Harold Huber was an American actor who is best known for The Thin Man, Charlie Chan on Broadway, and The Lady and the Mob. Born on December 5, 1909, in New York City, he made a significant impact in the film industry before his untimely death.
Personal and Family Life
Harold Huber was married to Ethel Silverberg from May 1, 1932, until his death in 1959. Together, they had one daughter, Margaret. He was known to be a well-educated individual who attended New York University and Columbia University, where he initially pursued a law career before turning to acting. Huber was also multilingual and enjoyed various interests outside of acting.
Death and Legacy
Harold Huber passed away on September 29, 1959, during surgery at Jewish Memorial Hospital in New York City. His death left a lasting impact on his family, including his wife Ethel and daughter Margaret. Huber was laid to rest at Mount Hebron Cemetery in Queens, New York, and he is remembered for his contributions to film, having appeared in several Best Picture Oscar nominees.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Thin Man | 1934-05-25 | Arthur Nunheim |
| Gangs of New York | 1938-05-23 | Panatella |
| City in Darkness | 1939-11-15 | Police Inspector Marcel Spivak |
| A Slight Case of Murder | 1938-02-26 | Guiseppe |
| Mysterious Mr. Moto | 1938-09-17 | Ernst Litmar |
| Beau Geste | 1939-07-24 | Voisin |
| Charlie Chan on Broadway | 1937-09-22 | Chief Inspector James Nelson NYPD |
| Charlie Chan at Monte Carlo | 1937-12-17 | French Police Inspector |
| Charlie Chan in Rio | 1941-09-05 | Senior Souto, police chief |
| Midnight Mary | 1933-06-30 | ‘Puggy’ Nestle |
| Crime Doctor | 1943-06-22 | Joe Dylan |