Laurence Criner

Laurence Criner

Deceased · Born: Jul 19, 1898 · Died: Mar 8, 1965

Personal Details

BornJul 19, 1898 Waco, Texas, USA

Biography

Laurence Criner, a renowned actor of immense talent, entered this world on July 19, 1898, in the vibrant city of Waco, Texas, USA. This remarkable individual would go on to make a lasting impact on the world of entertainment, leaving behind a legacy that would be cherished for generations to come.

His impressive filmography includes the iconic 1926 production, "The Flying Ace", a groundbreaking cinematic achievement that showcased his exceptional acting prowess. Additionally, his notable performances in "Black Gold" (1928) and "Freckles Comes Home" (1942) further solidified his reputation as a master of his craft.

Tragically, Laurence Criner's life came to a close on March 8, 1965, in the city of angels, Los Angeles, California, USA. Despite his untimely passing, his remarkable contributions to the world of cinema continue to inspire and entertain audiences to this very day.

Career

1950
The Jackie Robinson Story
The Jackie Robinson Story as Minister - Reverend Carter (uncredited)
1948
Miracle in Harlem
Miracle in Harlem as Albert Marshall
1942
Freckles Comes Home
Freckles Comes Home as Roxbury B. Brown, III
Law of the Jungle
Law of the Jungle as Chief Mojobo - an Oxford Graduate
1941
King of the Zombies
King of the Zombies as Dr. Couillie
Am I Guilty?
Am I Guilty? as Trigger Bennett
Gang War
Gang War as Lew Baron (as Lawrence Criner)
1939
Midnight Shadow
Midnight Shadow as Prince Alihabad
1938
The Duke Is Tops
The Duke Is Tops as Doc Dorando (as Lawrence Criner)
1934
Black Moon
Black Moon as Kala, the priest
1926
The Flying Ace
The Flying Ace as Capt. Billy Stokes