Harry Fox was an American actor who is best known for Beatrice Fairfax, Beatrice Fairfax Episode 10: Play Ball!, and Beatrice Fairfax Episode 3: Billy’s Romance. He was born on May 25, 1887, in Pomona, California, and passed away on July 20, 1959, in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California.
Personal and Family Life
Harry Fox was married four times. His first wife was Jenny Dolly, followed by Beatrice Curtis, with whom he had one child. He later married performer Florrie Millership and finally Evelyn Brent, with whom he remained until his death. His parents were Owen Messman and Mamie Carringford.
Death and Legacy
Harry Fox died from natural causes on July 20, 1959. He left behind a legacy as a talented performer, known not only for his acting but also for his contributions to dance, particularly the “fox-trot,” which originated from his act in the Ziegfeld Follies.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Garden of the Moon | 1938-09-23 | Photographer (uncredited) |
| Fugitive in the Sky | 1936-11-28 | Second Radio Announcer |
| The Case of the Stuttering Bishop | 1937-06-08 | Clerk (uncredited) |
| The Cherokee Strip | 1937-05-15 | Meek Husband |
| Talent Scout | 1937-07-24 | Robert Donnolly – Rehearsal Director |
| Harry Fox and His Six American Beauties | 1929-07-21 | Himself |
| Beatrice Fairfax | 1916-08-07 | Reporter Jimmy Barton |
| The Bee & the Fox | 1929-07-22 | Self |
| Smart Blonde | 1937-01-02 | Coroner’s Man (uncredited) |
| The Go-Getter | 1937-05-22 | Man (uncredited) |
| Love Time | 1934-11-03 | |
| Missing Witnesses | 1937-12-11 | Auditor (uncredited) |