Harry Spear was an American actor born on December 16, 1921, in Los Angeles, California. He is best known for his roles in The Flying Horseman (1926), School Begins (1928), and Raisin’ Cain (1926). He passed away on September 22, 2006, in San Diego, California.
Personal and Family Life
Harry Spear, whose birth name was Harry Sherman Bonner, spent his early years in California, where he began acting at a young age. Details about his family life are limited, but it is known that he had a passion for performing, which led him to a successful career in the film industry.
Career
Spear enjoyed a successful acting career in the late 1920s, appearing in a variety of silent films and early talkies. He gained recognition for playing characters named Harry in several films, showcasing his versatility as a child actor in numerous projects.
Death and Legacy
Harry Spear passed away from kidney cancer on September 22, 2006, at the age of 84. His contributions to early cinema, especially in children’s roles, are remembered by film enthusiasts and historians.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Boxing Gloves | 1929-09-09 | Harry |
| Railroadin’ | 1929-06-15 | Harry |
| Lazy Days | 1929-08-24 | Harry |
| Small Talk | 1929-05-18 | Harry |
| The Ol’ Gray Hoss | 1928-10-19 | |
| The Spanking Age | 1928-12-15 | Harry |
| Little Mother | 1929-06-01 | Harry |
| Election Day | 1929-01-12 | Harry |
| Cat, Dog & Co. | 1929-09-14 | Harry |
| Rainy Days | 1928-02-12 | Harry |
| Olympic Games | 1927-09-11 | Harry |
| Saturday’s Lesson | 1929-11-09 | Harry |
| The Glorious Fourth | 1927-06-26 | Harry |
| Bouncing Babies | 1929-10-11 | Harry |
| Noisy Noises | 1929-02-09 | Harry |
| School Begins | 1928-09-16 | Harry |
| Sea Scamps | 1926-02-14 | ‘Ginger’ |
| Baby Be Good | 1925-10-18 | Ginger |
| Raisin’ Cain | 1926-04-04 | Ginger |
| Grandpa’s Boy | 1927-03-06 | One of the Kids |
| Wiggle Your Ears | 1929-04-05 | Harry |
| Who’s Minding the Store? | 1963-11-28 | Customer (uncredited) |
| The Smile Wins | 1928-02-25 | Harry |
| Yale vs. Harvard | 1927-09-24 | Harry |
| The Old Wallop | 1927-10-21 | Harry |
| Heebee Jeebees | 1927-11-19 | Harry |
| Spook Spoofing | 1928-01-14 | Harry |
| Edison, Marconi & Co. | 1928-03-09 | Harry |
| Barnum & Ringling, Inc. | 1928-04-06 | Harry |
| Fair and Muddy | 1928-05-05 | Harry |
| Crazy House | 1928-06-02 | Harry |
| Growing Pains | 1928-09-22 | Harry |
| Fast Freight | 1929-01-01 | Harry |
| Playin’ Hookey | 1928-01-02 | Harry |
| Jess | 1912-05-21 | |
| The Holy Terror | 1929-03-09 | Harry |