Harry McCoy was an American actor and composer. He is best known for his roles in The Girl from Everywhere (1927), Call It Luck (1934), and Present Arms (1927).
Personal and Family Life
Harry McCoy was born on December 10, 1889, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He began his career as a vaudeville performer before transitioning to silent films. He worked alongside famous figures like Charlie Chaplin and Mabel Normand early in his career. McCoy was also known for his left-handedness, which was notable during his performances.
Career
McCoy had a diverse career in the entertainment industry, acting in silent films for various studios such as Selig, Joker, and Keystone. He was recognized not only for acting but also for his musical talents, composing many vaudeville songs. During the height of his career, he was cast as one of the Keystone Cops and appeared in several comedy shorts.
Death and Legacy
Harry McCoy passed away from a heart attack on September 1, 1937, in Hollywood, Los Angeles. He left behind a legacy as a versatile entertainer whose contributions included acting, directing, and composing music. His work in the early film industry and his collaboration with comedy legends continue to be remembered by film historians.
Filmography
Title
Release Date
Character
The Masquerader
1914-08-27
Actor
Mabel’s Strange Predicament
1914-02-09
Mabel’s Sweetheart (uncredited)
Caught in a Cabaret
1914-04-27
Mabel’s Boyfriend (uncredited)
Mabel’s Married Life
1914-06-20
Man in Bar
Getting Acquainted
1914-12-05
Flirt in Park (uncredited)
The Face on the Barroom Floor
1914-08-10
Drinker
His New Profession
1914-08-31
Policeman
Mabel at the Wheel
1914-04-18
Mabel’s Boyfriend (uncredited)
Mabel’s Blunder
1914-09-12
Harry
Mabel and Fatty’s Wash Day
1915-01-14
Mabel’s Nagging Husband
Stick Around
1925-03-01
Dr. Brown
Dirty Work in a Laundry
1915-07-19
The Laundry Truck Driver
Fatty’s Magic Pants
1914-12-13
Fatty’s Rival
Fatty’s Chance Acquaintance
1915-03-07
Pickpocket
Those Bitter Sweets
1915-06-07
The Suitor
Merely A Married Man
1915-06-11
The Husband
Fatty and Minnie He-Haw
1914-12-20
Barfly
His Favorite Pastime
1914-03-16
Bar Patron
Tango Tangle
1914-03-09
Piano Player (uncredited)
A Movie Star
1916-01-26
One-Man Orchestra
The Noise of Bombs
1914-11-19
1st Desperado
The Great Toe Mystery
1914-07-25
The Police Chief (uncredited)
Her Torpedoed Love
1917-05-13
The Drunk
Cinders of Love
1916-02-26
The Town Drunk
The Regeneration
1915-09-12
Owen at 17 (as H. McCoy)
A Film Johnnie
1914-03-02
Fireman / Audience Member Next to Charlie (uncredited)
The Knockout
1914-06-11
Society Piano Player (uncredited)
The Star Boarder
1914-04-04
Boarder Assisting with Magic Lantern Show (uncredited)
The Property Man
1914-08-01
Drunk in Audience (uncredited)
Tillie’s Punctured Romance
1914-12-21
Singer, Pianist / Prisoner / Various Others (uncredited)