Jules Cowles

Jules Cowles was an American actor who is best known for his roles in The Scarlet Letter (1926), The Ne’er-Do-Well (1923), and One Hysterical Night (1929). He was born on October 18, 1877, in Farmington, Connecticut, USA, and passed away on May 22, 1943, in Hollywood, California, USA.

Personal and Family Life

Not much is widely known about Jules Cowles’s personal and family life. He was born as Julius D. Cowles, but details about his family or early years remain scarce. His career in theatre and film took precedence, leading him to concentrate on acting rather than his private life.

Death and Legacy

Jules Cowles died on May 22, 1943, in Hollywood, California. Throughout his career, he appeared in numerous films spanning the silent and early sound eras, leaving behind a legacy that includes many memorable characters that continue to be recognized today.

Filmography

Title Release Date Character
The Lost World 1925-02-02 Zambo
Seven Chances 1925-03-15 The Hired Hand
The Scarlet Letter 1934-09-18 Beadle
Sal of Singapore 1928-11-04 Cook
How to Vote 1936-09-04 Man on Platform (uncredited)
Young Eagles 1934-06-30 Pinardo Henchman-Guard (uncredited)
Rich Man, Poor Girl 1938-08-12 Man With Radio (voice, uncredited)
Love Finds Andy Hardy 1938-07-22 Court Attendant (uncredited)
Heaven on Earth 1931-11-27 Buffalo
Fast and Loose 1939-02-17 Casino Patron (uncredited)
Thunder Afloat 1939-09-15 Man with Finch (uncredited)
Heroes of the West 1932-06-19 Missouri
A Failure at Fifty 1940-07-01 Member of the Senate (uncredited)
Fury 1936-06-05 Frank (uncredited)
Bringing Up Father 1928-03-18 Dinty Moore
Law Beyond the Range 1935-02-15 Printer Lockjaw Nelson
Mockery 1927-08-13 Peasant Who Robs Tatiana (uncredited)
Love Is a Headache 1938-01-14 Hotel Doorman (uncredited)
Stablemates 1938-10-07 Singer at Beulah’s (uncredited)
The Show 1927-01-22 Robin’s Dressing Aide (uncredited)
Woman of the Year 1942-02-05 Joe (uncredited)
Cross Fire 1933-05-28 Whitney T. Wilson
The Gay Bride 1934-12-14 $100 Recipient (uncredited)
The Scarlet Letter 1927-01-08 The Beadle
One Hysterical Night 1929-10-05 William Tell
Reducing 1931-01-03 Man on Train with Big Mustache (uncredited)
Renegades of the West 1932-11-25 Marshal
The Fighting Parson 1933-08-01 J.A. Darby
Give Us This Night 1936-03-06 Prisoner (uncredited)
An Hour for Lunch 1939-03-17 Elevator Passenger (uncredited)
Billy the Kid 1941-05-30 Vagrant #1 (uncredited)
The Ne’er-Do-Well 1923-04-29 Allen Allan
The Were-Tiger 1925-05-31
Mannequin 1938-01-21 Derelict on Train (Uncredited)
Above Suspicion 1943-05-31 Man in Museum (Uncredited)
The Quitter 1916-07-10 Seth Moore
Fingers at the Window 1942-04-22 Crazy Man at the Clinic (uncredited)
Love on the Rio Grande 1925-07-25
The Girl Philippa 1917-01-21 Asticot
Double Wedding 1937-10-15 Gus, Waiter at Spike’s (uncredited)
Marie Antoinette 1938-08-26 Citizen at Tribunal (uncredited)
London After Midnight