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Jimmy Aubrey

Jimmy Aubrey

Acting
23 Oct 1887
02 Sept 1983
Bolton, Lancashire, England, UK

Biography

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 ...

Also Known As

James Aubrey Whitehead, James Aubrey

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