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

Title Release Date Character
Bulldog Drummond Comes Back 1937-09-24 Sanghil Wun
Call of the Cuckoo 1927-10-15 Bit Part
Fair Warning 1925-09-26
Railroadin’ 1929-06-15 Joe’s father
Hotel Imperial 1927-01-01 Anton Klinak
The Best Man Wins 1935-01-14 Policeman
Fast and Furious 1924-10-11 The Manager
Alum and Eve 1932-09-24 Doctor (uncredited)
The First Seven Years 1930-03-01 Speck’s Father (uncredited)
Family Life 1924-03-29 Police Sergeant
Taxi for Two 1928-09-02 Foreman – Hoot Owl Garage
Expensive Husbands 1937-11-27 Franz, Buggy Driver
The Old Bull 1932-06-04 Mr. Bailey – Farmer
On the Loose 1931-12-26 Belligerent Bully (uncredited)
Boy Meets Girl 1938-08-27 Olaf – Masseur
High Flyers 1937-11-07 Fat Man on Kiddie Ride
The Younger Generation 1929-03-04 Tradesman
Time Flies 1926-02-07
Here Comes the Band 1935-08-30 The Riveter / Cymbalist (uncredited)
Arsène Lupin Returns 1938-02-25 Truck Driver (uncredited)
All Wet 1922-09-02 Real Estate Agent
Free and Easy 1921-12-11
Espionage 1937-02-26 Driver
Riley the Cop 1928-11-25 Munich Cabman
Car Shy 1927-04-03 The Auto Thieves’ Leader
Mary Burns, Fugitive 1935-11-15 Clerk at Employment Agency (uncredited)
The Burglar 1928-09-12 Gaspipe McGook, Bungalow Burglar
Sons o’ Guns 1936-05-13 German Spy
The Merry Widow 1934-11-02 Policeman (uncredited)
Surrender 1927-01-02 Tarras
Readin’ and Writin’ 1932-02-01 The Blacksmith
Little Daddy 1931-03-28 Orphan Asylum Agent
Waltzing Around 1929-05-13 George
A Night at the Opera 1935-11-15 Otto the Elevator Operator (uncredited)
The Night of June 13 1932-09-17 Baliff (uncredited)
Slave Ship 1937-06-16 Singer
Skybound 1926-03-28
April Fool 1920-11-21
Saturday’s Millions 1933-09-30 Old Grad
Human Cargo 1936-05-15 German Cook
Charlie Chan at the Opera 1936-12-04 Innkeeper (uncredited)

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