George Sidney was an American actor best known for his roles in “In Hollywood with Potash and Perlmutter,” “Around the Corner,” and “Sweet Daddies.” He was born on March 15, 1877, in Nagynichal, Hungary, and passed away on April 29, 1945, in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Personal and Family Life
George Sidney, born Sammy Greenfield, had a family background connected to the entertainment industry. He was the brother of producer Louis K. Sidney and the uncle of director George Sidney. George was married to Carey Weber until her death around 1940.
Career
George was a comedian with extensive vaudeville experience. He started his performance career on stage in 1900 and transitioned to film acting in 1915. He became known for his engaging characters and appeared in many films during the 1920s and 1930s.
Death and Legacy
George Sidney passed away on April 29, 1945. He left behind a legacy as a talented performer who contributed to the early film industry and represented the comedic styles of his time. His family ties within the industry continued to influence film and theater even after his death.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Manhattan Melodrama | 1934-05-04 | Poppa Rosen |
| Rafter Romance | 1933-09-01 | Eckbaum |
| The Heart of New York | 1932-03-26 | Mendel Marantz |
| Radio Dough | 1934-02-05 | Mr. Sidney |
| In Hollywood with Potash and Perlmutter | 1924-09-28 | Abe Potash |
| Partners Again | 1926-02-15 | Abe Potash |
| The Cohens and the Kellys in Africa | 1930-12-21 | Cohen |
| The Life of Riley | 1927-09-03 | Otto Meyer – Police Chief |
| Give and Take | 1928-12-23 | Plant Foreman |
| For the Love of Mike | 1927-07-31 | Abraham Katz |
| Sweet Daddies | 1926-06-12 | Abie Finklebaum |
| The Good Old Soak | 1937-04-23 | Kennedy |
| The Cohens and Kellys in Hollywood | 1932-03-27 | Nathan Cohen |
| The Stolen Jools | 1931-04-04 | Cohen |
| Diamond Jim | 1935-09-01 | Pawnbroker |
| The Auctioneer | 1927-01-16 | Simon Levi |
| Rolling Along | 1930-09-30 | |
| Stable Mates | 1934-04-05 | |
| Plumbing for Gold | 1934-06-29 | |
| Fishing for Trouble | 1934-05-04 | |
| Ten Baby Fingers | 1934-01-26 | |
| Back to the Soil | 1934-08-10 | |
| The Latest from Paris | 1928-02-04 | Sol Blogg |
| The Cohens and Kellys in Paris | 1928-01-15 | |
| Hollywood on Parade No. A-8 | 1933-03-10 | Himself |
| We Americans | 1928-05-06 | Mr. Levine |
| Around the Corner | 1930-04-25 | Kaplan |
| The Cohens and Kellys in Trouble | 1933-04-15 | Nathan Cohen |
| The Cohens and Kellys | 1926-02-28 | Jacob Cohen |
| Millionaires | 1926-10-01 | Meyer Rubens |
| Running Hollywood | 1932-01-27 | Street Cleaner |
| Caught Cheating | 1931-01-21 | Sam Harris |
| The Cohens and Kellys in Scotland | 1930-03-01 | Cohen |
| The Prince of Pilsen | 1926-05-02 | |
| Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story | 2002-02-05 | Self (uncredited) |