Edward Gargan

Edward Gargan

1902-07-17

Biography

Edward Gargan was born of Irish parents in Brooklyn, New York in 1902. He was the elder brother of actor William Gargan whose July 17 birthday he shared. Edward Gargan started as a musical comedy actor on Broadway. He sang in "Good News", "Rose-Marie", and other hit musicals of the 1920s, and also in opera. One of his early shows was "Polly of Hollywood" in 1927. He portrayed Patrolman Mulligan, one of the principals of "Strictly Dishonorable", in 1930. He went to Hollywood in 1932 and the next year was in the cast of the film "David Harum". For the next 19 years he appeared in a variety of movies. Gargan was one of the most prolific bit players in the history of the movies, specializing in dumb policemen and dense sidekicks. He appeared in nearly 300 feature films over a three-decade span between 1921 and 1952, and television work from 1951 to 1953. Gargan died in New York City in 1964.

Also appears in

Charlie Chan in Panama

Charlie Chan in Panama

6.8

We Live Again

We Live Again

6.5

Hands Across the Table

Hands Across the Table

6.8

It All Came True

It All Came True

5.7

On Your Toes

On Your Toes

3.9

Adventure in Diamonds

Adventure in Diamonds

5.2

Buck Benny Rides Again

Buck Benny Rides Again

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The Rage of Paris

The Rage of Paris

6.1

Crime School

Crime School

6.3

Blondie Meets the Boss

Blondie Meets the Boss

5.8

Sing Your Way Home

Sing Your Way Home

5.2

The Bands Plays On

The Bands Plays On

8.5

The Saint’s Double Trouble

The Saint’s Double Trouble

5.6

Susan and God

Susan and God

6.5

San Fernando Valley

San Fernando Valley

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The Falcon Takes Over

The Falcon Takes Over

6.0

They All Come Out

They All Come Out

5.6

The Falcon Strikes Back

The Falcon Strikes Back

5.6

A Child Is Born

A Child Is Born

6.5

Behind the Mask

Behind the Mask

4.6