Gil Lamb


Gilbert L. Lamb was an American actor. He appeared in more than 60 films and television shows between 1935 and 1980.
Lamb was born on June 14, 1904, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Lamb, and he attended East High School and the University of Minnesota.
Lamb's entertainment career began in vaudeville, where his act "had a wonderful assortment of trick props". He followed that format with a harmonica act, which he performed across the United States and in most European countries before World War II.
Lamb was also a stage actor, who appeared in several musicals on Broadway, including, Hold on to Your Hats, Sleepy Hollow, and 70, Girls, 70. He performed at The Muny in St. Louis in 1935 and 1936. His films included Hit Parade of 1947.
In addition to his work as an entertainer, Lamb owned a restaurant in New York and was part-owner of a New York company that built theatrical props.

Death

Lamb died on November 2, 1995, in Riverside, California, aged 91.

Selected filmography

The Fleet's In - SpikeStar Spangled Rhythm - High PocketsRiding High - Bob 'Foggy' DayRainbow Island - Pete JenkinsPractically Yours - Albert W. BeagellHit Parade of 1947 - Eddie PageMake Mine Laughs - Master of CeremoniesJoe Palooka in Humphrey Takes a Chance - MartinThe Boss - HenryTerror in a Texas Town - Barnaby Bells Are Ringing - Pratfalling Party Guest Breakfast at Tiffany's - Gil - Party Guest with Harriet Bye Bye Birdie - Lanky ShrinerGood Neighbor Sam - Drunk The Ugly Dachshund - Milkman The Gnome-Mobile - Gas AttendantBlackbeard's Ghost - WaiterThe Shakiest Gun in the West - Slosh White - Drunk The Horse in the Gray Flannel Suit - Bit Comic The Love Bug - Policeman at ParkThe Boatniks - Mr. MitchellNorwood - Mr. RemleyNightmare Circus - Mr. AlvarezDay of the Animals - Old Man in Bar