Syd Crossley

Syd Crossley was an American actor born on November 18, 1885, in Islington, London, England, UK. He is best known for his roles in Those Were the Days (1934), Ain’t Love Funny? (1927), and Leave It to Me (1933). He passed away on November 15, 1960, in Redruth, Cornwall, England, UK.

Personal and Family Life

Syd Crossley was known as a Cockney character comedian with experience in the music hall and vaudeville. He began his career on stage at the age of 14, earning the title ‘The Long Comic.’ Details about his personal life and family are not widely documented.

Death and Legacy

Syd Crossley died on November 15, 1960, just a few days shy of his 75th birthday. His contributions to both British and American cinema as a versatile actor leave a notable legacy, especially in comedic roles. His performances continue to be appreciated by fans of classic cinema.

Filmography

Title	Release Date	Character
Dr. Pyckle and Mr. Pride	1925-07-30	Townsman
The Younger Generation	1929-03-04	Goldfish’s Butler
Perfect Understanding	1933-01-15	Butler
Save a Little Sunshine	1938-10-01	Assistant
Over the Garden Wall	1934-06-20	Podds
The Circus Kid	1928-10-07	Skelly’s Runner
Penny Paradise	1938-09-23	Uncle Lancelot
Me and Marlborough	1935-07-22	Soldier
Honeymoon for Three	1935-08-13	PC Smithers
For the Love of Mike	1932-12-01	Sullivan
Come on George!	1939-12-01	Police Constable Cronley
The Squeaker	1937-11-11	Minor Role
Queen of Hearts	1936-10-04	Constable
Feather Your Nest	1937-03-12	Police Constable
The Man Behind the Mask	1936-08-23	Policeman
You Made Me Love You	1933-10-01	Bleak
Cheer Up	1936-02-01	Waiter
Everything Is Rhythm	1936-06-11	Waiter
Those Were the Days	1934-04-02	Wyke
Mama Behave	1926-02-27	The Chase Butler
The Bermondsey Kid	1933-11-01	Porky
Suspense	1930-07-04	Cpl. Brown
Sensation	1936-12-16
Victoria the Great	1937-09-01
That Certain Thing	1928-01-01	Valet
Sweet Devil	1938-01-12	Police Constable
It’s a Bet	1935-02-01	Undetermined Role
His Lordship Goes to Press	1939-01-16
The Last Coupon	1932-07-21
Old Spanish Customers	1932-09-15	Spanish customs officer
The Umbrella	1933-05-26	Police Constable
Meet Maxwell Archer	1940-02-17	Perkins
Just for a Song	1930-03-11	Stage Manager
The Musical Beauty Shop	1930-03-01	Customer
The Flying Fool	1931-08-01	Hicks
Letting in the Sunshine	1933-02-01	Jenkyns
Men Like These	1932-01-30
High Society	1932-07-27	Simeon
Lucky Ladies	1932-09-01	Hector Ramsbottom
The Mayor’s Nest	1932-06-27	Milkman
Atlantic	1929-11-15	Telegraphist
Old Mother Riley	1937-08-13	Briggs’ Butler
Cotton Queen	1937-06-01	Shearman
The Gorilla	1927-11-13	Butler