Born in the year 1879, Clem Bevans dedicated a substantial portion of his illustrious performing career to the world of theatre.
Initially, he began his journey in the entertainment industry in 1900, taking part in a vaudeville act alongside Grace Emmett as a boy and girl duo. As his career progressed, he transitioned to burlesque and eventually made his mark on the esteemed stages of Broadway and opera productions.
However, it wasn't until 1935, when he was 55 years old, that Clem Bevans made his cinematic debut in the film Way Down East, portraying the role of toothless old codger Doc Wiggins. His remarkable performance in this film led to him being typecast in "old codger" roles for the remainder of his movie career.
Occasionally, he would be given the opportunity to deviate from his established character, such as his portrayal of a voyeuristic millionaire with a fetish for women's knees in the film Happy Go Lucky (1943) and a Nazi spy in Alfred Hitchcock's Saboteur (1942). Nevertheless, Clem Bevans continued to reprise variations of his "old coot" role until the day he passed away.
Clem Bevans ultimately met his demise at the Motion Picture & Television Country House and Hospital.
