George Regas

George Regas was an American actor known for his roles in films such as Beau Geste, The Charge of the Light Brigade, and Blood Money. He originally hailed from Goranoi, Greece, and had a notable career in Hollywood.

Personal and Family Life

Born Georgios Thomas Regakos on November 19, 1890, George Regas was the older brother of actor Pedro Regas. He was married to Reine Davies until her passing in 1938. George had two children, Charles Lederer and Pepi Lederer, and he was also a brother-in-law to famed actress Marion Davies.

Career

Before moving to the United States, George Regas performed as a stage actor in Athens. He gained recognition for his portrayal of “Romeo” in a Grecian version of Romeo and Juliet in New York. Throughout his film career, Regas often played supporting roles, frequently portraying characters from Latino, Native American, or Italian backgrounds, though many of his roles remained uncredited.

Death and Legacy

George Regas passed away on December 13, 1940, in Los Angeles, California, following complications from a throat infection surgery. His contributions to early cinema, particularly in character roles, left a lasting impression in the film industry.

Filmography

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Title Release Date Character
Blood Money 1933-11-17 Charley
Arrest Bulldog Drummond 1938-11-25 Soongh
The Charge of the Light Brigade 1936-10-20 Wazir
Mr. Moto Takes a Chance 1938-06-11 Bokor
Daniel Boone 1936-10-16 Black Eagle
The Red Blood of Courage 1935-06-01 Henchman Frenchy
Beau Geste 1926-08-24 Maris
The Light That Failed 1939-12-24 Cassavetti
The Legion of Missing Men 1937-07-28 Sergeant Garcia
Clipped Wings 1937-12-02 Fernando, Moran’s Henchman
Rose Marie 1936-01-31 Boniface
The Mark of Zorro 1940-11-08 Sergeant Gonzales
Battling with Buffalo Bill 1931-11-22 ‘Breed’ Johns
Pursuit 1935-08-09 Mexican Border Patrolman
Robin Hood of El Dorado 1936-03-17 Tomás
Code of the Secret Service 1939-05-27 Mexican Police Officer
Isle of Fury 1936-10-10 Otar
Waikiki Wedding 1937-03-23 Muamua
Sworn Enemy 1936-09-11 Greek, a Gangster (uncredited)
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes 1939-09-01 Henchman Mateo
Gunga Din 1939-01-26 Thug Chieftain (uncredited)
The Oklahoma Kid 1939-03-11 Pedro (uncredited)
The Rains Came 1939-09-15 Rajput (uncredited)
Hawaiian Buckaroo 1938-01-14 Regas
Trapped 1931-04-13 Jim Moore
The Girl from Mandalay 1936-04-19 Headman
Union Pacific 1939-05-05 Indian Hearing Mollie’s Telegraphy (uncredited)
Beau Ideal 1931-01-25 The Emir
Virginia City 1940-03-23 Murrell’s Halfbreed Henchman (uncredited)
The Californian 1937-07-18 Ruiz
Beau Geste 1939-07-24 Arab Scout (uncredited)
North West Mounted Police 1940-10-22 Freddie
Here’s to Romance 1935-10-04 Greek Husband
‘Til We Meet Again 1940-04-20 Mexican Bartender (uncredited)
Torrid Zone 1940-05-18 Sergeant of Police
Scouts to the Rescue 1939-01-17 Lokola -Indian Tribe High Priest
The Love Light 1921-01-08 Tony
Night Cargo 1936-01-07 Gus Noble
Left-Handed Law 1937-03-31 Sam Logan
The Wanderer 1925-08-19 Gaal