George Moran (comedian)

Moran and Mack in character in 1929.

George Moran (October 3, 1881 – August 1, 1949) was an American minstrel show performer who worked in blackface. He worked with Charles Mack as the Two Black Crows from 1921 to 1930. He also portrayed Native Americans in comedy films.[1][2]

Biography

He was born on October 3, 1881, in Elwood, Kansas, as George Searcy. He died on August 1, 1949, in Oakland, California.[1]

Selected filmography

• The Fatal Glass of Beer (1933) as Indian Chief
• My Little Chickadee (1940) as Milton, a Native American
• Alias the Deacon (1940) as Taciturn Indian

References

1. "George Moran, 67, Comedian, Is Dead. Partner of Charles E. Mack in Famous 'Two Black Crows' Act From 1921 to 1934". New York Times. August 2, 1949. Retrieved 2015-03-22.
2. George Moran at IMDb

External links

• George Moran at IMDb