Philip Hurlic facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Philip Hurlic
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Philip Raymond Hurlic
December 20, 1927 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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| Died | July 7, 2014 (aged 86) Compton, California, U.S.
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| Occupation | Child actor |
| Years active | 1932-1942 |
Philip Raymond Hurlic (born December 20, 1927 – died July 7, 2014) was a talented American child actor. He became famous in the 1930s and early 1940s for his roles in many movies.
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About Philip Hurlic's Life
Philip Hurlic appeared in many films during the 1930s and early 1940s. The money he earned from acting helped support his family in East Los Angeles.
Early Acting Roles
Philip started acting when he was very young. His first roles were as a toddler in a series called Baby Burlesks. These films also starred a young Shirley Temple, who later became a huge star.
Famous Movies and Co-Stars
Philip had some important roles in movies. He played Little Jim in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1938). He was also Verman Diggs in the Penrod films. Another big role was Zeke in Zenobia (1939).
He also appeared in several Our Gang comedies. In these films, he acted alongside another child actor from his neighborhood, Buckwheat (Billie Thomas).
Retirement and Later Life
Philip Hurlic stopped acting in 1942. By then, he had been in 30 films! He lived a long life. According to his daughter, Zee, Philip passed away peacefully on July 7, 2014. He was surrounded by his family.
Philip Hurlic's Filmography
Philip Hurlic acted in many films during his career. Here is a list of the movies he appeared in:
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1935 | Helldorado | Sam Ed | Uncredited |
| 1936 | Hearts Divided | Pippin | |
| 1936 | The Green Pastures | Carlisle Randall | Uncredited |
| 1936 | College Holiday | Black Baby Cupid | Uncredited |
| 1937 | Penrod and Sam | Verman Diggs | |
| 1937 | Wings over Honolulu | Robert Lee | Uncredited |
| 1937 | Nothing Sacred | One of Walker's Kids | Uncredited |
| 1938 | The Adventures of Tom Sawyer | Little Jim | |
| 1938 | Penrod and His Twin Brother | Vermin | |
| 1938 | Jezebel | Erronens | Uncredited |
| 1938 | Feed 'em and Weep | Our Gang Member | Short |
| 1938 | Penrod's Double Trouble | Verman | |
| 1938 | Stablemates | Black Boy Bringing Uniform | Uncredited |
| 1939 | Zenobia | Zeke | |
| 1939 | Cousin Wilbur | Buckwheat's Friend | Short |
| 1939 | The Sun Never Sets | Tuppence - Native Boy | Uncredited |
| 1939 | Chicken Wagon Family | Black Boy | Uncredited |
| 1939 | Mr. Smith Goes to Washington | Boy Ranger | Uncredited |
| 1940 | Young Tom Edison | Black Boy at Tree | Uncredited |
| 1941 | Father's Son | Vestibule Pullman Montgomery | Uncredited |
| 1941 | Golden Hoofs | Mose | |
| 1942 | Scattergood Rides High | Toby | |
| 1942 | Tales of Manhattan | Jeff | (Robeson sequence), Uncredited, (final film role) |
