Max Asher (actor)

Max Asher, born Max Ascher,[1] (May 5, 1885 – April 15, 1957) was an actor whose career spanned the early silent film era to talkies in the early 1930s. His career began on stage.[2][3] He appeared in various comedic shorts. He was 5'9" and more than 200 pounds. In the 1920s he transitioned to character actor roles.[4]

Max Asher
Max Asher on left in Mike and Jake at the Beach (1913)
Born
Max Ascher

(1885-05-05)May 5, 1885
Oakland, California, U.S.
Died
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
OccupationActor
Advertisement for Rip Van Winkle (1921) including an image of Asher in his role as Nick Vedder

He was born in Oakland.[2]

Asher was part of Universal Pictures' Joker Comedy unit with Gale Henry and Milburn Morante.[5] Asher appeared in a title role with Henry in Lady Baffles and Detective Duck[6] and 12 short films produced by Pat Powers in 1915.

He died in Los Angeles.[7][8]

Filmography

References
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  2. Katchmer, George A. (May 20, 2015). "A Biographical Dictionary of Silent Film Western Actors and Actresses". McFarland – via Google Books.
  3. Vazzana, Eugene Michael (May 17, 2001). "Silent Film Necrology". McFarland – via Google Books.
  4. Liebman, Roy (May 17, 1998). "From Silents to Sound: A Biographical Encyclopedia of Performers who Made the Transition to Talking Pictures". McFarland – via Google Books.
  5. Miller, Blair (July 17, 1995). "American silent film comedies: an illustrated encyclopedia of persons, studios, and terminology". McFarland & Co. – via Google Books.
  6. "The Movie Magazine: A National Motion Picture Magazine ..." Movie Magazine Publishing Company, Incorporated. May 17, 1915 – via Google Books.
  7. Ellenberger, Allan R. (May 1, 2001). "Celebrities in Los Angeles Cemeteries: A Directory". McFarland – via Google Books.
  8. Obituary, May 1, 1957, Variety
  9. "Lady Baffles and Detective Duck. Episode no. 1, Episode no. 1,". May 17, 1915 – via Open WorldCat.
  10. "The Moving Picture World". Chalmers Publishing Company. May 17, 1915 – via Google Books.
  11. Wlaschin, Ken (May 1, 2009). "Silent Mystery and Detective Movies: A Comprehensive Filmography". McFarland – via Google Books.
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