Background
He was born in Nebraska, and died in Los Angeles, California.
He was born in Nebraska, and died in Los Angeles, California.
He appeared in 95 films between 1911 and 1917 as well as directing 13 films between 1915 and 1916. He played Jabbs (sometimes spelled Jabs) in the Pokes and Jabbs silent comedies of the mid 1910s, with Bobby Burns as Pokes and frequently featuring Babe (Oliver) Hardy. He later appeared briefly as Finn with Billy Ruge as Haddie in the Finn and Haddie comedies.