Bert Wheeler

Bert Wheeler

Deceased · Born: Apr 6, 1895 · Died: Jan 18, 1968

Known For

Half Shot at SunriseHalf Shot at Sunrise
Hook, Line and SinkerHook, Line and Sinker
The NitwitsThe Nitwits
Kentucky KernelsKentucky Kernels

Personal Details

BornApr 6, 1895 Paterson, New Jersey, USA
Spouse

  • Patsy Orr

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )

  • Sally Haines

    ( Feb 26, 1937 to Jun 2, 1939 )

  • Bernice Wheeler

    ( Apr 15, 1928 to Feb 19, 1936 )

  • Margaret Bruce Grae (Betty Wheeler)

    ( Apr 27, 1915 to Nov 11, 1926 )

Biography

Albert Jerome Wheeler, a renowned American comedian, took the stage by storm on April 7, 1895, and left an indelible mark on the world of entertainment until his passing on January 18, 1968. His illustrious career spanned the realms of Broadway theatre, American comedy feature films, and vaudeville acts, solidifying his status as a master of his craft.

Wheeler's most notable partnership was with the equally talented Broadway comic Robert Woolsey, and together they formed the iconic duo Wheeler & Woolsey.

Career

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1955
Brave Eagle
Brave Eagle
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1941
Las Vegas Nights
Las Vegas Nights as Stu Grant
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1939
The Cowboy Quarterback
The Cowboy Quarterback as Harry Lynn
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1937
On Again-Off Again
On Again-Off Again as William Hobbs
{"id":72643,"title":"High Flyers","year":"1937","character":"Jerry Lane","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/high-flyers","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72643.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72643.jpg"},"released":1}
High Flyers
High Flyers as Jerry Lane
{"id":95355,"title":"The Rainmakers","year":"1935","character":"Billy","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-rainmakers","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_95355.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_95355.jpg"},"released":1}
1935
The Rainmakers
The Rainmakers as Billy
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The Nitwits
The Nitwits as Johnny
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1934
Cockeyed Cavaliers
Cockeyed Cavaliers as Bert
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Kentucky Kernels
Kentucky Kernels as Willie Doyle
{"id":74692,"title":"So This Is Africa","year":"1933","character":"Wilbur","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/so-this-is-africa","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_74692.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_74692.jpg"},"released":1}
1933
So This Is Africa
So This Is Africa as Wilbur
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Diplomaniacs
Diplomaniacs as Willy Nilly
{"id":74949,"title":"Girl Crazy","year":"1932","character":"Jimmy Deegan","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/girl-crazy-1932","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_74949.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_74949.jpg"},"released":1}
1932
Girl Crazy
Girl Crazy as Jimmy Deegan
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Hold 'Em Jail
Hold 'Em Jail as Curley Harris
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1931
Peach O'Reno
Peach O'Reno as Wattles
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Cracked Nuts
Cracked Nuts as Wendell Graham
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Too Many Cooks
Too Many Cooks as Albert Bennett
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The Stolen Jools
The Stolen Jools as Bert Wheeler
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1930
Half Shot at Sunrise
Half Shot at Sunrise as Tommy Turner
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The Cuckoos
The Cuckoos as Sparrow
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Hook, Line and Sinker
Hook, Line and Sinker as Wilbur Boswell
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Dixiana
Dixiana as Peewee
{"id":83505,"title":"Rio Rita","year":"1929","character":"Chick Bean","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/rio-rita-1929","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_83505.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_83505.jpg"},"released":1}
1929
Rio Rita
Rio Rita as Chick Bean