Biography
Born in Bolton, Lancashire, Aubrey was the son of US born gymnast Robert Aubrey. Later a member of the Fred Karno variety troupe, he first traveled to New York in 1900, then settled permanently after emigrating from London, on August 29, 1908. An early understudy of Charlie Chaplin, he later achieved leading status during the silents era (Oliver Hardy once providing support). Following his career decline as a starring performer, he was initially given work by Laurel & Hardy, before embarking on a career as a bit-part player in over 300 features.
Acted in 183
1950s
- 1955
Hot Ice
Gorilla Keeper
The King's Thief
Little Man (uncredited)
- 1953
Dangerous When Wet
Bartender (uncredited)
- 1951
The Lady and the Bandit
First Drunk on Steps
Navy Bound
British Fisherman at Lounge Counter (uncredited)
1940s
- 1948
Jiggs and Maggie in Court
McGurk
I Wouldn't Be in Your Shoes
Tramp (uncredited)
- 1947
Jiggs and Maggie in Society
McGurk
- 1946
Calcutta
Mac - Mechanic (uncredited)
The Last Crooked Mile
Nightclub Drunk
Ghost of Hidden Valley
Tweedle
Six Gun Man
Barber Customer (uncredited)
- 1945
Kitty
Cockney Cart Driver (uncredited)
Shadows of Death
Town Drunk (uncredited)
The Vampire's Ghost
The Bum
The Suspect
Pogson (uncredited)
- 1944
Hi, Beautiful
Drunk (uncredited)
Enter Arsène Lupin
Marqet (uncredited)
Gypsy Wildcat
Guard
The Drifter
Sheriff Perkins
The Invisible Man's Revenge
Wedderburn, the Innkeeper (uncredited)
Thundering Gun Slingers
Barfly (uncredited)
Lady in the Death House
Grotto Bartender (uncredited)
- 1943
Boss of Rawhide
Pawn Shop Owner
Devil Riders
Townsman
Crazy House
Cameo Appearance
Raiders of Red Gap
Ranch Hand
Blazing Frontier
Drunk
The Man from Down Under
Tipsy Anzac Soldier (uncredited)
Law of the Saddle
Jailer (uncredited)
Wolves of the Range
Man Fuzzy Bumps Into in Street
Two Tickets to London
Lorry Driver (uncredited)
The Black Raven
Road Watchman
Western Cyclone
Townsman
Fugitive of the Plains
Deputy
Bad Men of Thunder Gap
Frank Rand
Haunted Ranch
Bartender Jim
Wild Horse Rustlers
Jail Guard
The Kid Rides Again
Townsman
- 1942
The Rangers Take Over
New Recruit
Outlaws of Boulder Pass
Short Deputy
The Mysterious Rider
Deputy
Along the Sundown Trail
Barfly (uncredited)
Border Roundup
Sourdough
Sheriff of Sage Valley
Casino Bartender
Riders of the West
Townsman
Boot Hill Bandits
The Drunk
Billy the Kid Trapped
Henchman
Broadway Big Shot
Orderly
Thunder River Feud
Photographer
- 1941
Swamp Woman
Tod Appleby
Riding the Sunset Trail
Jim Dawson (uncredited)
Dangerous Lady
Tiverton Apartment Manager
Dead Men Tell
Dart Game Sailor (Uncredited)
- 1940
Michael Shayne: Private Detective
Mac
Souls in Pawn
Motel Manager
Pinto Canyon
Deputy George
Covered Wagon Trails
Denton
Wild Horse Valley
Shag Williams
Charlie Chan in Panama
Drunk Fisherman with Cigar at Club
The Cheyenne Kid
Camp Cook
East Side Kids
Pedestrian
Pioneer Days
Stagecoach Guard
The Invisible Man Returns
Plainclothesman (uncredited)
1930s
- 1939
The Light That Failed
Soldier
Port of Hate
Stone
Riders of the Sage
Steve Reynolds
Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation
Bum (uncredited)
Charlie Chan in Reno
Me #3 Son Wiseguy
Bulldog Drummond's Secret Police
Passage Workman
Smoky Trails
Deputy Jeff (as Jim Aubrey)
Code of the Cactus
Henchman
Let Freedom Ring
Rancher (uncredited)
Mr. Moto's Last Warning
Waiter (uncredited)
Fangs of the Wild
Pete Ellis
- 1938
Six-Gun Trail
Barfly
Arrest Bulldog Drummond
Steward
If I Were King
Drunk (uncredited)
Mysterious Mr. Moto
Newsboy
On the Great White Trail
Mountie
Religious Racketeers
Tommy - a Soldier
Phantom Ranger
Telegraph Operator
Songs and Bullets
First Gunman
Bulldog Drummond's Peril
Mechanic
The Rangers' Round-Up
The Drunk
- 1937
Amateur Crook
Ben Armand, Junk Dealer
Million Dollar Racket
Melton
The Legion of Missing Men
Bilgey
Moonlight on the Range
Tex - Foreman
Personal Property
Third English Cabby (uncredited)
Blake of Scotland Yard
The Hag / Baron Polinka
Blake of Scotland Yard
The Hag / Baron Polinka
- 1936
Stormy Trails
Henchman Shives
The Lion Man
Simmonds
The White Angel
Sentry (uncredited)
Go-Get-'Em, Haines
Reggie Parks
Too Much Beef
Shorty Rawlins
Gun Grit
The Janitor
Give Us This Night
Prisoner
Ridin' On
Jimmy (uncredited)
Night Cargo
Huggins
Fast Bullets
Jake
- 1935
Kind Lady
Soapbox Orator (uncredited)
The Live Wire
Prof. Harris (as James Aubrey)
A Feather in Her Hat
Cab Driver (uncredited)
Wild Mustang
Fence Builder
Courage of the North
Constable Jimmy Downs (as James Aubrey)
Make a Million
Soapy
The Test
Donovan
Tracy Rides
Sandy, the Cook
The Gilded Lily
Purser (uncredited)
Loser's End
Henchman Dick (as Jim Aubrey)
- 1934
The Way of the West
Sheriff #1 / Bartender Jim
The Gay Divorcee
(uncredited)
Inside Information
Henry - Durand's Houseboy
A Demon for Trouble
Deputy Jimmy
The Border Menace
Polecat Pete
- 1933
Flying Devils
Waiter
On Your Guard
Jim - Lynch Mob Leader
- 1932
Out of Singapore
Bloater, Drunken Sailor
45 Calibre Echo
Jim - the Sidekick
- 1931
Lariats and Six-Shooters
Movie
Sweepstakes
Cantina Drunk
The Sunrise Trail
Barfly
- 1930
The Midnight Special
Joe
The Code of Honor
Nosey (as Jimmie Aubrey)
Soup to Nuts
Revolutionary (uncredited)
The Lonesome Trail
Jimmy Aubrey 'Tenderfoot'
Two Fresh Eggs
Movie
The Devil's Holiday
Drunk
The Grand Parade
The Drunk
1920s
- 1929
China Slaver
Willie Kegg
- 1928
The Look Out Girl
Valet
The Little Wild Girl
Posty McKnuffle
The Girl He Didn't Buy
Hans (as James Aubrey)
Rudolph's Revenge
Relentless Rudolph
A Musical Mixup
Movie
- 1927
The Down Grade
The Runt
When Seconds Count
Dizzy Durby
Smiling Billy
Billy's Buddy
- 1926
The Gallant Fool
Beaney Mulligan
Trooper 77
Mike Riordan
Perils of the Coast Guard
Lonsdayle
Pirates of the Sky
Jeff Oldring
- 1925
The Bashful Buccaneer
Cook
- 1923
The Lobbygow
Movie
- 1921
The Messenger
The Chemist
- 1920
His Jonah Day
The Tourist
The Backyard
Bum
The Trouble Hunter
A social error
The Decorator
Jimmy
Springtime
The Park Cleaner
Squeaks and Squawks
Movie
1910s
- 1917
Worries and Wobbles
Wandering Boy
Rips and Rushes
His Lordship
Bullies and Bullets
A Person
Wrote 2
1920s
- 1921
The Messenger
Writer
Directed 1
1920s
- 1921
The Messenger
Director