About
He played bootlegger Paddy Ryan in The Public Enemy and appeared in over 200 films over his nearly 30-year Hollywood career. These include Tin Gods, Smiling Irish Eyes, and Penthouse.
Before fame
He debuted in a comedic silent short film by director Harold Lloyd. He made five more comedies for Hal Roach.
Trivia
As a contract actor, he appeared in a leading role in Night at the Opera and played a befuddled cop in Taxi!
Family life
He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Associated with
He appeared with fellow Irishman James Cagney in The Public Enemy.
