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Laird Cregar: American stage and film actor (1913–1944).
Born (died at age 31).
Laird Cregar has 11 credits in our database.
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Filmography (11)
Biography
Samuel Laird Cregar (known professionally as Laird Cregar, July 28, 1913 – December 9, 1944) was an American stage and film actor. Cregar was best known for his villainous performances in films such as I Wake Up Screaming (1941), This Gun For Hire (1942) and The Lodger (1944). Cregar's screen career began in 1940 with small uncredited roles in films. By 1941, he had signed a film contract with 20th Century Fox. Cregar quickly rose to stardom, appearing in a variety of genres from film noir to screwball comedy to horror movies.
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How old was Laird Cregar?
Laird Cregar was born on and passed away on at the age of 31.
What movies or shows has Laird Cregar been in?
Laird Cregar has 11 credits in our database. Notable titles include Hangover Square (1945), The Lodger (1944), Hello, Frisco, Hello (1943), Holy Matrimony (1943), The Black Swan (1942).
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You can find more about Laird Cregar on TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
