George Ovey

George Overton O’Dell [2], known as George Ovey professionally (December 13, 1870 – September 23, 1951), was an American film actor and comedian. Ovey was born December 13, 1870 in Trenton, Missouri. He appeared in 207 films between 1915 and 1951, but he is best known as the character "Merry Jerry" in dozens of short films known as the "Cub Comedies" that were produced in the mid 1910s by Mutual Films[3] and directed by Milton Fahrney. Ovey died September 23, 1951 in Hollywood, California.[4]

George Ovey in 1917

George Ovey
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Born(1870-12-13)December 13, 1870
Trenton, Missouri, USA
DiedDecember 23, 1951(1951-12-23) (aged 81)
Hollywood, California, USA
OccupationActor
Years active1915-1951
Spouse(s)Louise Horner[1]
"Merry Jerry": Cub Comedies, c. 1916

Partial filmography

References
  1. Katchmer, George (2002). A Biographical Dictionary of Silent Film Western Actors and Actresses. McFarland Publishing. ISBN 978-0786407637.
  2. Katchmer, George (2002). A Biographical Dictionary of Silent Film Western Actors and Actresses. McFarland Publishing. ISBN 978-0786407637.
  3. "That funny fellow". Evening World (final edition). New York. January 29, 1916. p. 6. Retrieved July 26, 2013.
  4. George Ovey on IMDb
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