Sam Rice was an American actor who is best known for Ye Olde Saw Mill, The Big Noise, and A Man to Remember. He was born George Samuel O’Hanlon on October 14, 1874, in New York City, New York, USA, and passed away on March 12, 1946, in Burbank, California, USA.
Personal and Family Life
Sam Rice was married to Lulu Beeson from June 15, 1908, until his death in 1946. The couple had three children together, one of whom was George O’Hanlon. He was also a grandfather to George O’Hanlon Jr., making him a significant figure in his family’s lineage.
Career
Sam Rice had a notable career as an actor, appearing in numerous films from the 1930s to the early 1940s. His roles were often uncredited, reflecting the nature of many actors at the time who played smaller parts in larger films. He is remembered for his contributions to the entertainment industry, especially in the genre of light comedy and burlesque.
Death and Legacy
Sam Rice died on March 12, 1946, in Burbank, California. His legacy lives on through his children and grandchildren, who carry on the family name and memories. Rice’s work is still appreciated by film historians and fans of classic cinema.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Big Noise | 1936-06-22 | Man Leaving Dry Cleaners (uncredited) |
| A Man to Remember | 1938-10-14 | Funeral Observer (uncredited) |
| Code of the Secret Service | 1939-05-27 | Extra in Casino (uncredited) |
| Guns of the Pecos | 1936-12-28 | Second Bartender |
| Mary Jane’s Pa | 1935-04-27 | Marvin’s Campaign Worker |
| The Murder of Dr. Harrigan | 1936-01-11 | Bald Patient |
| Treachery Rides the Range | 1936-05-02 | Cliff |
| Boulder Dam | 1936-03-07 | Fred Cook (uncredited) |
| Second Fiddle | 1939-06-30 | Minor Role |
| King of Hockey | 1936-12-19 | Man Whose Hat Elsie Smashes |
| The Cherokee Strip | 1937-05-15 | Court Clerk |
| Blazing Sixes | 1937-06-12 | Dance Hat Check Man (uncredited) |
| The Devil’s Saddle Legion | 1937-08-14 | Hotel Clerk |
| 20,000 Years in Sing Sing | 1932-12-24 | Doorman at Bar (uncredited) |
| Moonlight on the Prairie | 1935-11-02 | Bartender |
| Brides Are Like That | 1936-04-18 | Extra at Dance |
| I Married a Doctor | 1936-04-25 | Townsman at Party and Meeting |
| Man Hunt | 1936-01-29 | Ben (uncredited) |
| Trail in’ West | 1936-09-04 | Jerry – Bartender (uncredited) |
| White Bondage | 1937-08-05 | Sharecropper |
| Once a Doctor | 1937-01-23 | Sailor in Storm |
| Land Beyond the Law | 1937-03-13 | Rancher Joining Posse (uncredited) |
| California Mail | 1936-11-14 | Dance Hatcheck Man (uncredited) |
| Talent Scout | 1937-07-24 | Garage Owner (uncredited) |
| The Bank Dick | 1940-11-29 | Mr. Penny a Bank Customer (uncredited) |
| Knute Rockne All American | 1940-10-05 | Extra at Committee Hearing (uncredited) |
| Road Gang | 1936-03-28 | Convict Withholding Fork (uncredited) |
| Her Husband’s Secretary | 1937-02-26 | Man Leaving Office |
| Citizen Kane | 1941-04-17 | Man Singing at Inquirer Party (uncredited) |
| A Night at the Ritz | 1935-03-23 | Nick’s Spectator (uncredited) |
| The Go-Getter | 1937-05-22 | Mr. Simmons – Guest of J. Browne #2 (uncredited) |
| Penrod and Sam | 1937-02-28 | Passerby Watching Fight |
| Torchy Blane in Panama | 1938-05-07 | Ship Passenger (uncredited) |
| Bullets or Ballots | 1936-06-06 | Grand Jury Member (uncredited) |
| Black Legion | 1937-01-30 | Extra on Bus (uncredited) |
| The Lady and the Mob | 1939-04-03 | Dry Cleaner |
| One Foot in Heaven | 1941-11-01 | Man Quieting Boys in Theater (uncredited) |
| Dangerous | 1935-12-25 |