Colin Kenny (actor) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Colin Kenny
Kenny in The Egg (1922)
Born	(1888-12-04)4 December 1888 Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
Died	2 December 1968(1968-12-02) (aged 79) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1918–1965

Colin Kenny (born December 4, 1888 – died December 2, 1968) was a very active Irish film actor. He appeared in a huge number of movies, starring in 260 films between 1918 and 1965. He was born in Dublin, Ireland. Later in his life, he moved to the United States. He passed away in Los Angeles, California.

Colin Kenny's Life and Career

Colin Kenny grew up and received his education in England. In 1917, he decided to leave London and travel to the United States. This move helped him start his long and successful career in the growing film industry.

Becoming a Film Actor

Colin Kenny began his acting journey in 1918. He quickly became a familiar face in many movies. Over his career, which lasted until 1965, he acted in an amazing 260 films. This means he was often working on new projects.

Movies You Might Know

Colin Kenny appeared in many different types of films. He acted in both silent movies and films with sound. While he often played smaller roles, he was a regular presence on screen. Here are a few examples of the many movies he was in:

• Tarzan of the Apes (1918)
• Little Lord Fauntleroy (1921)
• The Egg (1922)
• The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938)
• A Christmas Carol (1938)
• The Sea Hawk (1940)
• Mrs. Miniver (1942)
• The Pride of the Yankees (1942)
• Random Harvest (1942)
• Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon (1942)
• The Lodger (1944)
• My Fair Lady (1964)

Kenny (right) in lobby card for The Silent Pal (1925)

He was known for his steady work in Hollywood. He played many different characters, from police officers to townspeople. His career shows how much the film industry changed over the years, from silent films to talkies.

Images for kids

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  Kenny (right) in a lobby card for The Silent Pal (1925)