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

TitleRelease DateCharacter
The Lost World1925-02-02Zambo
Seven Chances1925-03-15The Hired Hand
The Scarlet Letter1934-09-18Beadle
Sal of Singapore1928-11-04Cook
How to Vote1936-09-04Man on Platform (uncredited)
Young Eagles1934-06-30Pinardo Henchman-Guard (uncredited)
Rich Man, Poor Girl1938-08-12Man With Radio (voice, uncredited)
Love Finds Andy Hardy1938-07-22Court Attendant (uncredited)
Heaven on Earth1931-11-27Buffalo
Fast and Loose1939-02-17Casino Patron (uncredited)
Thunder Afloat1939-09-15Man with Finch (uncredited)
Heroes of the West1932-06-19Missouri
A Failure at Fifty1940-07-01Member of the Senate (uncredited)
Fury1936-06-05Frank (uncredited)
Bringing Up Father1928-03-18Dinty Moore
Law Beyond the Range1935-02-15Printer Lockjaw Nelson
Mockery1927-08-13Peasant Who Robs Tatiana (uncredited)
Love Is a Headache1938-01-14Hotel Doorman (uncredited)
Stablemates1938-10-07Singer at Beulah’s (uncredited)
The Show1927-01-22Robin’s Dressing Aide (uncredited)
Woman of the Year1942-02-05Joe (uncredited)
Cross Fire1933-05-28Whitney T. Wilson
The Gay Bride1934-12-14$100 Recipient (uncredited)
The Scarlet Letter1927-01-08The Beadle
One Hysterical Night1929-10-05William Tell
Reducing1931-01-03Man on Train with Big Mustache (uncredited)
Renegades of the West1932-11-25Marshal
The Fighting Parson1933-08-01J.A. Darby
Give Us This Night1936-03-06Prisoner (uncredited)
An Hour for Lunch1939-03-17Elevator Passenger (uncredited)
Billy the Kid1941-05-30Vagrant #1 (uncredited)
The Ne’er-Do-Well1923-04-29Allen Allan
The Were-Tiger1925-05-31
Mannequin1938-01-21Derelict on Train (Uncredited)
Above Suspicion1943-05-31Man in Museum (Uncredited)
The Quitter1916-07-10Seth Moore
Fingers at the Window1942-04-22Crazy Man at the Clinic (uncredited)
Love on the Rio Grande1925-07-25
The Girl Philippa1917-01-21Asticot
Double Wedding1937-10-15Gus, Waiter at Spike’s (uncredited)
Marie Antoinette1938-08-26Citizen at Tribunal (uncredited)
London After Midnight