Tyler Brooke was an American actor who is best known for Poor Little Rich Girl, Madam Satan, and Playboy of Paris. He appeared prominently during the silent film era and into the sound film age.
Personal and Family Life
Born Victor Hugo de Biere on June 6, 1886, in New York City, Tyler Brooke had a diverse personal life. He was married three times; his spouses included Myrtle Laurine Neil, Laruna Wolcott, and Elizabeth Bauland, with whom he had one child. Brooke studied commercial law and banking before pursuing his career in acting.
Career Highlights
Throughout his career, Tyler Brooke played a variety of roles in both silent and sound films. From 1925 to 1927, he starred in several silent comedies for Hal Roach, often performing alongside notable actors such as James Finlayson, Oliver Hardy, and Stan Laurel. Despite a brief legal dispute with Hardy, he returned to work with Roach in 1942, continuing his acting career until later years.
Death and Legacy
Tyler Brooke passed away on March 2, 1943, in Los Angeles, California, a tragic end attributed to carbon monoxide poisoning from suicide. His contributions to film, especially in the comedy genre, are remembered by fans and historians alike.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Bluebeard’s Eighth Wife | 1938-03-25 | Clerk |
| Along Came Auntie | 1926-07-25 | The Under-Sheriff |
| Belle of the Nineties | 1934-09-21 | Comedian |
| Monte Carlo | 1930-08-27 | Armand |
| Wandering Papas | 1926-02-21 | Onion, a Bridge Engineer |
| Fazil | 1928-06-04 | Jacques Dubreuze |
| Playboy of Paris | 1930-10-18 | M. Cadeaux |
| The Magnificent Lie | 1931-07-25 | Pierre LeCoeur |
| Kitty Foyle | 1940-12-27 | Husband in Prologue (uncredited) |
| New Moon | 1930-12-23 | Gossipy Passenger on Ship |