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Monte Hawley

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Monte Hawley
Hawley as "Lefty" in the 1938 film Gang Smashers
Born25 October 1901
Died30 November 1950 (aged 49)
New York City, New York. United States
OccupationActor
Years active1923–1948
Notable workMantan Messes Up
Look-Out Sister
Double Deal
Mystery in Swing

Monte Hawley (25 October 1901 – 30 November 1950) was an American actor from Chicago, Illinois.

Biography

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He began his entertainment career as one of the original Lafayette Players. He studied under Richard B. Harrison and, after moving to New York City, acted in works on Broadway. He then moved to Hollywood and appeared in movies, including Oscar Micheaux's first film production. He was an actor in, and stage manager for, the original traveling production of the play Anna Lucasta. According to the Philadelphia Tribune, Hawley was considered one of the most prominent Black "stage and screen actors".[1]

He was in several theatrical productions on Broadway.[2][3]

Hawley died on November 30, 1950, in New York City.[1]

Filmography

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Monte Hawley Well-Known Actor Dies". Philadelphia Tribune. 9 December 1950. p. 3. ProQuest 531914055. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
  2. ^ "Monte Hawley Theatre Credits, News, Bio and Photos". www.broadwayworld.com.
  3. ^ "Monte Hawley". Playbill.