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Clarence Wilson

Clarence Wilson

Actor · born 16 November 1876 · Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

Clarence Hummel Wilson (November 17, 1876 – October 5, 1941) was an American character actor. He appeared in nearly 200 movies between 1920 and 1941, mostly in supporting roles as an old miser or grouch. He had notable supporting roles in films like The Front Page (1931), Ruggles of Red Gap (1935), and You Can't Take It With You (1938). Wilson also played in several Our Gang comedies, most notably as Mr. Crutch in Shrimps for a Day and school board chairman Alonzo Pratt in Come Back, Miss Pipps, his final film.

Wilson died on October 5, 1941, approximately three weeks before the release of Come Back, Miss Pipps.

Where to start: Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans (1927).

As actor 149

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Clarence Wilson movie?

By viewer score, Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans (1927) at 7.8/10.

What are Clarence Wilson’s most popular movies?

Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans, You Can't Take It with You, Son of Frankenstein.

How many movies has Clarence Wilson made?

149 films on TMDB, 149 as actor.

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