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)...See full bio »
Comedian who had his own film series of comedies 1919-1921 in which Oliver Hardy usually appeared as a villain. Played small parts in a few Laurel & Hardy movies. Bit parts in many Hollywood films of the 30s and 40s; mainly as a drunk.
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