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Cyril Ring
Born(1892-12-05)December 5, 1892
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
DiedJuly 17, 1967(1967-07-17) (aged 74)
Hollywood, California, U.S.
Years active1921–1951
Spouse(s)Charlotte Greenwood
(1915–1922; divorced)
RelativesBlanche Ring (sister)
A. Edward Sutherland (nephew)

Cyril Ring (December 5, 1892 – July 17, 1967) was an American film actor. He began his career in silent films in 1921. By the time of his final performance in 1951, he had appeared in over 350 films, almost all in small and/or uncredited parts.

He is probably best known today for his role as Harvey Yates, a con artist and accomplice to fellow con artist Penelope, played by Kay Francis in the Marx Brothers first film The Cocoanuts (1929). He also appeared in uncredited small parts in the Marxes' third film, Monkey Business (1931) and their seventh film, A Day at the Races (1937).

Biography

Born in Massachusetts, he was the brother of actress Blanche Ring and the first husband of actress/dancer Charlotte Greenwood (from 1915–1922; divorced).[1][2] He died on July 17, 1967 in Hollywood, California, aged 74.

Selected filmography

  • The Texas Kid (1943)
  • The Dancing Masters (1943)
  • The Mad Ghoul (1943)
  • Mystery of the 13th Guest (1943)
  • Swing Fever (1943)
  • Gildersleeve on Broadway (1943)
  • Sweet Rosie O'Grady (1943)
  • The Adventures of a Rookie (1943)
  • So This Is Washington (1943)
  • The Seventh Victim (1943)
  • The Fallen Sparrow (1943)
  • Du Barry Was a Lady (1943)
  • Let's Face It (1943)
  • Hers to Hold (1943)
  • Bombardier (1943)
  • A Stranger in Town (1943)
  • Good Morning, Judge (1943)
  • She Has What It Takes (1943)
  • Reveille with Beverly (1943)
  • You Can't Beat the Law (1943)
  • Margin for Error (1943)
  • Laura (1944)
  • The Merry Monahans (1944)
  • Ghost Catchers (1944)
  • Ladies of Washington (1944)
  • Mr. Skeffington (1944)
  • Follow the Boys (1944)
  • Shine on Harvest Moon (1944)
  • Phantom Lady (1944)
  • Henry Aldrich, Boy Scout (1944)
  • Government Girl (1944)
  • Here Come the Waves (1944)
  • The Man in Half Moon Street (1945)
  • Roughly Speaking (1945)
  • Frisco Sal (1945)
  • See My Lawyer (1945)
  • The Affairs of Susan (1945)
  • I'll Remember April (1945)
  • Identity Unknown (1945)
  • Having Wonderful Crime (1945)
  • Hollywood and Vine (1945)
  • Diamond Horseshoe (1945)
  • The Naughty Nineties (1945)
  • On Stage Everybody (1945)
  • The Cheaters (1945)
  • Beware of Redheads (1945)
  • Duffy's Tavern (1945)
  • Senorita from the West (1945)
  • Two Years Before the Mast (1946)
  • Girl on the Spot (1946)
  • The Hal Roach Comedy Carnival (1947)
  • Nighmare Alley (1947)
  • The Flame (1947)

References

  1. ^ "MISS GREENWOOD WEDS.; Comedienne Quickly Marries Cyril Ring, a Moving Picture Actor". NY Times. 1915-07-25. Retrieved 2007-12-29.
  2. ^ "Cyril Ring biography". Retrieved 2007-12-29.[permanent dead link‍]
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