Otto Fries

Otto Fries was an American actor who is best known for his roles in films such as “A Night at the Opera,” “Bulldog Drummond Comes Back,” and “The Best Man Wins.”

Personal and Family Life

Otto Fries was born on October 28, 1887, in St. Louis, Missouri. He married Vivian A. Marshall, and they had two children named Sherwood Marshall and Ottilie Vivian. His parents were Emilie Wolford Fries and Daniel Gustav Fries Sr. He had several siblings, including Emilie Fries Majoewsky and Frieda Fries Beinker.

Career

Fries began his career as a stage comic before entering the film industry in the early 1910s. He worked with renowned studios like Keystone and Roach Films, appearing in films alongside famous comedians such as Stan Laurel and Charley Chase. Fries also acted in numerous German-language films as well as bit parts in major movies during the transition to sound films.

Death and Legacy

Otto Fries passed away on September 15, 1938, in Los Angeles, California. He was laid to rest at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, where his contributions to the film industry are remembered. He leaves behind a legacy as a versatile actor who entertained audiences for many years.

Filmography

TitleRelease DateCharacter
Bulldog Drummond Comes Back1937-09-24Sanghil Wun
Call of the Cuckoo1927-10-15Bit Part
Fair Warning1925-09-26
Railroadin’1929-06-15Joe’s father
Hotel Imperial1927-01-01Anton Klinak
The Best Man Wins1935-01-14Policeman
Fast and Furious1924-10-11The Manager
Alum and Eve1932-09-24Doctor (uncredited)
The First Seven Years1930-03-01Speck’s Father (uncredited)
Family Life1924-03-29Police Sergeant
Taxi for Two1928-09-02Foreman – Hoot Owl Garage
Expensive Husbands1937-11-27Franz, Buggy Driver
The Old Bull1932-06-04Mr. Bailey – Farmer
On the Loose1931-12-26Belligerent Bully (uncredited)
Boy Meets Girl1938-08-27Olaf – Masseur
High Flyers1937-11-07Fat Man on Kiddie Ride
The Younger Generation1929-03-04Tradesman
Time Flies1926-02-07
Here Comes the Band1935-08-30The Riveter / Cymbalist (uncredited)
Arsène Lupin Returns1938-02-25Truck Driver (uncredited)
All Wet1922-09-02Real Estate Agent
Free and Easy1921-12-11
Espionage1937-02-26Driver
Riley the Cop1928-11-25Munich Cabman
Car Shy1927-04-03The Auto Thieves’ Leader
Mary Burns, Fugitive1935-11-15Clerk at Employment Agency (uncredited)
The Burglar1928-09-12Gaspipe McGook, Bungalow Burglar
Sons o’ Guns1936-05-13German Spy
The Merry Widow1934-11-02Policeman (uncredited)
Surrender1927-01-02Tarras
Readin’ and Writin’1932-02-01The Blacksmith
Little Daddy1931-03-28Orphan Asylum Agent
Waltzing Around1929-05-13George
A Night at the Opera1935-11-15Otto the Elevator Operator (uncredited)
The Night of June 131932-09-17Baliff (uncredited)
Slave Ship1937-06-16Singer
Skybound1926-03-28
April Fool1920-11-21
Saturday’s Millions1933-09-30Old Grad
Human Cargo1936-05-15German Cook
Charlie Chan at the Opera1936-12-04Innkeeper (uncredited)

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