Dick Gilbert

{{Short description|American actor (1889–1960)}}

{{for|the English rugby player|Dick Gilbert (rugby union)}}

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Richard "Fighting Dick" Gilbert (July 12, 1889 – May 6, 1960), was an American boxer and actor mainly associated with the Hal Roach Studios, where he appeared in numerous Our Gang and Laurel and Hardy comedies. He appeared in 52 films between 1922 and 1952.

Career

In the 1910s, Gilbert won a boxing match against future heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey.{{cite news |title=This An' That |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-baltimore-sun-this-an-that/148746073/ |access-date=June 5, 2024 |work=The Baltimore Sun |date=April 5, 1947 |page=11}}

In 1926, Gilbert starred in the film The Man from the West.{{cite news |title=Double Bill Tonight |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/martinez-daily-standard-double-bill-toni/148745638/ |access-date=June 5, 2024 |work=Martinez Daily Standard |date=January 28, 1927 |page=2}}

Personal life

At one point, Gilbert lived in Culver City, California. On May 6, 1960, he died at the age of 69 in Goldfield, Nevada.{{cite news |title=Former Dempsey Opponent Dies |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/evening-vanguard-former-dempsey-opponent/148745859/ |access-date=June 5, 2024 |work=Evening Vanguard |date=May 9, 1960 |page=7}}

Partial filmography

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