George Rosener was an American actor and writer, born on May 23, 1879, in Brooklyn, New York, USA. He is best known for his roles in Sh! The Octopus (1937), The Secret of Treasure Island (1938), and I’ll Sell My Life (1941). He passed away on March 29, 1945, in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Personal and Family Life
George Rosener was married three times. His first marriage was to May Hillman, who passed away in 1913. He then married Adele R. Oswald in 1917, and they had one child before divorcing around 1940. He later remarried Adele R. Oswald shortly before her death in 1942.
Death and Legacy
George Rosener died on March 29, 1945, in Los Angeles. His contribution to the film industry, particularly in the 1930s and early 1940s, created a legacy that continues to be remembered by classic film enthusiasts. Despite not being a major star, he has a collection of notable performances that reflect his talent.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor X | 1932-08-03 | Otto, Dr. Xavier’s Butler |
| Abe Lincoln in Illinois | 1940-02-22 | Dr. Chandler |
| Sh! The Octopus | 1937-12-11 | Capt. Hook |
| The House of Secrets | 1936-10-28 | Hector Munson |
| In Old Cheyenne | 1941-04-04 | Sam Drummond |
| The Circus Queen Murder | 1933-04-10 | John T. Rainey |
| Ellis Island | 1936-11-04 | Uncle Ted Kedrich |
| Park Avenue Logger | 1937-03-16 | Matt O’Shea |
| They All Come Out | 1939-08-04 | Barney (uncredited) |
| The Secret of Treasure Island | 1938-03-17 | Capt. Samuel Cuttle |
| City of Missing Girls | 1941-03-27 | Dugan |
| Jungle Menace | 1937-09-01 | Professor |
| Union Depot | 1932-01-14 | Dr. Bernardi |
| The Devil Is Driving | 1932-12-09 | The Dummy |
| Alias the Doctor | 1932-02-25 | Dr. Von Bergman |
| Arkansas Judge | 1941-01-28 | Beaudry |
| The Case of the Black Cat | 1936-10-31 | Charles Ashton |
| New Faces of 1937 | 1937-07-02 | Doorman |
| Victory | 1940-12-21 | Dutch Clerk |
| Confessions of a Nazi Spy | 1939-05-06 | Klauber |
| 5th Ave Girl | 1939-09-22 | Park Hobo (uncredited) |
| In Name Only | 1939-08-18 | Dr. Hastings at Hotel (uncredited) |
| The Great Commandment | 1939-10-02 | Merchant |
| The Carson City Kid | 1940-07-01 | Town Judge |
| Colorado | 1940-09-15 | Secret Service Official |
| Florian | 1940-06-05 | Riding School Inspector |
| Sheriff of Tombstone | 1941-05-07 | Official |
| So Ends Our Night | 1941-02-27 | Custom Guard (uncredited) |
| Hitler: Beast of Berlin | 1939-10-07 | Wunderlich |
| Super-Sleuth | 1937-07-16 | Policeman |
| The Doorway to Hell | 1930-10-18 | Slick (uncredited) |
| Joe and Ethel Turp Call on the President | 1939-12-01 | Mr. Belknap |
| 70,000 Witnesses | 1932-09-09 | Ortello |
| The Test | 1935-05-10 | Trapper (uncredited) |