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Hugh Herbert, HOLLYWOOD HOTEL


Born
1887-08-10
Binghamton, NY
Died
1952-03-12   (64)
North Hollywood, CA

Popular vaudeville comedian who achieved success in movies during the 1930s. As film opportunities decreased, he was signed by Jules White to appear in a successful series of comedy short subjects for Columbia from 1943 - 1948. His trademark "woo-woo" exclamation was the initial inspiration of Warner's 'Daffy Duck.'

Acting Credits (4)

Film or Short Title Featuring Role
HOLLYWOOD HOTEL (1938) Ted Healy (Solo) Chester Marshall
MEET THE CHUMP (1941) Shemp Howard (Solo) Hugh Mansfield
HELLZAPOPPIN' (1941) Shemp Howard (Solo) Quimby
LAFF HOUR (1956) Moe, Larry and Shemp archive footage

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