George Rowe
George Dewey Thompson Rowe (September 15, 1894 – February 5, 1975) was an American character actor of the silent film era, known for his cross-eyed look. Born in Maine on September 15, 1894, Rowe broke into the film industry in the 1919 short film, Tough Luck, starring Snub Pollard. Over his ten-year career, he appeared in over 125 shorts, many of which for Hal Roach, including several with Stan Laurel and in the iconic Our Gang series. His Roach Studio contract was terminated in 1925, after which he toured the West Coast in vaudeville for a time. Rowe's film career ended with the advent of sound film.
In February 1919, Rowe was married to Wanda Lorraine Rowe. Rowe died on February 5, 1975, in Santa Barbara, California, at the age of 80, and was interred at the Santa Barbara Cemetery. His widow died on April 26, 1983, at the age of 90 and was interred at the same cemetery alongside him.
Acted in
Loose Change
1928
Soft Pedal
1926
as Wily
Unfriendly Enemies
1925
as The Cameraman's Assistant
Looking for Sally
1925
as Bell Boy
The Haunted Honeymoon
1925
Is Marriage the Bunk?
1925
as Piano mover
The Wages of Tin
1925
as Driving instructor
Outdoor Pajamas
1924
as Mr. Shrimp
Short Kilts
1924
as Blacksmith
Rupert of Hee-Haw
1924
as Duke of Bromo
Brothers Under the Chin
1924
Zeb vs. Paprika
1924
as Rival Jockey
Postage Due
1924
as Photographer
Smithy
1924
as Worker
The Big Idea
1924
as Patent Lawyer
Mother's Joy
1923
Fully Insured
1923
as The Insurance Agent
Scorching Sands
1923
as Arab
Uncensored Movies
1923
as Jeeves - the Chauffeur
Join the Circus
1923
Frozen Hearts
1923
as Soldier
No Pets
1923
Roughest Africa
1923
as Native (uncredited)
A Man About Town
1923
as Cross-eyed Barber
Take the Air
1923
Short Orders
1923
as Chef
Oranges and Lemons
1923
as Worker
Post No Bills
1923
as The Groom
No Danger
1923
The Uncovered Wagon
1923
Collars and Cuffs
1923
as Pedestrian
Pick and Shovel
1923
as Miner
Under Two Jags
1923
White Wings
1923
as Cross-Eyed Man
The Smile Wins
1923
Shoot Straight
1923
Before the Public
1923
as On Lantern Slide
Tight Shoes
1923
Jailed and Bailed
1923
as Theodore Turkletwister
Watch Your Wife
1923
Shine 'Em Up
1922
as Safecracker
The Golf Bug
1922
The Old Sea Dog
1922
as Passenger
The Landlubber
1922
The Dumb-Bell
1922
as Cameraman
The Sleuth
1922
as Man eating fruit
Some Baby
1922
Hale and Hearty
1922
Punch the Clock
1922
as Man with coffee (uncredited)
In the Movies
1922
The Pickaninny
1921
as Officer Snoopey
On Location
1921
as The Cameraman
Trolley Troubles
1921
Dodge Your Debts
1921
as Policeman
High Rollers
1921
Big Game
1921
Beat It
1921
The One Best Pet
1920
Run 'Em Ragged
1920
Call a Taxi
1920
Any Old Port
1920
Cracked Wedding Bells
1920
Tough Luck
1919