talking as
Italian Visitor (uncredited)
1935
Bordertown as
Silver Slipper Cashier (uncredited)
1934
One Too Many (Short)
1934
The Mighty Barnum as
Man in Museum (uncredited)
1934
Mills of the Gods as
Undetermined Secondary Role (uncredited)
1934
Sons of Steel as
Ryan
1934
Flirting with Danger as
Spanish Waiter (uncredited)
1934
Broadway Bill as
Conductor Bettor on Broadway Bill (uncredited)
1934
The Marines Are Coming as
Waiter (uncredited)
1934
I'll Fix It as
Garbage Man (uncredited)
1934
Marie Galante as
Steamship Crew Member (uncredited)
1934
I Sell Anything as
Statue Smasher (uncredited)
1934
Rocky Rhodes as
Dick Boggs
1934
British Agent as
Soviet Committeeman (uncredited)
1934
Death on the Diamond as
Barber Customer (uncredited)
1934
Down to Their Last Yacht as
Ship Passenger (uncredited)
1934
Pursued as
Cafe Proprietor (uncredited)
1934
Dames as
Newspaper Seller in 'I Only Have Eyes for You' Number (uncredited)
1934
Our Daily Bread as
Italian Shoemaker (uncredited)
1934
Name the Woman as
Waiter
1934
Murder in the Private Car as
Evil Eye (scenes deleted)
1934
Money Means Nothing as
Toy Vendor (uncredited)
1934
The Murder in the Museum as
Gat Werner (uncredited)
1934
Twentieth Century as
Poster Artist (uncredited)
1934
A Very Honorable Guy as
Greek (uncredited)
1934
Viva Villa! as
Soldier (uncredited)
1934
It Happened One Night as
Bus Passenger (uncredited)
1934
Bridal Bail (Short) as
Hotel Manager
1934
The Meanest Gal in Town as
Handcar Driver with Lulu (uncredited)
1934
Bombay Mail as
Platform Conductor (uncredited)
1933
I Am Suzanne! as
Balcony Spectator (uncredited)
1933
Flying Down to Rio as
Billboard Worker (uncredited)
1933
King of the Wild Horses as
John Foster
1933
The Bowery as
Artist (uncredited)
1933
Static (Short) as
Gangster (uncredited)
1933
Torch Singer as
Waiter in Bistro (uncredited)
1933
Lady for a Day as
The Greek - 'Fly on Sugar' Winner (uncredited)
1933
Deluge as
Ugly Gang Member (uncredited)
1933
Voltaire as
Undetermined Supporting Role (uncredited)
1933
Storm at Daybreak as
Serbian Villager (uncredited)
1933
Baby Face as
Speakeasy Drunk (uncredited)
1933
Hold Your Man as
Neighbor in Hallway (uncredited)
1933
Damaged Lives as
Waiter
1933
The Barbarian as
Pyramids Guide (uncredited)
1933
The Thrill Hunter as
Lou Norton
1933
Elmer, the Great as
Waiter (uncredited)
1933
Central Airport as
Havana Airfield Worker (uncredited)
1933
Pick-up as
Movie Theater Patron (uncredited)
1933
Smoke Lightning as
Man in Café (uncredited)
1933
Drum Taps as
Pete - Henchman
1933
Tonight Is Ours as
Assassin #2 (uncredited)
1932
The Wyoming Whirlwind as
Henchman Pete
1932
Young Blood as
Tony Murullo
1932
Virtue as
Tony (uncredited)
1932
Texas Buddies as
Ken Kincaid
1932
Vanity Street as
Italian Street Workman (uncredited)
1932
Tiger Shark as
Crewman (uncredited)
1932
Broadway to Cheyenne as
Louie Walsh
1932
American Madness as
Depositor (uncredited)
1932
Beauty Parlor as
Jewish Manicure Customer (uncredited)
1932
Mason of the Mounted as
Rancher (uncredited)
1932
Strangers of the Evening as
Gravedigging Thug (uncredited)
1932
Ghost Valley as
Pawnee
1932
This Is the Night as
Man in the Manhole (uncredited)
1932
Shopworn as
Construction Workman (uncredited)
1932
The Big Timer as
New Rochelle Panhandler (uncredited)
1932
South of the Rio Grande as
Bandido Leader
1932
Sin's Pay Day as
Louie Joe
1932
Texas Pioneers as
Renegade (uncredited)
1932
The Gay Caballero as
Waiter (uncredited)
1932
The Beast of the City as
Police Dispatcher (uncredited)
1932
Sally of the Subway as
Leopold Von Trump
1931
Night Beat as
Enricco Pommetti (as Harry Semil)
1931
Safe in Hell as
Jury Member (uncredited)
1931
Suicide Fleet as
Havana Merchant (uncredited)
1931
The Mystery of Compartment C (Short)
1931
The Yellow Ticket as
Jailer (uncredited)
1931
Platinum Blonde as
Waiter (uncredited)
1931
Bad Company as
Henchman (uncredited)
1931
An American Tragedy as
Juror (uncredited)
1931
Smart Money as
Gambler (uncredited)
1931
Subway Express as
Tony Pasquale (uncredited)
1931
Mr. Lemon of Orange as
Pool Hall Proprietor (uncredited)
1931
Dishonored as
Waiter (uncredited)
1931
The Drums of Jeopardy as
Karlov's Henchman (uncredited)
1931
Dance, Fools, Dance as
Emilio (uncredited)
1931
Fighting Caravans as
Brawler (uncredited)
1931
Command Performance as
Sergeant of the Guard (uncredited)
1931
The Lion and the Lamb as
Second Lascar
1930
Captain Thunder as
Barfly (uncredited)
1930
Big Money as
Waiter (uncredited)
1930
The Spoilers as
Miner (uncredited)
1930
The Bad Man as
Jose
1930
Women Everywhere as
Legionnaire Officer (uncredited)
1930
Hell's Angels as
Anarchist (uncredited)
1930
The Cuckoos as
Gypsy (uncredited)
1930
Those Who Dance as
Hood
1929
Condemned! as
Solitary Confinement Guard (uncredited)
1929
The Delightful Rogue as
Hymie
1929
Big News as
Reno Henchman (uncredited)
1929
Movie Night (Short) as
Movie Patron
1929
Hawk of the Hills as
Sheckard
1929
The Royal Rider as
Parvene
1929
Weary River as
Telephone Informer / Friend at Barney's (uncredited)
1928
The Tiger's Shadow as
Hawks
1928
Riley the Cop as
French Policeman (uncredited)
1928
The Battle of the Sexes as
Mr. Judson's Barber (uncredited)
1928
Virgin Lips as
Patron
1928
Beware of Blondes as
Portugee Joe
1928
Out with the Tide
1928
The Yellow Cameo as
Black Gavin
1928
Una nueva y gloriosa nación as
Berutti
1928
Put 'Em Up as
Lloyd Turner
1928
The Noose as
Waiter (uncredited)
1928
The Last Command as
Soldier - Movie Extra (uncredited)
1927
Her Wild Oat as
Lunch Counter Customer (uncredited)
1927
Isle of Forgotten Women
1927
Sunrise as
Carnival Gallery Man with Pig (uncredited)
1927
Hawk of the Hills as
Sheckard
1927
On Guard
1926
Stick to Your Story as
Fanatic
1926
Corporal Kate as
Doughboy (uncredited)
1926
The House Without a Key as
Saladine
1926
For Alimony Only as
Cop (uncredited)
1926
Moran of the Mounted as
Dubuc
1926
The Demon as
Joseph Lomax
1925
Play Ball as
Count Segundo
1925
The Crackerjack as
Guard (uncredited)
1925
The Heart of a Siren as
Barfly (uncredited)
1924
Wages of Virtue
1924
Into the Net as
Ivan Invanovitch
1924
America as
Hikatoo
1923
Plunder as
Jude Deering
1922
Speed as
Jim Sprague
1921
Hurricane Hutch as
Jim Tiegerley
1921
The Man Who Stole the Moon as
Dr. Santro
1920
Rogues and Romance as
Pedro Pezet
1920
Velvet Fingers as
Professor Robin
1920
The Phantom Foe as
The Phantom Foe
1920
Pirate Gold as
Siebert
1919
The Black Secret
1919
Bound and Gagged as
Don Esteban Carnero
1919
The American Way as
Half Breed
1919
A Fallen Idol as
Tushau
1919
Here Comes the Bride as
Sevier
1917
He Got There After All (Short) as
Bill Morris
Archive Footage
2015
Hey Moe, Hey Dad! (TV Series documentary) as
Various characters
- Bum's Rush (2015) - Various characters (uncredited)
- Eureka! (2015) - Various characters (uncredited)
- Slap Happy (2015) - Various characters (uncredited)
- A Trio Grows in Brooklyn (2015) - Various characters (uncredited)
1998
The Three Stooges Family Album (TV Movie documentary)
1994
Biography (TV Series documentary) as
Various
- Stooges: The Men Behind the Mayhem (1994) - Various (uncredited)
1990
The Three Stooges 60th Anniversary Special (TV Movie documentary)
1986
Classic Comedy Teams (Video documentary) as
District Attorney (segment "The Three Stooges")
1985
Stoogemania as
District Attorney (uncredited)
1966
The Baron's African War (TV Movie) as
Burier (uncredited)
1950
Riding High as
Bettor on Broadway Bill (uncredited)
1927
The Spider's Net
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