George Bookasta was an American actor who is best known for Hell Harbor, The Night Bird, and The Great O’Malley.
Personal and Family Life
George Bookasta was born on July 14, 1917, in Kansas City, Missouri. He had a brother named Basil Bookasta and was the father of Michael Bookasta. Details about his early life and personal interests remain largely private.
Career
George was active in the film industry and appeared in various movies from the late 1920s to the 1940s. His roles in films like Hell Harbor (1930) and The Night Bird (1928) are among his most recognized performances. Despite being uncredited in many of his roles, he worked consistently in the industry.
Death and Legacy
George Bookasta passed away on March 26, 2014, in Saratoga Springs, New York. His contributions to early cinema, particularly during the late silent and early sound film eras, are fondly remembered by film enthusiasts.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Great O’Malley | 1937-02-13 | Bootblack (uncredited) |
| Little Annie Rooney | 1925-10-18 | Child Role (uncredited) |
| I’ll Give a Million | 1938-07-27 | Newsboy (uncredited) |
| At the Circus | 1939-10-20 | Member of Quarttete (uncredited) |
| Forty Little Mothers | 1940-04-26 | Carlos |
| Hell Harbor | 1930-03-14 | Spotty |
| The Night Bird | 1928-09-16 | Joe |