Andy Samuel (April 10, 1909 – March 5, 1992) was an American

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most notable for his appearances in 19 ''

Our Gang ''Our Gang'' (also known as ''The Little Rascals'' or ''Hal Roach's Rascals'') is an American series of comedy short films chronicling a group of poor neighborhood children and their adventures. Created by film producer Hal Roach, also the ...

'' comedies over a three-year period.

Career

Samuel's film debut in that series was the 1923 short, '' The Big Show''. Samuel was already thirteen before he joined the gang and became the oldest member of the gang. He left the series with a bit part in the 1925 short, ''

Boys Will Be Joys ''Boys Will Be Joys'' is a 1925 American short silent comedy film directed by Robert F. McGowan. It was the 41st ''Our Gang'' short subject released. Cast The Gang * Joe Cobb as Joe * Jackie Condon as Jackie * Mickey Daniels as Mickey * Joh ...

''. By the time Samuel left ''Our Gang'' he was already sixteen and was the oldest member of the gang.

Death

Samuel died aged 82 from

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on March 5, 1992.

Selected "Our Gang" Filmography

* ''

The Champeen ''The Champeen'' is the seventh ''Our Gang'' short subject comedy released. The ''Our Gang'' series (later known as "The Little Rascals") was created by Hal Roach in 1922, and continued production until 1944. Plot After getting caught for stea ...

'' (1923) * '' The Big Show'' (1923) * '' Boys to Board'' (1923) * '' Giants vs. Yanks'' (1923) * ''

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'' (1923) * '' Dogs of War'' (1923) * ''

Lodge Night ''Lodge Night'' is the 15th ''Our Gang'' short subject comedy released. The ''Our Gang'' series (later known as "The Little Rascals") was created by Hal Roach in 1922, and continued production until 1944. Synopsis Joe arrives as the new boy in ...

'' (1923) * ''

No Noise ''No Noise'' is the 17th ''Our Gang'' short subject comedy released. The ''Our Gang'' series (later known as "The Little Rascals") was created by Hal Roach in 1922, and continued production until 1944. Plot Mickey is in the hospital to have hi ...

'' (1923) * ''

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'' (1924) * ''

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'' (1924) * '' Seein' Things'' (1924) * '' Commencement Day'' (1924) * ''

Jubilo, Jr. ''Jubilo, Jr.'' is a 1924 short silent comedy film directed by Robert F. McGowan. It was the 27th '' Our Gang'' short subject released. Synopsis A hobo, played by Will Rogers tells of his adventure as a child when he tried to raise the money ...

'' (1924) * '' High Society'' (1924) * ''

The Sun Down Limited ''The Sun Down Limited'' is a 1924 American short silent comedy film directed by Robert F. McGowan. It was the 30th ''Our Gang'' short subject released. The title is a play on the Southern Pacific Railroad's ''Sunset Limited'' train service. ' ...

'' (1924) * '' Every Man for Himself'' (1924) * ''

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'' (1924) * ''

The Mysterious Mystery! ''The Mysterious Mystery!'' is a 1924 short silent comedy film directed by Robert F. McGowan. It was the 33rd '' Our Gang'' short subject released. Plot Little Adelbert, son of a wealthy family, is kidnapped and held for ransom. The gang, led ...

'' (1924) * ''

'' (1925)

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