Slim Summerville
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- July 9, 1892 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
- Died
- January 5, 1946
- Active Years
- 1921–1947 (27 Years)
- Total Credits
- 149 credits in database
Biography
Slim Summerville, born George Joseph Somerville, was an American film actor and director best known for his work in comedies. He was born on July 10, 1892, though his birthday is also recorded as July 9, 1892, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States. Summerville passed away on January 5, 1946, at the age of 53. His professional career in the entertainment industry includes 147 known acting credits. He is also known by the alternative name George Jos. As a male figure in the American film industry, his contributions spanned both acting and directing within the comedy genre, establishing a notable legacy preserved through his extensive body of work in motion pictures.
Career overview
Slim Summerville was an American film actor and director who was best known for his work in comedies. Born George Joseph Somerville, his career in the film industry encompassed a substantial body of work, with one hundred forty-seven known credits listed under his acting portfolio on the Movie Database. Throughout his professional life in motion pictures, he established a recognized presence in the genre of comedy as both a performer and a filmmaker.
Born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on July 9, 1892, Summerville worked extensively in the American film industry until his death on January 5, 1946, at the age of fifty-three. During his active years in entertainment, he was also known by the name George Jos. His contributions to cinema spanned numerous productions, cementing his status as a prolific figure in film history through his numerous acting credits.
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149 titles- The Way of the World (1947) as Patient (Archive Footage)
- The Hoodlum Saint (1946) as Eel
- Sing Me a Song of Texas (1945) as Happy
- Swing in the Saddle (1944) as Northup 'Slim' Bayliss
- Bachelor Daze (1944) as Slim Winters
- Bride by Mistake (1944) as Samuel
- I'm from Arkansas (1944) as Juniper Jenkins
- Garden of Eatin' (1943) as Slim
- Happy Times and Jolly Moments (1943) as (archive footage)
- The Valley of Vanishing Men (1942) as Missouri Benson
- Western Union (1941) as Herman, called "Cookie"
- Tobacco Road (1941) as Henry Peabody
- Miss Polly (1941) as Slim Wilkins
- Highway West (1941) as Gramps Abbott
- Niagara Falls (1941) as Sam Sawyer
- Uncle Joe (1941) as Joe Butterfield
- Puddin' Head (1941) as Uncle Lem Goober
- Gold Rush Maisie (1940) as Fred Gubbins
- Anne of Windy Poplars (1940) as Jabez Monkman
- Jesse James (1939) as Jailer
- Winner Take All (1939) as Mike Muldoon
- Henry Goes Arizona (1939) as Sheriff Parton
- Charlie Chan in Reno (1939) as Sheriff Tombstone Fletcher
- Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm (1938) as Homer Busby
- Five of a Kind (1938) as Constable Jim Ogden
- Kentucky Moonshine (1938) as Hank Hatfield
- Up the River (1938) as Slim Nelson
- Submarine Patrol (1938) as Ellsworth 'Spuds' Fickett, cook
- The Road Back (1937) as Tjaden
- Love Is News (1937) as Judge Hart
- Fifty Roads to Town (1937) as Ed Henry
- Off to the Races (1937) as Uncle George
- Reunion (1936) as Jim Ogden
- The Country Doctor (1936) as Constable Jim Ogden
- Captain January (1936) as Captain Nazro
- Pepper (1936) as Uncle Ben Jolly
- White Fang (1936) as Slats Magee
- Can This Be Dixie? (1936) as Robert E. Lee Gurgle
- Way Down East (1935) as Constable Seth Holcomb
- The Farmer Takes a Wife (1935) as Fortune Friendly
- Life Begins at Forty (1935) as T. Watterson Meriwether
- Love Birds (1934) as Henry Whipple
- Their Big Moment (1934) as Bill Ambrose (as 'Slim' Summerville)
- Out All Night (1933) as Ronald Colgate
- They Just Had to Get Married (1933) as Sam Sutton
- Love, Honor and Oh, Baby! (1933) as Mark Reed
- Her First Mate (1933) as John Horner
- Horse Play (1933) as Slim Perkins
- The Unexpected Father (1932) as Jasper Jones
- Tom Brown of Culver (1932) as Elmer (Slim) Whitman
- Air Mail (1932) as 'Slim' McCune
- Racing Youth (1932) as Slim
- The Bad Sister (1931) as Sam
- The Front Page (1931) as Pincus
- Heaven on Earth (1931) as Merchant
- Lasca of the Rio Grande (1931) as ‘Crabapple’ Thompson
- Many a Slip (1931) as Hopkins
- Reckless Living (1931) as The Drunk
- All Quiet on the Western Front (1930) as Tjaden
- Her Man (1930) as Swede
- Under Montana Skies (1930) as Sunshine
- King of Jazz (1930) as Automobile Owner ('Springtime') / Rear End of Horse / Charles
- Free Love (1930) as Gas Inspector
- Little Accident (1930) as Hicks
- The Spoilers (1930) as Slapjack Simms
- Troopers Three (1930) as 'Sunny'
- See America Thirst (1930) as Slim
- We! We! Marie! (1930)
- The Shannons of Broadway (1929) as Newt
- Riding for Fame (1929) as High-Pockets
- Riding for Fame (1929) Story
- Strong Boy (1929) as Slim
- Sailor's Holiday (1929) as Midway Photographer (uncredited)
- Tiger Rose (1929) as Heine
- One Hysterical Night (1929) as Robin Hood
- Sunshine's Dark Moment (1929)
- King of the Rodeo (1929) as Slim
- The Last Warning (1928) as Tommy Wall
- Hop Along (1927) Director
- The Chinese Parrot (1927) as Prospector
- The Beloved Rogue (1927) as Jehan
- Oh, What a Kick! (1927)
- Painted Ponies (1927) as Beanpole
- Hey! Hey! Cowboy (1927) as Spike Doolin
- The Denver Dude (1927) as Slim Jones (as George Summerville)
- The Texas Streak (1926) as Swede
- All Out (1925) Director
- A Free Ride (1925) Director
- All Tied Up (1925) Director
- A Peaceful Riot (1925)
- Hello, 'Frisco (1924) as Slim
- Hello, 'Frisco (1924) Director
- Case Dismissed (1924) as Slim
- Case Dismissed (1924) Director
- Unreal News Reel No. 2 (1924) Director
- The Rivals (1923)
- Unreal News Reel (1923) Director
- High and Dry (1922) Director
- Skirts (1921) as Ringmaster
- A Schoolhouse Scandal (1919)
- Her First Kiss (1919) as Chester Hardy
- It Pays to Exercise (1918) as A Flirt
- The Kitchen Lady (1918) as The Landlady's Son
- His Hidden Purpose (1918) as A Cop
- A Bedroom Blunder (1917) as Counter Attendant
- Villa of the Movies (1917) as Mr. Hawk - a Boarder
- Roping Her Romeo (1917) as Black Pete - the Leading Scoundrel
- Are Waitresses Safe? (1917) as Gang Leader Rival - Who Had Objections
- A Dog Catcher's Love (1917) as The Dog Catcher
- The Snow Cure (1916) as Minor Role
- His Bread and Butter (1916) as The Cafe Proprietor
- Cinders of Love (1916) as The Police Chief
- Her Painted Hero (1915) as A Bill Poster
- That Little Band Of Gold (1915) as Waiter / Audience Member (uncredited)
- Fatty and the Broadway Stars (1915) as Striking Carpenter
- Fatty's New Role (1915) as Bartender
- Those College Girls (1915) as The Bellboy
- Caught in a Park (1915) as The Boy Friend
- Their Social Splash (1915) as Harold - the Groom
- Gussle's Day of Rest (1915) as The Park Girl's Boyfriend
- A Bird's a Bird (1915)
- The Home Breakers (1915) as The Janitor
- Saved by Wireless (1915) as (uncredited)
- Droppington's Devilish Deed (1915) as Audience Member (uncredited)
- Only a Farmer's Daughter (1915) as The Father
- Dough and Dynamite (1914) as Striking Baker
- The Plumber (1914)
- Those Love Pangs (1914) as Movie Patron (uncredited)
- Caught in the Rain (1914) as Cop (uncredited)
- Their Fatal Bumping (1914) as The Sheriff
- Fatty's Magic Pants (1914) as Cop (uncredited)
- Mabel’s Latest Prank (1914) as Slim
- Love and Bullets (1914) as Henchman (uncredited)
- Those Country Kids (1914) as Cop
- Stout Hearts But Weak Knees (1914)
- A Rowboat Romance (1914) as (unconfirmed)
- Tillie's Punctured Romance (1914) as Keystone Kop / Guest in Restaurant (uncredited)
- Cursed by His Beauty (1914) as 2nd Model
- The Knockout (1914) as Spectator (uncredited)
- The Property Man (1914) as Man in Second Row Audience (uncredited)
- Those Happy Days (1914) as Annoyed Neighbor
- Gentlemen of Nerve (1914) as Spectator (uncredited)
- Soldiers of Misfortune (1914)
- Mabel's Busy Day (1914) as Policeman
- Lover's Luck (1914) as Villager
- Laughing Gas (1914) as Patient
- Ambrose's First Falsehood (1914) as Café Patron
- Leading Lizzie Astray (1914) as Dancing Cafe Patron (uncredited)
- The Anglers (1914)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Slim Summerville best known for?
Slim Summerville is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Swing in the Saddle (1944), Slow Loop (2022), Charlie Chan in Reno (1939), The Road Back (1937).
When and where was Slim Summerville born?
Slim Summerville was born on July 9, 1892 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA. They passed away on January 5, 1946.
How many credits does Slim Summerville have?
Slim Summerville has accumulated over 149 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1921 to 1947.
What is Slim Summerville's background in cinema and television?
Slim Summerville, born George Joseph Somerville, was an American film actor and director best known for his work in comedies. He was born on July 10, 1892, though his birthday is also recorded as July 9, 1892, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States. Summerville passed away on January 5, 1946, at the age of 53. His p...
Slim Summerville by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Swing in the Saddle (1944) as Northup 'Slim' Bayliss — aged about 51
- All Quiet on the Western Front (1930) as Tjaden — aged about 37
- The Road Back (1937) as Tjaden — aged about 44
- Charlie Chan in Reno (1939) as Sheriff Tombstone Fletcher — aged about 46
- The Front Page (1931) as Pincus — aged about 38
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