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Karl Dane

Acting

Born October 10, 1886 · Copenhagen, Denmark

Died April 14, 1934

Also known as Carl Dane · Dane · Rasmus Karl Therkelsen Gottlieb

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Biography

Karl Dane was a Danish-American comedian and actor known for his work in American films, mainly of the silent film era. He became a star after portraying “Slim”, a supporting role in one of the most successful silent films of all time, The Big Parade (1925), directed by King Vidor and starring John Gilbert.

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Awards & recognition

  • star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Filmography13 titles

The Big Parade

1925as 'Slim' Jensen

Show People

1928as Self (uncredited)

The Big House

1930as Olsen

The Red Mill

1927as Jacop Van Goop

Free and Easy

1930as Cave Scene

Speedway

1929as Dugan

The Trail of '98

1928as Lars Petersen

The Son of the Sheik

1926as Ramadan

The Hollywood Revue of 1929

1929as Self

The Mysterious Island

1929as (uncredited)

The Whispering Shadow

1933as Sparks

Montana Moon

1930as Hank

Billy the Kid

1930as Swenson