Edward Gargan (July 17, 1902[citation needed] – February 19, 1964) was an American film and television actor.

Edward Gargan
Gargan in My Man Godfrey (1936)
Born(1902-07-17)July 17, 1902
New York City, US
Died (aged 61)
New York City, US
OccupationActor
Years active1931–1953
Spouse
Catherine Conlan
(m. 1938)

Career

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Gargan was born of Irish parents in Brooklyn, New York. He was the elder brother of actor William Gargan.[1]

As soon as Gargan had left college, he went onto the stage and had extensive acting experience gained in plays like My Maryland, Rose Marie, and Good News before going into films. His Broadway credits include Face the Music (1931), Polly of Hollywood (1926) and Black Boy (1926).[2]

In 1930, Gargan played Patrolman Mulligan in a production of Strictly Dishonorable.[3]

Many of Gargan's appearances were uncredited.

Personal life and death

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Gargan was married to the former Catherine Conlan. He died February 19, 1964, at Columbus Hospital in New York City. He was 62.[1] He is buried in Holy Cross Cemetery in Brooklyn, New York.[4]

Selected filmography

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Edward Gargan, 62, Actor In Stage Musicals and Films". The New York Times. February 22, 1964. Retrieved October 18, 2016.
  2. ^ "("Edward Gargan" search results)". Playbill Vault. Retrieved October 18, 2016.
  3. ^ "In 'Strictly Dishonorable". The New York Times. January 30, 1930. p. 23. ProQuest 98602670. Retrieved August 13, 2020.
  4. ^ Wilson, Scott (August 19, 2016). Resting Places: The Burial Sites of More Than 14,000 Famous Persons, 3d ed. McFarland. p. 270. ISBN 978-1-4766-2599-7. Retrieved October 18, 2022.
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