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Harry Semels

Bio: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Harry Semels (November 20, 1887 – March 2, 1946) was an American film actor. He appeared in over 315 film between 1917 and 1946
Born: Sun, Nov 20 1887
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA

Death: Sat, Mar 02 1946
Harry Semels is 58 years old
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Poster of Riding High
Riding High
Harry Semels would have been no older than
58 in Riding High
as 'Bettor on Broadway Bill (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Wed, Apr 12 1950
Poster of Badman's Territory
Badman's Territory
Harry Semels would have been no older than
58 in Badman's Territory
as 'Bettor (uncredited)'.
Sat, May 04 1946
Poster of Road to Utopia
Road to Utopia
Harry Semels was
58 in Road to Utopia
as 'Lombardi - Spitting Passenger (uncredited)'.
Wed, Feb 27 1946
Poster of The Diary of a Chambermaid
The Diary of a Chambermaid
Harry Semels was
58 in The Diary of a Chambermaid
as 'Townsman (Uncredited)'.
Fri, Feb 15 1946
Poster of A Thousand and One Nights
A Thousand and One Nights
Harry Semels was
57 in A Thousand and One Nights
as 'Leader of Caravan'.
Fri, Jul 20 1945
Poster of Eve Knew Her Apples
Eve Knew Her Apples
Harry Semels was
57 in Eve Knew Her Apples
as 'Tony (uncredited)'.
Thu, Apr 12 1945
Poster of I Love a Mystery
I Love a Mystery
Harry Semels was
57 in I Love a Mystery
as 'Mr. G's Doorkeeper Servant (Uncredited)'.
Thu, Jan 25 1945
Poster of Can't Help Singing
Can't Help Singing
Harry Semels was
57 in Can't Help Singing
as 'Peon (uncredited)'.
Mon, Dec 25 1944
Poster of Strange Affair
Strange Affair
Harry Semels was
56 in Strange Affair
as 'Man in Police Lineup (Uncredited)'.
Thu, Oct 05 1944
Poster of Make Your Own Bed
Make Your Own Bed
Harry Semels was
56 in Make Your Own Bed
as 'Pedestrian'.
Sat, Jun 10 1944
Poster of The Chance of a Lifetime
The Chance of a Lifetime
Harry Semels was
55 in The Chance of a Lifetime
as 'Jerome Wagner (Uncredited)'.
Tue, Oct 26 1943
Poster of Dizzy Pilots
Dizzy Pilots
Harry Semels was
55 in Dizzy Pilots
as 'Sky Aircraft Co. Representative (uncredited)'.
Fri, Sep 24 1943
Poster of A Lady Takes a Chance
A Lady Takes a Chance
Harry Semels was
55 in A Lady Takes a Chance
as 'Greek'.
Thu, Aug 19 1943
Poster of Slightly Dangerous
Slightly Dangerous
Harry Semels was
55 in Slightly Dangerous
as 'Italian at concert (uncredited)'.
Thu, Apr 01 1943
Poster of After Midnight with Boston Blackie
After Midnight with Boston Blackie
Harry Semels was
55 in After Midnight with Boston Blackie
as 'Greek Florist'.
Thu, Mar 18 1943
Poster of The Hard Way
The Hard Way
Harry Semels was
55 in The Hard Way
as 'Passerby (Uncredited)'.
Wed, Jan 13 1943
Poster of Reunion in France
Reunion in France
Harry Semels was
55 in Reunion in France
as 'R.R. Mechanic (uncredited)'.
Fri, Dec 25 1942
Poster of Road to Morocco
Road to Morocco
Harry Semels was
54 in Road to Morocco
as 'Jolla's Warrior (uncredited)'.
Tue, Nov 10 1942
Poster of Moontide
Moontide
Harry Semels was
54 in Moontide
as 'Waiter'.
Fri, May 29 1942
Poster of Woman of the Year
Woman of the Year
Harry Semels was
54 in Woman of the Year
as 'Mug (uncredited)'.
Thu, Feb 05 1942
Poster of Wild Bill Hickok Rides
Wild Bill Hickok Rides
Harry Semels was
54 in Wild Bill Hickok Rides
as 'Saloon Bouncer'.
Sat, Jan 31 1942
Poster of She's Oil Mine
She's Oil Mine
Harry Semels was
54 in She's Oil Mine
as 'Referee'.
Thu, Nov 20 1941
Poster of General Nuisance
General Nuisance
Harry Semels was
53 in General Nuisance
as 'Latin America Delagate'.
Thu, Sep 18 1941
Poster of Little Nellie Kelly
Little Nellie Kelly
Harry Semels was
53 in Little Nellie Kelly
as 'Immigrant at Citizenship Ceremony (uncredited)'.
Fri, Nov 22 1940
Poster of Seven Sinners
Seven Sinners
Harry Semels was
52 in Seven Sinners
as 'Antro's Henchman (uncredited)'.
Fri, Oct 25 1940
Poster of North West Mounted Police
North West Mounted Police
Harry Semels was
52 in North West Mounted Police
as 'Half-breed Archer'.
Tue, Oct 22 1940
Poster of The Great Dictator
The Great Dictator
Harry Semels was
52 in The Great Dictator
as 'Jewish Fruit Stand Proprietor (uncredited)'.
Tue, Oct 15 1940
Poster of He Stayed for Breakfast
He Stayed for Breakfast
Harry Semels was
52 in He Stayed for Breakfast
as 'Communist, Comrade'.
Sat, Aug 31 1940
Poster of Kit Carson
Kit Carson
Harry Semels was
52 in Kit Carson
as 'Aide'.
Fri, Aug 30 1940
Poster of Foreign Correspondent
Foreign Correspondent
Harry Semels was
52 in Foreign Correspondent
as 'Sidewalk Crowd Extra (uncredited)'.
Fri, Aug 16 1940
Poster of They Drive by Night
They Drive by Night
Harry Semels was
52 in They Drive by Night
as 'Leo, Cashier (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jul 26 1940
Poster of New Moon
New Moon
Harry Semels was
52 in New Moon
as 'Bondsman'.
Fri, Jun 28 1940
Poster of Phantom Raiders
Phantom Raiders
Harry Semels was
52 in Phantom Raiders
as 'Cafe Bartender'.
Fri, Jun 07 1940
Poster of And One Was Beautiful
And One Was Beautiful
Harry Semels was
52 in And One Was Beautiful
as 'Courtroom Spectator'.
Fri, Apr 05 1940
Poster of Strange Cargo
Strange Cargo
Harry Semels was
52 in Strange Cargo
as 'Convict (uncredited)'.
Fri, Mar 01 1940
Poster of Balalaika
Balalaika
Harry Semels was
52 in Balalaika
as '(uncredited)'.
Fri, Dec 15 1939
Poster of Crashing Thru
Crashing Thru
Harry Semels was
52 in Crashing Thru
as 'Man Who Reports Gunfight'.
Mon, Dec 11 1939
Poster of Joe and Ethel Turp Call on the President
Joe and Ethel Turp Call on the President
Harry Semels was
52 in Joe and Ethel Turp Call on the President
as 'Neighbor'.
Fri, Dec 01 1939
Poster of Ninotchka
Ninotchka
Harry Semels was
52 in Ninotchka
as 'Gurganov (uncredited)'.
Thu, Nov 23 1939
Poster of The Amazing Mr. Williams
The Amazing Mr. Williams
Harry Semels was
52 in The Amazing Mr. Williams
as 'Race Track Spectator (uncredited)'.
Wed, Nov 22 1939
Poster of Overland Mail
Overland Mail
Harry Semels was
51 in Overland Mail
as 'Pancho'.
Thu, Nov 16 1939
Poster of Thunder Afloat
Thunder Afloat
Harry Semels was
51 in Thunder Afloat
as 'Cook on Tugboat (uncredited)'.
Fri, Sep 15 1939
Poster of Midnight
Midnight
Harry Semels was
51 in Midnight
as 'Police Officer (uncredited)'.
Fri, Mar 24 1939
Poster of Star Reporter
Star Reporter
Harry Semels was
51 in Star Reporter
as 'Mike'.
Wed, Feb 22 1939
Poster of King of the Turf
King of the Turf
Harry Semels was
51 in King of the Turf
as 'Coffee Pot Proprietor'.
Fri, Feb 17 1939
Poster of Three Little Sew and Sews
Three Little Sew and Sews
Harry Semels was
51 in Three Little Sew and Sews
as 'Count Alfred Gehrol'.
Fri, Jan 06 1939
Poster of Flirting with Fate
Flirting with Fate
Harry Semels was
51 in Flirting with Fate
as 'Member of Sancho's Band'.
Fri, Dec 02 1938
Poster of You Can't Take It with You
You Can't Take It with You
Harry Semels was
50 in You Can't Take It with You
as 'Man (uncredited)'.
Thu, Sep 01 1938
Poster of Marie Antoinette
Marie Antoinette
Harry Semels was
50 in Marie Antoinette
as 'Townsman at Execution (uncredited)'.
Fri, Aug 26 1938
Poster of I'll Give a Million
I'll Give a Million
Harry Semels was
50 in I'll Give a Million
as 'Man in Cafe (uncredited)'.
Wed, Jul 27 1938
Poster of State Police
State Police
Harry Semels was
50 in State Police
as 'Albert Morton'.
Fri, Mar 18 1938
Poster of The Girl of the Golden West
The Girl of the Golden West
Harry Semels was
50 in The Girl of the Golden West
as 'Peon Servant'.
Fri, Mar 18 1938
Poster of Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo
Harry Semels was
50 in Wells Fargo
as 'Minor Role'.
Fri, Dec 31 1937
Poster of Missing Witnesses
Missing Witnesses
Harry Semels was
50 in Missing Witnesses
as 'Tony - Italian Shop Owner (uncredited)'.
Sat, Dec 11 1937
Poster of Hollywood Round-Up
Hollywood Round-Up
Harry Semels was
49 in Hollywood Round-Up
as 'Tony Papalini'.
Sat, Nov 06 1937
Poster of Hot Water
Hot Water
Harry Semels was
49 in Hot Water
as 'Barber (uncredited)'.
Fri, Sep 24 1937
Poster of My Dear Miss Aldrich
My Dear Miss Aldrich
Harry Semels was
49 in My Dear Miss Aldrich
as 'Cafeteria Dining Customer (uncredited)'.
Fri, Sep 17 1937
Poster of Kid Galahad
Kid Galahad
Harry Semels was
49 in Kid Galahad
as '(uncredited)'.
Sat, May 29 1937
Poster of The Soldier and the Lady
The Soldier and the Lady
Harry Semels was
49 in The Soldier and the Lady
as 'Tartar (Uncredited)'.
Fri, Apr 09 1937
Poster of Midnight Taxi
Midnight Taxi
Harry Semels was
49 in Midnight Taxi
as 'Joe, Counterman'.
Sun, Apr 04 1937
Poster of New News
New News
Harry Semels was
49 in New News
as 'Prince Albert'.
Thu, Apr 01 1937
Poster of Swing It Professor
Swing It Professor
Harry Semels was
49 in Swing It Professor
as 'Angelo'.
Sat, Mar 13 1937
Poster of Midnight Blunders
Midnight Blunders
Harry Semels was
49 in Midnight Blunders
as 'Dr. Wong (uncredited)'.
Sun, Dec 13 1936
Poster of More Than a Secretary
More Than a Secretary
Harry Semels was
49 in More Than a Secretary
as 'Apartment Custodian with Hose (uncredited)'.
Thu, Dec 10 1936
Poster of The Gay Desperado
The Gay Desperado
Harry Semels was
48 in The Gay Desperado
as 'Manuel'.
Fri, Oct 02 1936
Poster of The Luckiest Girl in the World
The Luckiest Girl in the World
Harry Semels was
48 in The Luckiest Girl in the World
as 'Bum'.
Thu, Oct 01 1936
Poster of The Case of the Velvet Claws
The Case of the Velvet Claws
Harry Semels was
48 in The Case of the Velvet Claws
as 'A. G. 'Kicky' Kickopopolos'.
Fri, Jul 03 1936
Poster of Disorder in the Court
Disorder in the Court
Harry Semels was
48 in Disorder in the Court
as 'District Attorney (uncredited)'.
Sat, May 30 1936
Poster of Human Cargo
Human Cargo
Harry Semels was
48 in Human Cargo
as 'Barreto'.
Fri, May 15 1936
Poster of One Rainy Afternoon
One Rainy Afternoon
Harry Semels was
48 in One Rainy Afternoon
as 'Clerk (Uncredited)'.
Wed, May 13 1936
Poster of Give Us This Night
Give Us This Night
Harry Semels was
48 in Give Us This Night
as 'Prisoner'.
Fri, Mar 06 1936
Poster of Movie Maniacs
Movie Maniacs
Harry Semels was
48 in Movie Maniacs
as 'Cecil Z. Swinehardt - Director'.
Thu, Feb 20 1936
Poster of I'll Name the Murderer
I'll Name the Murderer
Harry Semels was
48 in I'll Name the Murderer
as 'Luigi'.
Sun, Jan 26 1936
Poster of I Don't Remember
I Don't Remember
Harry Semels was
48 in I Don't Remember
as ''Doctor' in Gambling Hall'.
Wed, Dec 25 1935
Poster of I Live My Life
I Live My Life
Harry Semels was
47 in I Live My Life
as 'Greek Following Kay (Uncredited)'.
Fri, Oct 04 1935
Poster of Les Misérables
Les Misérables
Harry Semels was
47 in Les Misérables
as 'Cochepaille'.
Sat, Apr 20 1935
Poster of Stone of Silver Creek
Stone of Silver Creek
Harry Semels was
47 in Stone of Silver Creek
as 'R. J. Simmons'.
Sun, Apr 14 1935
Poster of The Revenge Rider
The Revenge Rider
Harry Semels was
47 in The Revenge Rider
as 'Henchman Rankin'.
Mon, Mar 18 1935
Poster of The Wedding Night
The Wedding Night
Harry Semels was
47 in The Wedding Night
as 'Wedding Guest'.
Fri, Mar 08 1935
Poster of One Too Many
One Too Many
Harry Semels was
47 in One Too Many
Fri, Dec 28 1934
Poster of Broadway Bill
Broadway Bill
Harry Semels was
47 in Broadway Bill
as 'Conductor Bettor on Broadway Bill (uncredited)'.
Fri, Nov 30 1934
Poster of I Sell Anything
I Sell Anything
Harry Semels was
46 in I Sell Anything
as 'Statue Smasher (uncredited)'.
Sat, Oct 20 1934
Poster of Our Daily Bread
Our Daily Bread
Harry Semels was
46 in Our Daily Bread
as 'Italian Shoemaker (uncredited)'.
Tue, Oct 02 1934
Poster of Rocky Rhodes
Rocky Rhodes
Harry Semels was
46 in Rocky Rhodes
as 'Dick Boggs'.
Mon, Sep 24 1934
Poster of Down to Their Last Yacht
Down to Their Last Yacht
Harry Semels was
46 in Down to Their Last Yacht
as 'Ship Passenger (uncredited)'.
Fri, Aug 31 1934
Poster of Twentieth Century
Twentieth Century
Harry Semels was
46 in Twentieth Century
as 'Poster Artist (uncredited)'.
Fri, May 11 1934
Poster of A Very Honorable Guy
A Very Honorable Guy
Harry Semels was
46 in A Very Honorable Guy
as 'Greek'.
Wed, Apr 18 1934
Poster of It Happened One Night
It Happened One Night
Harry Semels was
46 in It Happened One Night
as 'Bus Passenger (uncredited)'.
Thu, Feb 22 1934
Poster of Bridal Bail
Bridal Bail
Harry Semels was
46 in Bridal Bail
as 'Hotel Manager'.
Fri, Feb 09 1934
Poster of Bombay Mail
Bombay Mail
Harry Semels was
46 in Bombay Mail
as 'Platform Conductor'.
Sat, Jan 06 1934
Poster of I Am Suzanne!
I Am Suzanne!
Harry Semels was
46 in I Am Suzanne!
as 'Balcony Spectator'.
Mon, Dec 25 1933
Poster of King of the Wild Horses
King of the Wild Horses
Harry Semels was
45 in King of the Wild Horses
as 'John Foster'.
Fri, Nov 10 1933
Poster of Damaged Lives
Damaged Lives
Harry Semels was
45 in Damaged Lives
as 'Waiter'.
Fri, Sep 15 1933
Poster of Torch Singer
Torch Singer
Harry Semels was
45 in Torch Singer
as 'Waiter in Bistro'.
Fri, Sep 08 1933
Poster of Baby Face
Baby Face
Harry Semels was
45 in Baby Face
as 'Speakeasy Drunk (uncredited)'.
Thu, Jul 13 1933
Poster of Storm at Daybreak
Storm at Daybreak
Harry Semels was
45 in Storm at Daybreak
as 'Serbian Villager (uncredited)'.
Wed, Jun 14 1933
Poster of The Thrill Hunter
The Thrill Hunter
Harry Semels was
45 in The Thrill Hunter
as 'Henchman Lou Norton'.
Sun, Apr 30 1933
Poster of Elmer, the Great
Elmer, the Great
Harry Semels was
45 in Elmer, the Great
as 'Waiter (uncredited)'.
Sat, Apr 29 1933
Poster of Drum Taps
Drum Taps
Harry Semels was
45 in Drum Taps
as 'Henchman Pete'.
Mon, Jan 23 1933
Poster of Young Blood
Young Blood
Harry Semels was
44 in Young Blood
as 'Tony Murullo'.
Sat, Nov 05 1932
Poster of Texas Buddies
Texas Buddies
Harry Semels was
44 in Texas Buddies
as 'Ken Kincaid'.
Tue, Oct 18 1932
Poster of Vanity Street
Vanity Street
Harry Semels was
44 in Vanity Street
as 'Italian Street Workman (uncredited)'.
Fri, Oct 14 1932
Poster of Tiger Shark
Tiger Shark
Harry Semels was
44 in Tiger Shark
as 'Crewman (uncredited)'.
Sat, Sep 24 1932
Poster of American Madness
American Madness
Harry Semels was
44 in American Madness
Mon, Aug 15 1932
Poster of Ghost Valley
Ghost Valley
Harry Semels was
44 in Ghost Valley
as 'Pawnee'.
Fri, May 13 1932
Poster of This Is the Night
This Is the Night
Harry Semels was
44 in This Is the Night
as 'Man in the Manhole (uncredited)'.
Fri, Apr 08 1932
Poster of South of the Rio Grande
South of the Rio Grande
Harry Semels was
44 in South of the Rio Grande
as 'Bandido Leader'.
Sat, Mar 05 1932
Poster of Sin's Pay Day
Sin's Pay Day
Harry Semels was
44 in Sin's Pay Day
as 'Louie Joe'.
Wed, Mar 02 1932
Poster of Sally of the Subway
Sally of the Subway
Harry Semels was
44 in Sally of the Subway
as 'Leopold Von Trump'.
Fri, Jan 15 1932
Poster of Night Beat
Night Beat
Harry Semels was
44 in Night Beat
as 'Enricco Pommetti'.
Sat, Dec 26 1931
Poster of Safe in Hell
Safe in Hell
Harry Semels was
44 in Safe in Hell
as 'Jury Member (uncredited)'.
Sat, Dec 12 1931
Poster of Suicide Fleet
Suicide Fleet
Harry Semels was
44 in Suicide Fleet
as 'Havana Merchant (uncredited)'.
Fri, Nov 20 1931
Poster of Platinum Blonde
Platinum Blonde
Harry Semels was
43 in Platinum Blonde
as 'Waiter (uncredited)'.
Sat, Oct 31 1931
Poster of The Yellow Ticket
The Yellow Ticket
Harry Semels was
43 in The Yellow Ticket
as 'Jailer'.
Fri, Oct 30 1931
Poster of Dishonored
Dishonored
Harry Semels was
43 in Dishonored
Sat, Apr 04 1931
Poster of Command Performance
Command Performance
Harry Semels was
43 in Command Performance
as 'Sergeant of the Guard (uncredited)'.
Mon, Jan 19 1931
Poster of Captain Thunder
Captain Thunder
Harry Semels was
43 in Captain Thunder
as 'Barfly'.
Sat, Dec 27 1930
Poster of Hell's Angels
Hell's Angels
Harry Semels was
42 in Hell's Angels
as 'Anarchist (uncredited)'.
Sat, Nov 15 1930
Poster of The Bad Man
The Bad Man
Harry Semels was
42 in The Bad Man
as 'Jose'.
Thu, Sep 11 1930
Poster of Those Who Dance
Those Who Dance
Harry Semels was
42 in Those Who Dance
as 'Hood'.
Fri, Apr 18 1930
Poster of The Delightful Rogue
The Delightful Rogue
Harry Semels was
41 in The Delightful Rogue
as 'Hymie'.
Sat, Sep 21 1929
Poster of Big News
Big News
Harry Semels was
41 in Big News
as 'Reno Henchman (uncredited)'.
Fri, Sep 06 1929
Poster of Movie Night
Movie Night
Harry Semels was
41 in Movie Night
as 'Movie Patron'.
Sat, May 11 1929
Poster of Hawk of the Hills
Hawk of the Hills
Harry Semels was
41 in Hawk of the Hills
as 'Sheckard'.
Sat, Mar 16 1929
Poster of The Royal Rider
The Royal Rider
Harry Semels was
41 in The Royal Rider
as 'Parvene'.
Sun, Feb 17 1929
Poster of Weary River
Weary River
Harry Semels was
41 in Weary River
as 'Telephone Informer / Friend at Barney's (uncredited)'.
Sun, Feb 10 1929
Poster of Riley the Cop
Riley the Cop
Harry Semels was
41 in Riley the Cop
as 'French Policeman'.
Sun, Nov 25 1928
Poster of Virgin Lips
Virgin Lips
Harry Semels was
40 in Virgin Lips
as 'Patron'.
Wed, Jul 25 1928
Poster of Beware of Blondes
Beware of Blondes
Harry Semels was
40 in Beware of Blondes
as 'Portugee Joe'.
Sun, Jul 01 1928
Poster of The Last Command
The Last Command
Harry Semels was
40 in The Last Command
as 'A Soldier (uncredited)'.
Sat, Jan 21 1928
Poster of Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans
Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans
Harry Semels was
39 in Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans
as 'Carnival Gallery Man with Pig (uncredited)'.
Fri, Nov 04 1927
Poster of The House Without a Key
The House Without a Key
Harry Semels was
39 in The House Without a Key
as 'Saladine'.
Sun, Nov 21 1926
Poster of The Crackerjack
The Crackerjack
Harry Semels was
37 in The Crackerjack
as 'Guard'.
Fri, May 08 1925
Poster of Into the Net
Into the Net
Harry Semels was
36 in Into the Net
as 'Ivan Invanovitch'.
Sun, Aug 03 1924
Poster of Plunder
Plunder
Harry Semels was
35 in Plunder
as 'Jude Deering'.
Sun, Jan 28 1923
Poster of Speed
Speed
Harry Semels was
34 in Speed
as 'Jim Sprague'.
Sun, Oct 22 1922
Poster of Hurricane Hutch
Hurricane Hutch
Harry Semels was
33 in Hurricane Hutch
as 'Jim Tiegerley'.
Sun, Sep 25 1921
Poster of Rogues and Romance
Rogues and Romance
Harry Semels was
33 in Rogues and Romance
as 'Pedro Pezet'.
Sun, Dec 26 1920
Poster of The Phantom Foe
The Phantom Foe
Harry Semels was
32 in The Phantom Foe
as 'The Phantom Foe'.
Mon, Oct 11 1920
Poster of The American Way
The American Way
Harry Semels was
31 in The American Way
as 'Half Breed'.
Mon, Jul 07 1919
Poster of A Fallen Idol
A Fallen Idol
Harry Semels was
31 in A Fallen Idol
as 'Tushau'.
Sun, May 18 1919
Poster of Here Comes the Bride
Here Comes the Bride
Harry Semels was
31 in Here Comes the Bride
as 'Sevier'.
Sun, Jan 19 1919
Poster of The Black Secret
The Black Secret
Harry Semels was
31 in The Black Secret
Thu, Jan 02 1919

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