Biography
Born in Bolton, Lancashire, Aubrey was the son of US born gymnast Robert Aubrey. Later a member of the Fred Karno variety troupe, he first traveled to New York in 1900, then settled permanently after emigrating from London, on August 29, 1908. An early understudy of Charlie Chaplin, he later achieved leading status during the silents era (Oliver Hardy once providing support). Following his career decline as a starring performer, he was initially given work by Laurel & Hardy, before embarking on a career as a bit-part player in over 300 features.
Filmography
Cast Credits
Hot Ice
Character: Gorilla Keeper
MOVIE • 1955
The King's Thief
Character: Little Man (uncredited)
MOVIE • 1955
Dangerous When Wet
Character: Bartender (uncredited)
MOVIE • 1953
The Lady and the Bandit
Character: First Drunk on Steps
MOVIE • 1951
Navy Bound
Character: British Fisherman at Lounge Counter (uncredited)
MOVIE • 1951
The Secret Of St. Ives
Character: Guard (uncredited)
MOVIE • 1949
Microspook
Character:
MOVIE • 1949
Jiggs and Maggie in Court
Character: McGurk
MOVIE • 1948
Julia Misbehaves
Character: Drunken Man
MOVIE • 1948
I Wouldn't Be in Your Shoes
Character: Tramp (uncredited)
MOVIE • 1948
Jiggs and Maggie in Society
Character: McGurk
MOVIE • 1947
Lured
Character: Nelson (uncredited)
MOVIE • 1947
Calcutta
Character: Mac - Mechanic (uncredited)
MOVIE • 1946
The Verdict
Character: Newsboy
MOVIE • 1946
The Last Crooked Mile
Character: Nightclub Drunk
MOVIE • 1946
The Green Years
Character: Speller
MOVIE • 1946
Ghost Of Hidden Valley
Character: Tweedle
MOVIE • 1946
Thunder Town
Character: Gunsmith Collins
MOVIE • 1946
Six Gun Man
Character: Barber Customer (uncredited)
MOVIE • 1946
Kitty
Character: Cockney Cart Driver (uncredited)
MOVIE • 1945
Crew
