Jimmy Aubrey
Acting · 95 years old
Bolton, Lancashire, England, UK
Born in Bolton, Lancashire, Aubrey was the son of US born gymnast Robert Aubrey. Later a member of the Fred Karno variety troupe, he first traveled to New York in 1900, then settled permanently after emigrating from London, on August 29, 1908. An early understudy of Charlie Chaplin, he later achieved leading status during the silents era (Oliver Hardy once providing support). Following his career decline as a starring performer, he was initially given work by Laurel & Hardy, before embarking on a career as a bit-part player in over 300 features.
Known For
Hi, Beautiful
Drunk (uncredited)
The Live Wire
Prof. Harris (as James Aubrey)
Waterloo Bridge
Cockney in Air-Raid Shelter (uncredited)
The White Angel
Sentry (uncredited)
Hangover Square
Give Us This Night
Prisoner
The Spider Woman
News Vendor (uncredited)
Personal Property
Third English Cabby (uncredited)
If I Were King
Drunk (uncredited)
The Gay Divorcee
(uncredited)
Charlie Chan in Panama
Drunk Fisherman with Cigar at Club
A Feather in Her Hat
Cab Driver (uncredited)
The Suspect
Pogson (uncredited)
Kind Lady
Soapbox Orator (uncredited)
Arrest Bulldog Drummond
Steward
Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation
Bum (uncredited)
The Gilded Lily
Purser (uncredited)
The Lodger
Michael Shayne: Private Detective
Mac
The Verdict
Newsboy
