Robert Woolsey

Robert Woolsey

Deceased · Born: Aug 12, 1888 · Died: Oct 31, 1938

Known For

Half Shot at SunriseHalf Shot at Sunrise
Hook, Line and SinkerHook, Line and Sinker
So This Is AfricaSo This Is Africa
The NitwitsThe Nitwits

Personal Details

BornAug 12, 1888 Oakland, California, USA

Biography

Robert Rolla Woolsey, a renowned American comedian, was born on August 14, 1888, and went on to achieve great success in both the stage and screen, leaving an indelible mark on the world of comedy. As one half of the iconic 1930s comedy duo Wheeler & Woolsey, Woolsey's talents and charisma helped to captivate audiences and make him a beloved figure in the entertainment industry.

Career

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1937
On Again-Off Again
On Again-Off Again as Claude Horton
{"id":72643,"title":"High Flyers","year":"1937","character":"Pierre Potkin","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 Pierre Potkin
{"id":95355,"title":"The Rainmakers","year":"1935","character":"Roscoe Horne","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 Roscoe Horne
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The Nitwits
The Nitwits as Newton
{"id":74349,"title":"Cockeyed Cavaliers","year":"1934","character":"Bob","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/cockeyed-cavaliers","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_74349.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_74349.jpg"},"released":1}
1934
Cockeyed Cavaliers
Cockeyed Cavaliers as Bob
{"id":83365,"title":"Kentucky Kernels","year":"1934","character":"Elmer Dugan","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/kentucky-kernels","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_83365.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_83365.jpg"},"released":1}
Kentucky Kernels
Kentucky Kernels as Elmer Dugan
{"id":74692,"title":"So This Is Africa","year":"1933","character":"Alexander","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 Alexander
{"id":74650,"title":"Diplomaniacs","year":"1933","character":"Hercules Grub","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/diplomaniacs","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_74650.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_74650.jpg"},"released":1}
Diplomaniacs
Diplomaniacs as Hercules Grub
{"id":74949,"title":"Girl Crazy","year":"1932","character":"Slick Foster","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 Slick Foster
{"id":75014,"title":"Hold 'Em Jail","year":"1932","character":"Spider Robbins","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/hold-em-jail-1932","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_75014.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_75014.jpg"},"released":1}
Hold 'Em Jail
Hold 'Em Jail as Spider Robbins
{"id":75419,"title":"Peach O'Reno","year":"1931","character":"Julius Swift","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/peach-oreno-1931","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_75419.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_75419.jpg"},"released":1}
1931
Peach O'Reno
Peach O'Reno as Julius Swift
{"id":75370,"title":"Cracked Nuts","year":"1931","character":"Zander Ulysses Parkhurst","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/cracked-nuts","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_75370.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_75370.jpg"},"released":1}
Cracked Nuts
Cracked Nuts as Zander Ulysses Parkhurst
{"id":75371,"title":"Everything's Rosie","year":"1931","character":"Dr. J. Dockweiler Droop","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/everythings-rosie-1931","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_75371.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_75371.jpg"},"released":1}
Everything's Rosie
Everything's Rosie as Dr. J. Dockweiler Droop
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The Stolen Jools
The Stolen Jools as Robert Woolsey
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1930
Half Shot at Sunrise
Half Shot at Sunrise as Gilbert Simpson
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The Cuckoos
The Cuckoos as Prof. Cunningham
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Hook, Line and Sinker
Hook, Line and Sinker as Addington Ganzy
{"id":83489,"title":"Dixiana","year":"1930","character":"Ginger Dandy","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/dixiana","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_83489.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_83489.jpg"},"released":1}
Dixiana
Dixiana as Ginger Dandy
{"id":83505,"title":"Rio Rita","year":"1929","character":"Ned Lovett","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 Ned Lovett